Pasadena Walking Tours

Pasadena Walking Tours Discover the hidden gems and untold stories of the Pasadena area on a guided walking tour!

We want to entertain you with the history, beauty, architecture, and culture of Pasadena and its surrounding neighborhoods!

BRAND NEW TOUR on August 17!We’re kicking things off a little early with our Route 66 centennial celebration! In Novembe...
08/04/2025

BRAND NEW TOUR on August 17!

We’re kicking things off a little early with our Route 66 centennial celebration! In November 1926, Route 66 was established as part of the U.S. numbered highways system, connecting cities like Pasadena to far flung locations across the country. Running from Chicago to Los Angeles (and eventually Santa Monica), the “Mother Road” became a favorite route for road trippers as the automobile gained traction in American society. The highway soon burst into pop culture and attained legendary status, featured in books, movies, and music over the course of the 20th century. On this tour, we’ll walk a small section of the “Main Street of America,” along Colorado Boulevard. In addition to Route 66 lore, we’ll talk more broadly about car culture in Pasadena, and the dealerships, manufacturers, and service stations that helped drive a thriving city throughout the 20th century and into a new millennium.

Sunday, August 17
5:30- 7:30 pm
Ticket link in profile- hope to see you there!

Join us next Sunday at 5:30 pm for a twilight stroll through East Washington Village!  Straddling the border of Altadena...
07/21/2025

Join us next Sunday at 5:30 pm for a twilight stroll through East Washington Village!

Straddling the border of Altadena and Pasadena, East Washington Village was built up mostly in the 20th century. Businesses catering to the guests of the nearby Painter (later La Pintoresca) Hotel - built in 1887 - encouraged more people to move to the area permanently. Nearby residential neighborhoods like Bungalow Heaven and Washington Square are now officially-designated historic districts. The commercial spaces along Washington Blvd house some of Pasadena’s favorite independent businesses. On this tour, we’ll explore this walkable, charming neighborhood and catch a glimpse of life along Washington Boulevard.

Ticket link in profile- hope to see you there!

Join us for BRAND NEW walking tours this summer!Steamy days call for cooling off with nighttime strolls. This summer, we...
07/11/2025

Join us for BRAND NEW walking tours this summer!

Steamy days call for cooling off with nighttime strolls. This summer, we’re pleased to present a brand new series of Twilight Tours, focusing on some of Pasadena’s popular recreational activities over the decades! We’ll explore both residential and commercial districts at golden hour as the sun sets over our beautiful city.

All tours 5:30- 7:30pm:
🏡 East Washington Village - July 27
🚘 Cruising Colorado: Route 66 and Pasadena’s Car Scene - August 17
🍸 Pasadena After Hours: The Lost Nightlife East of Lake Ave. - September 21

Join us for a tour or two (or three!) this summer! Ticket link in profile

COMING SOON!! Brand new walking tour: “Cruising Colorado: Route 66 & Pasadena’s Car Scene” We’re kicking things off a li...
06/30/2025

COMING SOON!! Brand new walking tour: “Cruising Colorado: Route 66 & Pasadena’s Car Scene”

We’re kicking things off a little early with our Route 66 centennial celebration! In November 1926, Route 66 was established as part of the U.S. numbered highways system, connecting cities like Pasadena to far flung locations across the country. Running from Chicago to Los Angeles (and eventually Santa Monica), the “Mother Road” became a favorite route for road trippers as the automobile gained traction in American society. The highway soon burst into pop culture and attained legendary status, featured in books, movies, and music over the course of the 20th century. On this tour, we’ll walk a small section of the “Main Street of America,” along Colorado Boulevard. In addition to Route 66 lore, we’ll talk more broadly about car culture in Pasadena, and the dealerships, manufacturers, and service stations that helped drive a thriving city throughout the 20th century and into a new millennium.

Watch this space or join our mailing list for announcements with more information and dates!

