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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

“Our tour guide Josh was OUTSTANDING! Fun, funny, knowledgeable and aware of our groups needs. Such a great experience!”

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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

“I can’t tell you because we weren’t able to have our tour with Esteban because we couldn’t find a parking place at Griffith Park. So very disappointed. Esteban was such a nice guy. He felt as bad as we did. He gave me the name…”

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4.LA: Griffith Observatory Insider Tour

Discover the Griffith Observatory with a knowledgeable guide, panoramic LA views, and fascinating science and history in this 1.5-hour insider tour.

★ 4.5

“Estevan had the greatest of dispositions and attentions with the group during the entire tour. We had the best time thanks to him.”

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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

“Esteban was amazing! In two hours he brought the entire observatory to life for me (55) and my son (14). Highly recommend this tour!”

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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

“Gavin our tour guide was awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable of the local area and full of great information. The route was beautiful, with lots to see and we just had a great time! It was so nice to get away from the hustle and…”

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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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13.LA: Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Discover LA’s top sights on this private guided tour exploring the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory, with tailored insights and stunning city views.

★ 4.6

“The only thing I feel, that can be improved is the instructions on where to gather; the position of the Pin in the map app wasn’t so clear, it wasn’t until I read that the meeting location is the mention to be near the clock…”

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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 terrific. He asked what we were interested in knowing and geared his conversation towards that. He was engaging and interesting! We highly recommend this hike. It is a bit strenuous so keep that in mind!”

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