Satisfy your taste buds on a food and walking tour of Venice Beach, an easy day trip for visitors staying in Los Angeles. In addition to sharing trivia and stories about the area’s history, your guide brings you to popular food stands as well as hidden gems loved by locals. A small group size ensures intimate food tastings, from poke and tacos to crostini and local wine.

Go with a guide: Discover hidden gems loved by locals
Food tastings at authentic stands and cafes
Listen to little–known stories about Venice Beach history
Small group size ensures a personal experience

What's Included

A passionate and experienced local guide with great insight about local food, history, and culture
Great insight about local food, history, and culture
Small intimate groups
Lunch
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Sambazon açai bowl (contains hemp seeds)
Cali-style cheeseburger
Crispy fish taco
Quesabirria with consomé
Locally-made ice cream
Our delicious Secret Dish

Hotel pickup

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

The Venice Whaler
10 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA
We will meet at the Venice Whaler, 10 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292. Our guide will be standing there to greet you with our Secret Tours umbrella so we are easy to spot!

End point

Venice Boardwalk
Beach pavillion in, Los Angeles, CA 90291, USA
The tour will end on the Venice Boardwalk between Horizon and Westminster Avenues.

What To Expect

Venice Canals (Pass By)

Venice Beach Skatepark (Pass By)

615 Ocean Front Walk (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Teri_K

Jenny was a great tour guide. She shared some really interesting information about Venice that I wasn’t aware of, even though I have lived in LA my whole life. The food was great, especially the fish tacos and it was fun to walk on the beach to see the painted murals, skateboarders and people from all walks of life. I definitely recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Venice and you enjoy sampling the local businesses.

Reviews

5.0

177 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Meeting all the people,...

Marcia_T, Sep 2023

Meeting all the people, learning about the various stops and their stories, and of course enjoying the foo!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Marcia! At Secret Food Tours, we believe in creating immersive experiences that allow our guests to truly connect with the local culture through food. We carefully curate our tours to showcase the authentic and delicious culinary gems of each city we operate in. We appreciate your feedback, which encourages us to continue our mission of delivering exceptional food tours in over 60 cities worldwide. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable food adventure!

Informative and yummy food tour

Teri_K, Sep 2023

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Teri! We're pleased that Jenny left a positive impression by providing you with intriguing insights about Venice. It's always rewarding to know that our tours can offer a fresh perspective, even to those familiar with the area. Venice Beach is indeed a unique place with its vibrant street culture and diverse community, and we're glad you were able to explore it with us. Your recommendation means a lot, and we appreciate your support. If you ever find yourself in another city, do keep in mind that Secret Food Tours operates in over 60 locations worldwide, and we'd be more than happy to provide you with another memorable food tour experience!

Denisse is Wonderful

J_H, Sep 2023

The tour guide was Denisse, she is the sweetest person who remembered all 8 of our names immediately. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Venice Beach and the food was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting LA

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear that Denisse, your tour guide, made your experience special by remembering all of your names. Her knowledge of Venice Beach and its history, combined with the delicious food, truly made the tour memorable. We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope that others visiting LA will have the opportunity to enjoy this fantastic tour as well. If you ever decide to explore more with us or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure in the future!

Amazing ! Highly recommend

Marine_S, Aug 2023

Denise was an amazing guide ! We really enjoyed the tour and all the food tasted. We highly recommend if you want to know Venice better and have a good idea of street food unmissable. Tour was 4 hours long.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you had an enjoyable experience on our tour with Denise. Your kind words highlight the essence of our culinary journey through Venice's vibrant streets. We're also glad you appreciated the diverse array of flavors and that you were able to delve deeper into the city's culinary tapestry. We're delighted that you found the tour informative and flavorful overall. If you're ever looking to explore the unique food culture in over 60 cities worldwide, remember that Secret Food Tours is here to guide you through another delightful culinary journey.

Fun time

Paige_T, Aug 2023

Denisse was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about her work. We ate some yummy food and really enjoyed ourselves.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Paige! It's great to hear that Denisse's expertise and enthusiasm left a positive impact on your food tour. We're pleased that you enjoyed the delicious offerings and had a great time overall. At Secret Food Tours, we believe in providing memorable culinary experiences guided by passionate experts like Denisse. Your feedback reinforces our commitment to delivering insightful and enjoyable tours in each of the 60+ cities we serve worldwide. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful adventure in the future!

Great time

Sharena_N, Aug 2023

Guide was great and so was the food! I would recommend it! The acae bowls were were awesome and would love to eat it again! Also loves the fish tacos!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

It's wonderful to know that you had such a great time that you would recommend it to others. We take pride in serving delicious and satisfying dishes. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable food tour soon!

Amazing Tour

Pashion_B, Jul 2023

Denisse was amazing she made our tour of 2 seem like 10. Her personality is unmatched. We our locals and found so many discovers Higley recommend food was the best.

Great experience

judith_h, Jul 2023

We had a great time. We enjoyed the food and the walking tour on the canal. Would highly recommend. Our guide was great!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

It was a great honor to have you as one of our guests, Judith! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed both the delicious food and the scenic walking tour along the canal. We appreciate your recommendation and we're glad that our guide made the experience even more enjoyable for you. We look forward to welcoming you back on another food adventure in the future!

