Stop At: Old Pasadena
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.
Stop At: Pasadena City Hall
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.
Stop At: Pasadena
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.
Stop At: Colorado Street
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.
