Venice Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Experience the vibrant beachside neighborhood of Venice with Delicious Dish Tours. While tasting the delectable cuisines of LA's immigrant communities and sampling dishes prepared from the bounty of world class farmer’s markets, learn about the history of this quirky resort town with roots in 1960s counterculture.
On this tour you will:
* Enjoy 6-8 stops at top-rated eateries
* Sample unique dishes beyond typical tourist fare
* Learn if vegetable focused California cuisine is actually delicious
* See if the area’s canals are reminiscent of their namesake
* Taste the newest LA Taco craze
* Delight in performances by colorful local characters
* See if Erewhon Market lives up its TikTok hype
* Learn how a 1970s drought created modern skateboarding
* See where Arnold Schwartzenegger got his LA bodybuilding start
* Enjoy window shopping along bustling Abbot-Kinney Blvd

Perfect for anyone looking to experience the eclectic spirit of one of LA's most iconic neighborhoods

Meeting Point

Bellissimo Venice

68 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA

What's included:

• Guide (English)
• Food tastings

Not included:

• Gratuities (Tips) for Guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Venice Canals Walkway

Washington Blvd, Dell Ave & Court A, Los Angeles, 90292, California

The Venice Canal Historic District is embedded in the residential Venice suburb of Los Angeles, California. The historic district is noteworthy for possessing man-made wetland canals, built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America.

20 minutes

Muscle Beach Venice Gym

1800 Ocean Front Walk, , Los Angeles, 90291, California

An original hangout of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and other big names in bodybuilding and film, this is still an active outdoor gym on the beach, run by the LA Department of Recreation and Parks.

Pass by without stopping

Venice Beach Boardwalk

1800 Ocean Front Walk, , Los Angeles, 90291, California

Take a stroll along the palm tree lined Ocean Front Walk with its beautiful beach views, performers, artists, and vendors. This is a top place to visit in LA, and we will usually make at least one food stop here. This is a great place for photos and picking up souvenirs.

1 hour

Venice Beach Skate Park

1800 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, 90291, California

Stop by this impressive skate park, and witness a vibrant community of skaters as well as spectators. Venice and Santa Monica are the birthplace of skater culture, and you will be in awe of talented skaters who seem to defy gravity with effortless style.

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Abbot Kinney Boulevard

, , Los Angeles, California

Many of our food stops are along this popular street, named for Venice’s first real estate developer, and is home to some of the trendiest boutiques, cafes and restaurants in the city.

1 hour

Erewhon Venice

585 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, USA

Erewhon Market is a California-based upscale grocery chain with ten locations, all in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

10 minutes