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.Ìý

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

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

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!Ìý

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

SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 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, Broadway Historic Theatre District, Historic Downtown, and Union 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 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tour Guides?

SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ tour guides are highly trained individuals, passionate about sharing their love ofÌý 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 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ .

Reservations Required

Advanced registration is required for walking tours. At this time, we are not accepting walk-ups.

Prices and Policies

Tours cost $18 for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ members and youth seventeen and under; $25 for the general public.

Conservancy members can makeÌýfour adult reservationsÌýat the member rate per tour.

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

Please, no pets.

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

Responsibility and Release

All participants in the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-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 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 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 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½’s educational programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation and the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.