Private Christmas Tour with Christmas Afternoon Tea Ceremony in 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.

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.

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.

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.