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EXPLORE HISTORIC LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles is like no other city. The Los Angeles Conservancy's Walking Tour Program explores the history and heart of our amazing city through interpretation of L.A.'s unique architectural resources.

Our regularly scheduled walking tours, led by knowledgeable docents, focus on the architecture of Los Angeles' historic downtown.

Tour Descriptions and Reservation Information
General Schedule, Prices, and Policies
Walk-In Tours (No reservations needed)
Group Tours (Group of 8 or more? Click here)
Youth and Family Tours (by arrangement)


In addition to our docented walking tour program, we offer a variety of audio and self guided tours.

Audio and Self-Guided Tours (Mobile guide available!)
Tour Partners (Want to explore other parts of L.A. County? Click here for a list of docent-led tours of historic sites offered by partners of the Conservancy)

We also sell walking tour gift certificates. They make great gifts!
Walking Tour Gift Certificates

TOUR DESCRIPTIONS AND RESERVATION INFORMATION

We have eight regularly scheduled walking tours, listed below. Please click on the tour name or photo for details, availability, and reservations.

Angelino Heights First Saturday, 10 a.m.	Art Deco Every Saturday, 10 a.m.	Millennium Biltmore Hotel Every Sunday, 2 p.m.	Broadway: Historic Theatre & Commercial District Every Saturday, 10 a.m.
Modern Skyline Every Saturday in May and June, 2 p.m.	Historic Downtown Every Saturday, 10 a.m.	Downtown Renaissance: Spring & Main Second & Fourth Saturdays  10 a.m.	Union Station Third Saturday, 10 a.m.

Highland Park
This tour is now being offered by Highland Park Heritage Trust.

Youth and Family Tours (by arrangement)
The city and its history come alive for kids and adults alike through special abridged versions of the Historic Downtown and Union Station tours, created for youth and multigenerational groups (8 person minimum). For information, contact Anne Laskey at (213) 430-4209 or alaskey@laconservancy.org.

Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy's educational programs is provided by the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.

GENERAL SCHEDULE, PRICES, AND POLICIES

The Conservancy's docent-led tours take place on Saturday mornings (except for the Biltmore Hotel tour, which is on Sunday afternoons). Most tours begin at 10 a.m. and last approximately 2-1/2 hours.

Tours cost $5 for Los Angeles Conservancy members and children twelve and under; $10 for the general public.

No refunds. Tickets may be exchanged for a different date if requested at least 24 hours in advance of the original tour date.

Please, no strollers or pets.

For groups of eight or more people, please see our information about group tours.

WALK-IN TOURS

Reservations are suggested for all tours, but are required on:

• Angelino Heights (First Saturday)
• Broadway (Every Saturday)
• Biltmore Hotel (Every Sunday, 2 p.m.)

Don't want to make a reservation? We allow walk-ins on the five tours below. Please note that tourgoers with reservations receive priority if a tour fills up. Click on each tour for meeting time and location. 

• Art Deco (Every Saturday)
• Downtown Renaissance: Spring and Main (2nd & 4th Saturdays)
• Modern Skyline (1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2 p.m.)
• Historic Downtown (Every Saturday)
• Union Station (3rd Saturdays)