I've discovered a new hangout place

Pamela_S, Jul 2023

Denisse made this such a memorable experience. Her knowledge of the history of the area was great. Her energy, and bubbly personality kept us entertained and engaged. It felt like a day out with a friend.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Denisse made your experience memorable with her knowledge of the area's history and her energetic and engaging personality. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere, and we're glad that it felt like a day out with a friend. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to Denisse. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour soon!

Street Food Spectacular

Teri_N, Jun 2023

Denisse was an amazing tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and interesting. She had a huge amount of energy and made everything so fun. The food was spectacular! I highly recommend this to locals and tourists alike. You will have a blast.

Delicious and fun

eastlandjohn, Jun 2023

We had a great time on this food tour, Denise had a wealth of knowledge, she was so infectious with her positivity. The food was all amazing! So many things I would not of thought to try. We also met some great people to share this experience with.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our secret food tour! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that Denise's knowledge and positive attitude made the experience even more enjoyable. It's fantastic that you were able to try so many amazing foods and discover new flavors you might not have thought to try. We're delighted that you not only enjoyed the food but also got the chance to meet some great people and share this memorable experience together. We hope to welcome you back for another incredible food tour soon!

Excellent experience

richard_v, Jun 2023

Denise is very passionate and knowledgeable. She is a great host and displays outstanding customer service

Response from Host, Jun 2023

That's great to hear! Denise sounds like a fantastic addition to your team. We're sure her guests appreciate her commitment to providing excellent service.

The tour is almost better than the food !

Christine_L, Jun 2023

What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Denisse put together a great tour of the area , complete with lots of history of Venice Beach and delicious food spots to keep you coming back for more ! If you are unfamiliar with Venice Beach, start here! Highly recommend this tour and this guide! She’s spot on!! Great enthusiasm and she really loves her community ❤️

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Wow, thank you for the kind words! It was so much fun putting the tour together and we're glad you enjoyed it. Venice Beach is an amazing place filled with wonderful things to discover. Hopefully you will get the chance to explore more of it in the near future!

Venice Beach food scene.

Rosemarie_P, Jun 2023

We had a great time and learned a lot about the history of Venice Beach. Our guide Denisee was wonderful so knowledgeable. She took us to places we would not have thought to visit. In addition we met some really nice people along the way. Ladies enjoy your cruise. Thank you all for a memorable afternoon.

Highly recommend for foodies/solo travellers

Geraldine_P, May 2023

I booked this tour last minute with no expectations. We had Denisse as our tour guide who was so knowledgeable about the history of Venice, the food culture and the people behind all the diverse and delicious dishes we tried. Denisse's hospitality and upbeat personality made this experience very enjoyable and a great start to my trip. Also, the red tacos are unforgettable!

Response from Host, May 2023

We're thrilled to hear that you decided to join our secret food tour in Venice, even with no expectations. It's always a delight when our guests are pleasantly surprised by the experience. Denisse is truly an incredible guide, and we're glad to hear that her knowledge about the history of Venice, the food culture, and the passionate individuals behind the diverse and delicious dishes left a lasting impression on you. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to her. We take pride in providing exceptional hospitality, and we're delighted that our team's efforts contributed to making your trip to Venice a great start. It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed the experience and found it enjoyable. And we couldn't agree more about the unforgettable red tacos – they truly are something special! Once again, thank you for choosing our secret food tour and sharing your positive feedback. We hope the rest of your trip was equally memorable, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another culinary adventure in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

The Tour Guide (Brandon) was great, the actual food places where just ok

Christina_O, May 2023

My family and I enjoyed going to Freddy's Red Tacos and Tocaya. The rest of the food was just alright.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Answer: Hi, Christina! Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that Brandon has met your highest expectations. At the same time, we are sad to hear the food was just ok. It’s also good to know you enjoyed some of the food we offer during an immersive and organic walk on one of the world’s most famous beaches while experiencing things other visitors may miss. Highlighting the best parts of the tour as you did help us improve consistently. We are looking forward to seeing you again with us in one of our 60+ Secret Food Tours Worldwide. Please reach out to us if you want to discuss this further at info@secrettours.com. Thank you.

1N in LAX

Bryon_B, May 2023

Shoutout to Denise very knowledgeable about Venice Beach. It May have been myself and a couple definitely worth the 3H tour walking and exploring with food stops along the way

Delicious Food Tasting Experience

Nicholas_C, Apr 2023

For my first time to LA, this tour was awesome! Our tour guide, Denisse, brought a great energy to the tour which made it enjoyable for everyone. Would highly recommend this tour if you want to experience some of the best tastes, sights, and sounds of the Venice Beach area.

Venice Beach Food Tour !

Ebony_L, Apr 2023

Being such a picky eater I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the stops on the tour. By far my favorite was the empanadas it was truly a gift from heaven lol

Venice Beach with Denisse

Lourie_R, Mar 2023

Our guide Denise made this tour such a joyful experience! (And no, we didn’t know her personally before haha)