Behind the Velvet Ropes: 2 ½ hour tour

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On this tour you are invited behind the scenes to visit parts of the House not available on a 1-hour tour. You 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 in the gallery.

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 seen from a distance. Tours are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning at 10:30 am, and on Saturday mornings as noted below.

2010 Behind the Velvet Ropes Tour Dates

• August 11
• August 21 (Saturday, 9:30 am)
• September 8
• October 13
• November 10
• December 15 (3rd Wednesday)

Admission & Required Reservations

Admission is $40 per person. Reservations should be made in advance. To make reservations or for additional details, please call the Public Relations department at (626) 395-9783, or leave a message at (626) 793-3334 ext. 10.

Group Tours

Groups of 10 or less visitors may book their own Private Behind the Velvet Ropes tour. Reservations must be made in advance and the tour will be scheduled at a time and date convenient to the house and the group. The fee for this tour is $350 for a maximum of 10 people.

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Contact Info

The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena CA 91103
tel. (626) 793-3334
Map + directions

The Gamble House is located in the 300 block of North Orange Grove Boulevard, three blocks north of Colorado Boulevard and near the intersection of the 134 and 210 freeways.

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