Farmers' Market and West 3rd Street Food Tasting Tour
3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue (Los Angeles, CA)
Rated 3.8 by 93 members who went.
Spend a Friday or Saturday morning sampling delicious world cuisine in the heart of mid-city Los Angeles. This walking and tasting tour from Melting Pot Tours includes tastings at various stops in the famous L.A. landmark Farmers' Market at 3rd and Fairfax. Then, heading west along 3rd Street, you'll enjoy additional small gourmet bites at specialty eateries and a visit to a renowned cookbook store.
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Felicia
Member since 2003
7 Reviews
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What a fun event this was! I live in LA County but hadn't been to the Farmer's Market since I was a child, so it was a treat to see the remodel that was done a few years back. Oh sure, I could have gone there on my own to see it, but taking the Melting Pot Tour was the much better way to go. I learned about its history, got insider information on some of the shops there, and ate lots of tasty free samples that our tour guide had pre-arranged for our convenience and enjoyment. Then we walked down 3rd Street to visit a cookbook store and a few other places, including a local perfumery where we "sampled" perfume fragrances. My ex-sister-in-law, who was visiting from Australia, just loved the entire experience as it was a great way for us to visit, as well as meet other people. I highly recommend this tour if you love L.A. and love to eat.
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- Penelope Linge


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Penelope Linge
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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What a fun way to spend a Saturday morning! You'll learn about amazing vendors, hear fun stories and eat a ton (come hungry!) I highly recommend to both L.A. natives and visitors looking to learn more about the "melting pot" of L.A. culture and food.
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Maria N
Member since 2008
5 Reviews
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If you want to try something new in LA this is it. This is the best way to get to know LA's Farmers Market and 3rd street shops and restaurants. Diane knows loads about restaurants, cooking, shops and history on LA's Farmers Market. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to everyone.
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Dress
- Comfortable shoes, hat & sunscreen
- Definately wear comfortable shoes, lots of walking
- All flat walking, don't let that deter you from taking this tour
Parking And Transportation
- Had no problem with parking or traffic, but leave a bit of extra time.
- With the validation, parking is only $6 at the Market and very easy to get
- In a congrestioned area allow plenty of time for getting there
Food And Drinks
- Bottle of water was provided.
- Very nice that water was provided and fountains in the market are purified water as well
- So nice that she provided a bottle of water. First Class all the way!
Other
- Wonderful!!!
- The tour guide was AWESOME, a pleasure to spend a couple hours with.
- If you have ANY interest in food, culture, diversity, TAKE THIS TOUR!
More Details About Farmers' Market and West 3rd Street Food Tasting Tour
More Information
Melting Pot Tours presents a brand-new 3.5-hour walking and tasting tour of the Farmers' Market and West 3rd Street. During the tour, you'll delight in a taste of Japan, India, France, Brazil, America and then some. Tour stops are often hosted by owners and merchants who will share stories of how their businesses began, and now thrive, in this highly desirable neighborhood. Tour leaders Lisa and Diane Scalia will also spin funny and heartwarming stories about this special pocket of L.A. and what allure it holds for celebrities, tourists and locals alike.
Tours include a return to the Farmers' Market at the end of the tour via a short, air-conditioned bus ride.
Melting Pot Tours
Melting Pot Tours is the only food tour company of its kind in Los Angeles. It was founded by two native Angeleno sisters, Lisa and Diane Scalia, who share a passionate desire to help secure L.A.'s rightful place as a world-class culinary destination. Its mission is wrapped around entertaining and educating locals and tourists alike with walking tours of ethnic neighborhoods and those on-and-off the beaten path, unique dining events, and occasional excursions to special events for food enthusiasts.