Melting Pot Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour

The Melting Pot Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour is a guided tasting walk through Old Pasadena, in Pasadena, California 91101, northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is operated by Melting Pot Food Tours. In 2026 the tour is themed around Route 66, reflecting the historic highway's link to Pasadena, and it includes seven to eight tastings over about three and a half hours. Old Pasadena is the city's restored historic commercial district, with late nineteenth and early twentieth century brick buildings, alleys and courtyards that now hold restaurants, cafes and shops. The cuisine is listed as mixed, so the tastings draw on a range of restaurants rather than one style, and a typical tasting route combines savoury plates with at least one sweet or baked item. The price is about $119-130 per adult depending on the booking platform used, and gratuity is not included. The booking covers the seven to eight tastings and the guided walk; transport and parking, additional drinks and any extra purchases are not included. The pace is moderate and the route is walked on sidewalks and through pedestrian passages between venues. A local guide leads the group, describes the history of the district and its connection to Route 66, and introduces the dishes at each stop. The exact meeting point is confirmed at booking. Because the tastings are set with each restaurant in advance, visitors with allergies or dietary restrictions should contact the operator before booking to ask about substitutions. Reservations are made through the operator's booking widget, and the operator can be reached by phone at +1 323-664-4472. The tour suits visitors based in Pasadena or travelling by Metro A Line from Los Angeles who want a structured way to sample the district's restaurants.