The Los Angeles Conservancy has brought back its much-loved downtown walking tours, giving Angelenos and visitors the chance to rediscover the city’s architectural treasures. Among the many highlights, The Biltmore Los Angeles continues to stand out as one of Los Angeles’ most captivating landmarks.

Opened in 1923, the Biltmore quickly became the social and cultural heart of the city. Its Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts design features ornate ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, marble fountains, and sweeping ballrooms that once hosted Hollywood’s early Academy Awards banquets and welcomed visiting presidents. Over the decades, its grand interiors have also served as the setting for countless films and television productions.

The Conservancy’s guided tour of the Biltmore allows guests to step beyond the lobby and appreciate the intricate details that are often overlooked. Visitors are introduced to frescoes painted by Italian artists, the elegance of the famed Rendezvous Court, and stories that connect the hotel to the city’s rise during the twentieth century.

Whether you are a longtime Angeleno or a first-time visitor, the Biltmore tour is more than an architectural outing. It is an invitation to walk through living history and see how the iconic hotel has reflected the spirit and ambition of Los Angeles for over a century.

Find out more here and reserve your walking tour today!