LOS ANGELES GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Full‑Meal Walking Tour Through America's Only Historic Thai Town
A guided, three‑hour tasting walk through East Hollywood’s Thai Town sampling dishes from all four Thai regions while tracing Thai American culture and history.
A Full‑Meal Walking Tour Through America's Only Historic Thai Town.
Embark on a guided walking tour through the only historic Thai Town outside Thailand in East Hollywood, sampling diverse, authentic dishes from all four regions of Thailand while learning about Thai culture, Thai American history, and the local culinary scene.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
America’s Only Historic Thai Town
This small ethnic village in East Hollywood is the only historic Thai Town outside Thailand, and the tour foregrounds Thai American history as you move through its streets.
A Full‑Meal of Regional Thai Flavors
The ticket includes all food tastings — the amount is equivalent to a full meal — and you’ll sample dishes representing the four different regions of Thailand across the walk.
Guide‑Led Walk Through Local Culinary Scene
A local guide leads the walk, taking guests to the heart of Thai culture and the neighborhood’s culinary scene while narrating the community’s stories.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
Over roughly three hours you move on foot through East Hollywood’s Thai Town, stopping at neighborhood establishments to taste a full‑meal worth of dishes drawn from Thailand’s four regions while your guide explains cultural and historical context.
THE HISTORY
America’s Only Historic Thai Town
This small ethnic village in East Hollywood is the only historic Thai Town outside Thailand, and the tour foregrounds Thai American history as you move through its streets.
THE FOOD
A Full‑Meal of Regional Thai Flavors
The ticket includes all food tastings — the amount is equivalent to a full meal — and you’ll sample dishes representing the four different regions of Thailand across the walk.
THE GUIDE
Guide‑Led Walk Through Local Culinary Scene
A local guide leads the walk, taking guests to the heart of Thai culture and the neighborhood’s culinary scene while narrating the community’s stories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is best for — and who should hesitate.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The headline price and duration listed are $90 for a 3‑hour tour.
Bring water for the walk, comfortable walking shoes and cash for any desired purchases.
Meet at the Golden Thai Aponsi Angel statue next to T‑Mobile in the Hollywood and Western shopping complex (5429 Hollywood Blvd). Free parking is available in the plaza; the operator recommends the underground lot. Metro riders can take the Red Line to the Hollywood and Western stop.
Ticket includes all food tastings and the guided walking tour. Advance purchase is required; same‑day changes or add‑ons incur a $25 fee per person. Standard gratuity of 15–20% of the retail price is customary in the tourism industry.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is included in the ticket?
The ticket includes all food tastings and the guided walking tour; the amount of tastings is equivalent to a full meal.
How long is the tour and how much does it cost?
The headline information lists the tour at $90 for 3 hours.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
No — this tour cannot accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies due to the family‑style arrangement.
Is the tour accessible for strollers or wheelchairs?
Yes — the operator will do their best to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, babies and young children.
Where do we meet and how do we identify the guide?
The tour begins at the Golden Thai Aponsi Angel statue next to T‑Mobile in the Hollywood and Western shopping complex (5429 Hollywood Blvd); the guide can be identified by bags with 'Six Taste' on the sides.
Is gratuity expected?
It is customary to tip a standard gratuity of 15% to 20% of the retail price of the tour if you enjoyed your time.