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Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Annual Holiday Tour

THE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR WILL BE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

Connecting with the community, come take a look at Castle Green and learn about the way Architect Frederick Roehrig influenced Los Angeles.

Kick off the 2025 Holiday Season at Castle Green! The wonder of Pasadena's golden era awaits you as the Castle celebrates the holidays!

Built in 1898, the Castle was designed by architect Frederick I. Roehrig with Moorish, Spanish and Victorian influences, and has turn of the century glamour and charm. Today, the Castle has become one of the most cherished historic buildings in Pasadena and remains a majestic centrepiece of the city.

General Admission: Includes access to the entire ground floor, 20+ residential condominiums, Penthouse, and our iconic Bridge of our magnificent building. We will be hosting the holiday party of the season on the ground floor with fantastic entertainment and refreshments. A GA ticket will include:

• There will be a self-guided tour available (of the entire building).
• Live piano performance
• Photo booth
• Lawn games (weather permitting)
• Bite-sized holiday snacks and refreshments (as supplies last).

Gates open at 11:00 am - you can arrive at your convenience through 3:00 pm. Tickets will be available on the day of at the gate at $70.00 each (Subject to availability and capacity).

**They have reserved a select number of tickets for Altadena neighbors at a discounted price. Please email [email protected] to receive your discount code.

Please note that elevator service will only be available for those needing handicap access.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

On Saturday, December 27, My Valley Pass you have another chance to join the popular Pasadena Walking Film Tour! 

On this offshoot of their popular Pasadena (bus) Film Tour, join My Valley Pass co-founder Jared Cowan for a jaunt through Old Pasadena and the Pasadena Civic Center, and learn about a number of the popular movies and TV shows that have used this visually dynamic and historic area as a filming location. You'll even visit a few locations where a tour bus can't go!

Space is limited, so get your tickets today!

About Your Tour Guide:

Jared Cowan is a photographer and film journalist who has written extensively on the subject of filming locations for various publications including Los Angeles Magazine, L.A. TACO, and LA Weekly. He leads our My Valley Pass film tours of the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and the Langham Huntington Hotel. On his podcast, On Location with Jared Cowan, he interviews filmmakers on-site at the locations from their movies. Find it at Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Jared is also the co-editor of the recently releasedbook, World Film Locations: Los Angeles, Volume 2.

Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Here's what you can expect on the Old Pasadena Food Tour:

• Ethnic Eateries
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery

This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.