Pasadena Culinary & Shopping Tours

Old Pasadena Tasting Tour – Every Saturday & Sunday all year long

Come experience the charming history, folklore and architecture of Old Pasadena, a National Register Historic District, which was once just a land of orange groves.  Colorful alleys, hidden courtyards and secret thru-ways spice up our path, as we seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet havens for tastings.  Enjoy fascinating stories behind the food which are sure to entertain and delight.

Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours – www.meltingpottours.com – 800-939-1293. To purchase tickets click here.

3 hours of pure entertainment and a full meal in a grazing fashion; easy 1 ¼ mile walk beginning and ending in the same location.

Delightful way to get familiar with a wide variety of Pasadena eateries (10 generous tastings all at different locations), so you know where to return for great and reasonably priced meals during your visit.

Fun and engaging tour guides who will share not only the stories behind the food but the enchanting history of how Pasadena and the Tournament of Roses all got started in the late 1800’s.

What our past guests have to say:  “Successful tours are a blend of interesting stories and experiences, good customer service, all at a reasonable pace and price.  This tour offers all that.”

Tours run on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

$49 for adults; $25 for children 7-12; children 6 and under free. (Thursday tours have an optional add-on for $15 to begin the tour at 5:00 p.m. with a glass of wine and a cheese pairing at Heritage Wine Company.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 800-979-3370 from 5am-7pm daily or visit www.meltingpottours.com to buy tickets online 24/7.

Private tours also available by appointment.  Please call for details – 424-247-9666.

Urban Guide to the Rose Bowl Flea Market tours

Bargain hunters can learn to navigate the world’s largest flea market with the all-new Urban Guide to the Rose Bowl Flea Market tours.

Offered by Urban Shopping Adventures (www.urbanshoppingadventures.com) and the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tours help shoppers maximize their time and find the goods they’re seeking by teaching them how to traverse a maze of 2,500 booths filled with antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles and hand-crafted items. The tours start with an overview of the market, plus highlights of extraordinary finds in all major categories. This enables shoppers to scope out the furniture, clothing, accessories, and gifts that fit their unique styles. Tour-goers will also meet some Rose Bowl Flea Market veterans with fascinating stories to tell.

The Rose Bowl Flea Market takes place the second Sunday of every month at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena . Two different 1.5-hour tours are offered. Space is limited. Advance packages, which include admission and tour, can be purchased by calling (213) 683-9715. Same-day, tour-only tickets can be purchased on site if space allows.

Rose Bowl Flea Market Tours

Express Preview Tour & Admission Package

Lets shoppers in before the crowds! Includes Flea Market admission and tour.
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Special advance online price: $28 per person

Must be purchased 48 hours in advance at (213) 683-9715.

Regular Tour & Admission Package

Includes Flea Market admission and tour.

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Special advance online price: $23 per person

Must be purchased 48 hours in advance at (213) 683-9715.

Same-day, Tour-only Prices

Sold just inside the admission gate, near the first red canopy.

Express Preview Tour: $20 per person

Regular Tour: $18 per person

Does not include Flea Market admission; admission must be purchased separately.

To purchase tickets, click here.

For group tour rates or questions, contact Urban Shopping Adventures at (213) 683-9715 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Foody Field Trips

Enlightening and inspiring the world's palette and cultural awareness of PaLA through food...one bite and step at a time. Now offering Culinary Walking Food Tours through Historic Old Pasadena!

Come join Foody Field Trips on a walking food tour for the curious, fun, and carefree food loving kid in you. We’ll eat our way through Pasadena by sampling signature, mouth watering dishes from independent local culinary favorites, while getting a behind the scenes look at how these exquisite dishes are made. Not only will you be able to eat delectably unique, exotic and delicious cuisine, but you will also have the opportunity to hear the stories of, and break bread with, the passionate people behind these heartfelt creations. So please join us on a culinary adventure where you will have the chance to eat amazing food, discover new culinary finds, meet and have fun with fellow food lovers, and learn about the hidden food gems that make our local neighborhoods unique, rich, authentic and culturally diverse; the hidden food gems that make Los Angeles our home.

Included in your 3+ hour tour and more than 20 tastings at 6 locations:

- A reusable and eco-friendly Foody Field Trips Tote Bag

- Your very own local tour guide

- Over 20 tastings at 6 different locations including:

* Famous freshly baked, fluffy and oh so buttery Mocha Bun from Korean bakery, PappaRich.

* Fascinating tea demonstration and mini traditional afternoon tea sampler of tea and British pastries at Chado Tea Room.

* Healthy and delicious vegan cuisine of Golden Crispy Rolls, Spring Rolls and a surprise signature dish with a special twist just for us at Green Earth Vegan Cuisine.

* Authentic fragrant Argentinean wines and savory appetizers from 1810 Argentinean Restaurant.

* Plus several more tastings that will blow your taste buds away!

Tickets are $60 per person (includes all food & beverages)

***EXCLUSIVE OFFER for PCVB GUESTS***

Use promo code PASFOODY12 at checkout to receive 10% off!

Offer expires December 31, 2012

Tours are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45am - 1:30pm. Private tours are also available upon request. Please call 818-863-6639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.foodyfieldtrips.com/.