Walking Tours

Rediscover Los Angeles’ history through its architecture.

Discover the historic places that make L.A., L.A.

The L.A. Conservancy’s award-winning walking tours reveal the places, people, and cultural touchstones unique to Los Angeles. From iconic architecture to historic neighborhoods, Conservancy tour guides bring history to life, sharing their passion for L.A.’s culture and heritage. Our walking tours feature small groups, knowledgeable guides, and routes brimming over with hidden L.A. treasures. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, you’re sure to discover the best that L.A. has to offer on one of our award-winning walking tours. 

$18 for members and $25 for the general public. 

Private group tours are available upon request. Information on booking a tour for students can be found here. 

Your purchase today directly supports the Conservancy’s mission to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic, architectural, and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. Thank you for your support! 

Group Tours

  • Group Tours (Virtual/In-Person)

    Rates start at $240 for 12 people

    Arrange a private in-person or virtual walking tour for your group.

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  • Student Walking Tour Field Trips

    Rates start at $10 per student/One chaperone free per 10 students

    Conservancy student field trips are great choices for students, Scouts, youth groups, homeschoolers, and more!

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Walking Tours FAQs

Learn more about our Walking Tour Program, including important policies and information.

How do I redeem a promotional Walking Tour voucher?

Walking Tour vouchers are valid only for the Conservancy’s recurring weekend tours (Art Deco L.A.: Zigzags, Spires, and Stories, Curtains Up on Broadway: L.A.’s Historic Theatre District, Historic Downtown: Old Buildings, New Stories, and Union Station: America’s Last Great Train Station). The voucher does not apply to Featured Tours. Please select your tour option and email us at info@laconservancy.org to schedule it.

Who are the Los Angeles Conservancy Tour Guides?

Los Angeles Conservancy tour guides are highly trained individuals, passionate about sharing their love of  Los Angeles, history, architecture, and preservation with others. They come to the Conservancy with unique backgrounds and experiences, but they all have the same goal—to share the story of Los Angeles’ places with others and to inspire a love for its historic buildings.

Please visit our volunteers page for information about becoming a Los Angeles Conservancy volunteer tour guide.

Reservations Required for Certain Tours

Advanced registration is required for certain tours tour. Check the important information section on each tour page to see if that tour accepts day of walk-ups.

Prices and Policies

Tours cost $18 for Los Angeles Conservancy members and youth seventeen and under; $25 for the general public.

Conservancy members can make four adult reservations at the member rate per tour.

All sales are final — no refunds. You may change your reservation date if you contact us at least 48 hours before the tour date on your tour.

Please see our information about group tours for groups of twelve or more people.

Pets
Service animals are allowed on all tours. Pets are allowed on the exterior sections of certain tour. Check the important information section of each tour to determine if pets are allowed.  

Audio 
Voice amplification is used on certain tours or larger groups. Please email info@laconservancy.org if you have questions about hearing accommodations.  

Wheelchair 
Not all tours are wheelchair accessible. Please email info@laconservancy if you have any questions on which tour will work best for you.  

Distance and terrain 
Most tours take place on city streets and cover distances between one and two miles. Some tours contain hills and/or stairs. Most tours do not have many opportunities to sit. Be prepared to be on your feet for two hours.

Parking and transportation 
Parking and public transit information will be included in the email you receive after booking your tour.  

What should I bring on my walking tour? 
Tour mostly take place outdoors. Please look at the weather forecast before your tour and plan accordingly. Below are some highly recommended items.  

  • Water bottle 
  • Comfortable shoes 
  • Hat 
  • Sunglasses  
  • Sun screen

Responsibility and Release

All participants in the Los Angeles Conservancy-sponsored Walking Tours knowingly and freely accept and assume all risks, both known and unknown, including contracting and/or transmitting certain communicable diseases, and AGREE TO RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, NOT SUE, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Los Angeles Conservancy, its principals, officers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, agents and other participants from any and all claims, damages (including medical expenses and attorneys’ fees), injuries and expenses arising out of, or resulting from your voluntary attendance/participation in Walking Tours, including contracting certain communicable diseases and any and all other injury, illness, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property. All participants expressly waive the benefits of California Civil Code 1542, which provides that: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

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