BEHIND THE VELVET ROPES
Experience the House at a leisurely pace...
The Gamble House in Pasadena, California is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by the Gamble House Conservancy.
Behind the Velvet Ropes 2½ hour tours are conducted by docents with years of experience and a great deal of passion. These longer tours allow them to share with you their own excitement and knowledge and show you details that are normally only seen from a distance.
- Walk inside the rooms and, with flashlight in hand, examine at close quarters exquisite craftsman details.
- Your docent, wearing white gloves, will open doors and drawers to reveal gems that can only be seen close up.
- You have time to appreciate the ambience of this National Historic Landmark, and enjoy some light refreshments during a short break.
On this tour you are invited behind the scenes to visit parts of the House not available on the one-hour tour.
Tours available in 2024:
April 23
May 3, 11, 14, 24, 26 and 28
June 2, 7, 11, 18, 25, 28 and 30
July 2, 5, 7, 12, 16, 26, 28 and 30
August 3, 17, 20, 23 and 30
September 14 and 17
October 4, 6, 8, 11, 18, 22 and 27
Please note that interior masking is strongly encouraged, especially in larger groups.
Tour Check-in
Please arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour to check-in. Check-in is on the side terrace of the house, directly to the right of the front door. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue.
Parking
Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy.
Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.
What Is Not Included?
Light refreshments will be served during a short break, but no other food or beverages are included. Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions to the donation box in the Bookstore.
Important Information
Please note that your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour or event.
All visitors must wear flat, broad-heeled shoes to protect the antique rugs and floors. Visitors with narrow-heeled shoes will be asked to change into knitted booties. Food and drink are not allowed inside the house, but guests are welcome to picnic outside on the grounds. Please leave bulky personal items in your car or at the Bookstore when you check in for your tour. Still photography is permitted inside the house, but we do not allow video, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or flash photography.
Notice of Filming and Photography:
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.