Pasadena Culinary & Shopping Tours
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
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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.
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