Private Tour: Make your Griffith Observatory Hike private for a one-time fee of $175 per group at checkout, and choose the starting time that is most convenient for you.
Your expert Griffith Observatory Hike guide will lead you on a 3.5 mile (5.6 km) Griffith Park hike to the highest peak in the park. This tour features the best views of LA you will ever get!
As you take in those jaw-dropping views of Los Angeles, your tour will feature fascinating tales of Hollywood History, up-close and personal sightseeing visits to famous filming locations, multiple stops for Instagram photos and bathroom breaks, and for the grand finale, we’ll take you inside the world-famous Griffith Observatory museum for a VIP tour.
Once you’ve snagged some beautiful panoramic views from the summit, you’ll walk over to an overlook where you’ll get the picture-perfect shot of the Hollywood Sign, bound to fill your Instagram followers with envy. (Our guides rock at taking photos, too, so you’re in great hands.) Finally, you’ll head over to the Griffith Observatory and wrap up your tour with a grand finale of (literal) stars, unforgettable views, and memories to last a lifetime. Feel free to stay at the Griffith Observatory as long as you’d like!
All of our Los Angeles tours can be made private for an additional one time fee of $175 per group. When booking a private Griffith Observatory tour, please include your desired start time in the “notes” section. Our Griffith Observatory tour is also an excellent option for corporate group tours in Los Angeles.
Free public parking available in the lot next to the Greek Theatre.
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You can cancel or make changes no later than 24 hours in advance of your booking, for a full refund or to reschedule your Griffith Observatory Hike tour! If you happen to miss the 24-hour mark, you’re guaranteed credit to use at a more convenient time. You’ll also have the opportunity to transfer your tour to someone you love.
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Is the Griffith Park Observatory Hike good for kids?
Our Griffith Park Observatory Hike is an incredible LA hike tour for kids of all ages! This family friendly Los Angeles Hollywood Hills Hike is an activity that your children will love. Kids ages 7-97 will enjoy exploring Griffith Park, hiking to the top of Mount Hollywood, snagging the best views of the Hollywood Sign, and exploring the famous Griffith Observatory on this LA tour. This Hollywood tour is available in the morning and features the best views in Los Angeles! Take your family on our Hollywood Hills Hike tour- the top kid-friendly activity on your next trip to Los Angeles!
What is a Hollywood Hills Hike Tour?
The Griffith Observatory Hike commences when you meet your Hollywood hiking tour guide at the Greek Theater box office, and concludes after you climb to the summit of Mount Hollywood, the second-highest peak in Griffith Park. Along this Los Angeles tour, your LA tour guide will regale you with tales of famous films shot in Griffith Park, explain the illustrious only-in-the-movies history of the park, and point out famous Hollywood locations from multiple panoramic viewpoints on this Hollywood Hills hike. You’ll hike out to an overlook where you’ll get incredible Instagram pictures of the Hollywood Sign, and then culminate your guided Hollywood Sign hike tour with an insider’s tour of the iconic Griffith Observatory– skip the line at this famed LA sightseeing attraction and enjoy the celestial wonders and rich history presented to you by your guide. Griffith Park is also an Instagrammer’s paradise– and your guide will make sure to take countless photos of you with the Hollywood Sign and throughout your Los Angeles tour.
Who Can Take our Griffith Observatory Hike Tour?
We welcome hikers of all ages(from 6-96!) who are up for a challenge and in good physical shape to join us on any of our Los Angeles hike tours! We also offer private hiking tours of Los Angeles, and our Hollywood Hills Hike is a popular option for groups looking for team building tours of Los Angeles. Give us a call today to coordinate your Hollywood Sign tour.
When are your Griffith Observatory Hike tours held?
We are open 24/7, 365 days per year, evenings, weekends, holidays, you name it.
Where can I take your Griffith Observatory Hike tour?
Our Hollywood hike tours are launched from the famous Greek Theater in Griffith Park. You’ll receive directions with your confirmation– allow for extra time, thanks to that iconic LA traffic:) Your LA tour guide will be waiting for you at the Greek Theater Box Office with a bottle of water for you to hydrate during the Hollywood Hills Hike tour. On our Los Angeles tours, you’re able to modify your meeting place and end point to suit your group’s needs. Once everyone has checked in, we begin our climb!
Who will my tour guide be?
Our hike tour guides hail from all over the planet, from New York, to Estonia, to right here in Los Angeles! All of our hiking guides bring a treasure trove of knowledge, a flair for storytelling, a passion for sharing our fair city with you, and endless amounts of positive energy. We also rock at cell phone photography; let us capture you holding, blowing a kiss, or eating the Hollywood Sign for the perfect Instagram shot on your tour.
