Docent-Guided Visits

Docent tours are free to schools, and are offered to classes grades 1 through 8. Experienced and dedicated volunteers lead educational walks for school classes Tuesday through Thursday during the school year. Guided walks begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately two hours. The focus of the docent walk changes with the season. Classroom preparation materials can be provided by Descanso Gardens. Classes on docent-guided visits must have at least one adult for every 10 students. Advance reservations are required.

Reservations
Reservations are required for both self-guided and docent-guided visits to Descanso Gardens. There is no fee for students and accompanying adults on docent-guided visits, up to one adult for every four children. Adults in excess of a one to four ratio must pay the general admission fee of $8 per person. A brochure with detailed information on tours, teacher, chaperone guidelines, a reservation confirmation and pre-trip admission pass are sent out once you have reserved a group visit. School groups will not be admitted without a reservation.

For more information, or reservations, please call the Descanso Gardens School Programs Office at 818-949-0120. We look forward to your visit.