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El Pueblo Historical Monument Tours

El Pueblo Historical Monument is excited to once again host free in-person tours! 

Beginning January 2026, our site has implemented new policies to ensure a smoother booking process and safer tour experience.

Read below to find out how to schedule your tour today!

What We Offer

El Pueblo Historical Monument currently offers free one-hour tours of our historic district. Tours are conducted by our certified El Pueblo tour guides and typically discuss the history of our site from its start as the indigenous village of Yaanga up to the present day. 

The following sites and museums are typically visited on the tour:

  • The Old Plaza (Los Angeles Plaza)
  • The L.A. Pobladores Plaque, located in the Plaza
  • The Pico House, the first three-story building and luxury hotel in Los Angeles
  • The Old Firehouse, the first firehouse in Los Angeles
  • The Chinese American Museum, located in the historic Garnier Building
  • The Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace
  • The Avila Adobe, the oldest existing home in Los Angeles
  • The América Tropical Interpretive Center, home to artist David Siquieros’ América Tropical mural

Other sites not usually visited on tours but available by request include:

  • Leo Politi’s Blessing of the Animals mural located at the Biscailuz Building
  • The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, located in the historic Italian Hall

If you’d like to request a specific site to visit or subject to cover on your tour, please email us at eptours@lacity.org.

New Policies

Two new policies will now be strictly enforced for El Pueblo tours. These are:

  1. Two Weeks’ Notice Minimum Requirement

    ALL groups and individuals must request a tour at least two weeks in advance. 

    Any group requesting a reservation with less than two weeks notice will NOT be considered by our staff.
  1. Mandatory Tour Waiver for all K-12 Student Participants

    If your group includes any legal minors, no matter the quantity, you MUST complete our new tour waiver. 

    Shortly after confirming the details of your tour, a staff member will send the waiver with ample time for completion and instructions on how to complete said form.

    If your group arrives with any number of legal minors and they do not have the required waivers signed and submitted, your tour will be cancelled and a staff member will reach out to reschedule your reservation.

To ensure a smoother booking process and safer tour experience, El Pueblo and its guests must strictly adhere to these policies. No exceptions can be made for these policies at this time.

How To Book Your Tour!

Our tours are completely free! We offer guided tours Thursday to Saturday, with start times beginning at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM. 

To check availability and book a free tour today, click here! 

Again, please keep in mind that you must request your tour date with at least two weeks’ notice. Any reservation less than two weeks in advance will NOT be considered by our staff.

If you’d like to request a specific site to visit or subject to cover on your tour, please email us at eptours@lacity.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What dates and times do you offer tours?

A: We offer tours Thursday through Saturday, with start times beginning from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Q: What should I do if I have a large group?

A: For groups with 70+ participants, we typically recommend taking a Self-Guided Tour which allows visitors to explore our site at their own pace. If you’re interested in taking a self-guided tour, please email us at eptours@lacity.org

Q: Do I need to complete a waiver if I’m coming to your site with my school?

A: Yes, you MUST have a waiver if you plan to bring any number of legal minors with you to tour.

Q: What sites and museums are typically visited on a tour?

A: The following sites and museums are typically visited on tours:

  • The Old Plaza (Los Angeles Plaza)
  • The L.A. Pobladores Plaque, located in the Plaza
  • The Pico House, the first three-story building and luxury hotel in Los Angeles
  • The Old Firehouse, the first firehouse in Los Angeles
  • The Chinese American Museum, located in the historic Garnier Building
  • The Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace
  • The Avila Adobe, the oldest existing home in Los Angeles
  • The América Tropical Interpretive Center, home to artist David Siquieros’ América Tropical mural

If you’d like to request a specific site to visit or subject to cover on your tour, please email us at eptours@lacity.org.

Q: Do you offer accommodations or alterations to tours?

A: Yes! To request a particular accommodation/alteration, please email us at eptours@lacity.org