Stop At: Old Pasadena, 1 W Colorado Blvd, Bounded by Pasadena, Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar, and Walnut, Pasadena, California 91105
Timing is flexible and can be customized based on your preferences. Here's the suggested itinerary:
3 PM Meet your private expert guide at Europane Bakery in Downtown Pasadena.
3-4 PM Explore Old Pasadena, charming and eclectic district dotted with museums, galleries, cinemas, as well as bustling shopping centers, inviting restaurants, and outdoor cafes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pasadena City Hall, 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Feast your eyes on impressive Pasadena City Hall, a prime example of California Mediterranean-style architecture and see the Mack & Jackie Robinson Memorial while your guide will shed the light on life of groundbreaking athletes who spent their formative years in Pasadena.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pasadena, Pasadena, California
4-5 PM Experience Christmas Afternoon Tea Ceremony at a legendary Tea House in Pasadena, est in 1994. Enjoy delectable sandwiches, tea time bites, and a wonderful afternoon Christmas tea that is bold in aroma and leaves the taste buds bursting with its layer of flavors.
Take in a breathtaking atmosphere. Make lifetime memories in a vintage tea place in Old Pasadena, Los Angeles.
Here’s what you will try:
• Winter Salad;
• Potato Leek or Butternut Squash Soup Shooter;
• Warm Christmas Tea Sandwich (open faced baked ham, brie and pear);
• Classic Tea Sandwishes;
• Mini Shepherds Pie or Chicken Pot Pie;
• Gingerbread or Cranberry Orange Scone (served with Devonshire cream and raspberry preserve);
• Medley of Seasonal Fresh Fruit;
• Festive Bread Pudding;
• Holiday French Macarons (red velvet and chocolate);
• A Choice of Holiday Dessert (eggnog mousse cake, Swiss chocolate yule log, or snowball (raspberry jam, vanilla custard & coconut);
• A Pot of Christmas Tea;
• Traditional English Christmas Gift.
Enjoy elegant interiors, hear about rich and flavorsome history of English afternoon tea ceremony and take in the memorable experience with a distinctive California twist.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colorado Street, Colorado St, Pasadena, CA 91007, USA
5-6 PM Mosey over to One Colorado, immerse yourself in Los Angeles’ holiday cheer and snap astonishing Christmas photos. Wander the promenade along the E Colorado Boulevard – the heart and the main artery of Pasadena.
6 PM Finish the tour at Old Pasadena for more Christmas shopping or try one of its great dinner places.
Duration: 10 minutes