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15 Best Griffith Observatory Tours

The Griffith tours: guided hikes through the park ending at the observatory’s terraces, where the whole basin spreads out below. Dusk visits collect the sunset and the city lights in one stop.

1.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

Experience breathtaking LA views on this guided Hollywood Hills hike to Griffith Observatory, with expert guides, photo ops, and insider stories.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was our first time in LA, and we wanted to explore iconic places differently, we booked a hiking tour on 2 October 2024 @10AM. Our tour guide was on time, and she was the best! Very charismatic, athletic and very smart! It was quite…”

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3.Griffith Observatory Insider Tour

Discover the Griffith Observatory with a guided tour that covers its history, science exhibits, film trivia, and stunning views of LA and the Hollywood Sign.

★ 4.5

“It was very informative and a lot of great info about the Griffith, our tour guide, was wonderful, we really enjoyed it!! Thank you, Angelica!!😁”

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7.Los Angeles: Full-Day Tour of Hollywood, Griffith & Coast

Discover Los Angeles with this full-day guided tour covering Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and more—perfect for first-timers.

“I was on Starline bus number 85 on May 27, 2019 Grand Tour multilingual Los Angeles. I was with guests visiting from Italy who spoke no English. They used the headphone device on the bus and they seemed very confused for the first 1/3 of…”

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8.Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

Experience a scenic hike to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory, with stunning city views, engaging guides, and a manageable 2-hour adventure.

★ 4.9

“our tour guide Paul was very informative and funny, we learnt about the history of the area and even got a chance to look at some awesome houses in the area”

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9.Private Tour of Griffith Observatory

Discover Los Angeles’ Griffith Observatory on a private, crowd-free tour. Explore exhibits, see the Hollywood Sign, and enjoy expert-guided astronomy insights.

★ 4.5

“The guide met us at the designated location at the stipulated time. The tour started with the introductions and viewing and explaining the outside surroundings of the property. The guide was very knowledgeable, took time to explain in detail of various parts of the observatory.”

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10.G’day LA by Luxury E-Bike: Griffith Park, Observatory to LA River

Explore Los Angeles on a luxurious e-bike tour from Griffith Park to the LA River. Enjoy stunning views, hidden trails, and local insights in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“What a nice host/host family!!!! We had booked this activity to see the sights whilst enjoying e-bikes (something we love to do when travelling to see different sights!). Unfortunately the weather was so bad the trip couldn't go ahead. The host was extremely informative, communicative…”

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12.Los Angeles: Scott E-Bike Tours to Griffith Park Observatory

Discover Hollywood’s highlights on this private e-bike tour with expert guide Scott. Enjoy stunning views, celebrity homes, and Hollywood history for $125.

★ 5.0

“Scott was very knowledgeable and friendly! He did a great job of shepherding us through LA traffic, too. And he takes great pictures!”

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14.Big Bus LA: Griffith Observatory Open-top Sunset Tour

Discover Los Angeles at sunset with Big Bus's open-top Griffith Observatory tour. Enjoy sweeping views, engaging guides, and authentic city sights for $56.

★ 4.5

“Billed as sunset cruise. Was advertised as sunset cruise. Was dark when we left. Could not see sites along the way. No sunset at planetarium. Sun had set 1 hr before. Did not see Hollywood sign as promised. Our guide was overbearing and loud. $59…”

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15.Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike

Experience Los Angeles from above on this 3-hour guided sunset hike in Griffith Park, offering stunning views, history, and iconic sights like the Hollywood Sign.

★ 5.0

“Chris was a great host, keeping us all entertained with LA stories (past and present) on the 2 hr hike. Stunning scenery with the promise of the wonderful Griffith Observatory at the end.”

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