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? Why not celebrate the weekend spooky-style with our popular Haunted Pasa...
05/16/2025

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? Why not celebrate the weekend spooky-style with our popular Haunted Pasadena walking tour! Wander the alleys of Old Pasadena and the courtyards of the Playhouse Village at twilight, and learn about the darker side of the City of Roses🥀

Saturday, May 17
6:30-8:30 pm
Ticket link in profile 👻

We’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend for our Art Deco centennial celebration! There are still a few tickets ...
04/25/2025

We’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend for our Art Deco centennial celebration! There are still a few tickets available, so please join us. You’ll have the chance to marvel at the attention to detail on these buildings, and learn all about Pasadena in the 1920s and 30s.

Saturday- Art Deco in Old Pasadena
Sunday- Art Deco in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village

Both tours are at 11 am. Ticket link in profile. Hope to see you there!

THIS WEEKEND- Art Deco walking tours!We’ll see stunning examples of Art Deco designs, but this is NOT just an architectu...
04/21/2025

THIS WEEKEND- Art Deco walking tours!

We’ll see stunning examples of Art Deco designs, but this is NOT just an architecture tour — we’ll talk about what life was like for people in the 1920s and ‘30s, including fashion trends, flapper culture, the growing presence of cars and other modes of rapid transportation, and prohibition-era nightlife!

Saturday 4/26: Art Deco in Old Pasadena
Sunday 4/27: Art Deco in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village

Both tours from 11 am - 1 pm.
Tickets: https://www.pasadenawalkingtours.com/tours.html
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Tonight!! Join us at 6:30 for our infamous Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour as we set off on a perfect evening to explore t...
04/19/2025

Tonight!! Join us at 6:30 for our infamous Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour as we set off on a perfect evening to explore the dark side of the city of roses. 🥀

Art deco is a design style that has been reinterpreted repeatedly over the past 100 years. Join us on Sunday, April 27th...
04/17/2025

Art deco is a design style that has been reinterpreted repeatedly over the past 100 years. Join us on Sunday, April 27th at 11am to see and learn about prime examples - both old and new! - in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village ✨

Art Deco in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village
Walking tour
Sunday, April 27th - 11am
Ticket link in profile

Celebrate 100 years of Art Deco with us! Join us for TWO tours focused on the adoption and development of Art Deco and S...
04/10/2025

Celebrate 100 years of Art Deco with us! Join us for TWO tours focused on the adoption and development of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles in Pasadena.

On Saturday, April 26th, we’ll explore Old Pasadena, Pasadena’s original business district.

On Sunday, April 27th, we’ll move into a commercial neighborhood that was brand new in the 1920s - Pasadena’s Playhouse Village.

Both tours are from 11 am - 1 pm. Tickets available on our website (link in profile). We hope to see you there!

Save the date! 100 years ago, the style we now know as “Art Deco” was officially introduced to the world in Paris at the...
03/29/2025

Save the date! 100 years ago, the style we now know as “Art Deco” was officially introduced to the world in Paris at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. The grand exposition opened on April 29, 1925, and dazzled attendees with its bold, modern designs.

In honor of this centennial, we’re offering our popular Art Deco in Old Pasadena tour on Saturday, April 26. More details to come!

On this tour, we’ll jump back in time and explore Pasadena in the 1920s & ‘30s, focusing our attention on Art Deco and Streamline Moderne designs dotted throughout Pasadena. This tour will meander along Colorado Boulevard, through the streets and alleys of Old Pasadena - Pasadena’s oldest commercial district. Strap on your snazziest spectators and join us for a stroll!

Spring has sprung and the streets may be scented with orange blossoms, but we’re keeping this spookiness going all year ...
03/28/2025

Spring has sprung and the streets may be scented with orange blossoms, but we’re keeping this spookiness going all year long with another Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour tonight at 6:30pm. We’d love to see you there! Tickets available https://www.pasadenawalkingtours.com/hauntedpasadena.html

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
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We lead guided walking tours within Pasadena and the neighboring communities. Let us show you the architecture, history, beauty and wonder of the City of Roses!