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Griffith Observatory Insider Tour

From $ 36.69

Please note: This tour is operated by an independent tour company that is not affiliated with the City of LA or its employees. If you ask Observatory staff about the tour, they won’t be able to help. You MUST check in with your guide at the Astronomer’s Monument on the front lawn.
Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
Closed on Mondays.

What’s included:

English-speaking guide.
90-minute guided tour of Griffith Observatory.

What’s not included:

Meals and beverages.
Other personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities.
Parking.

Griffith Park Hiking Tour with Hollywood Hills Views

From $ 29.58

Closed on Mondays.

What’s included:

Hike to the highest point in Griffith Park for spectacular views of Los Angeles.
Includes an English-speaking guide along with skip-the-line admission and tour of the Griffith Observatory.

Audio Tour in Spanish

From $ 19.15

Closed on Mondays.

What’s included:

Downloadable multimedia audio tour accessible via the WeGoTrip app.
Step-by-step navigation through museum halls.
Live GPS map on your smartphone, guiding you from one stop to another.
Offline functionality, accompanied by audio narration and written text explanations.

What’s not included:

Earphones: Please remember to bring your own.
Tickets for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (priced at 10 USD).

Audio Tour in German

From $ 19.15

Closed on Mondays.

What’s included:

Downloadable multimedia audio tour accessible via the WeGoTrip app.
Step-by-step navigation through museum halls.
Live GPS map on your smartphone, guiding you from one stop to another.
Offline functionality, accompanied by audio narration and written text explanations.

What’s not included:

Earphones: Please remember to bring your own.
Tickets for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (priced at 10 USD).

Audio tour in English

From $ 19.15

Closed on Mondays.

What’s included:

Downloadable multimedia audio tour accessible via the WeGoTrip app.
Step-by-step navigation through museum halls.
Live GPS map on your smartphone, guiding you from one stop to another.
Offline functionality, accompanied by audio narration and written text explanations.

What’s not included:

Earphones: Please remember to bring your own.
Tickets for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (priced at 10 USD).

How many tickets?

Audio Tour in German

Fri, May 3, 11 AM

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Highlights

Samuel Oschin Planetarium: Advanced dome theater with live cosmic presentations.
Public Telescopes: Historic Zeiss and solar telescopes for public use.
Exhibits: Displays like Hall of the Sky, Edge of Space, and Foucault Pendulum.
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater: Educational films and documentaries.
Astronomy Exhibits: Features like the Big Picture and Camera Obscura.

Cancellation & Refund

Free cancellation, refund, or rescheduling available up to 24 hours before the start time.

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Rules:

No food, drinks, smoking or alcohol allowed.
Café seating (inside and on the terrace) is for paying café customers only.
No balloons.
No running, jumping, or disruptive behavior.
"Wheelie" and "Heelys" children's shoes are not allowed with wheels deployed.
No skateboards, scooters, or similar items.
Animals are not permitted inside the building, except designated service animals and service animals in training.

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Entry & Services:

Wheelchair Accessible.
Please note that this tour is not affiliated with the Griffith Observatory but is provided by an independent creator. Entrance is free and requires no reservation.
After booking, you will receive an email and an SMS with a direct download link to the tour mobile app. The WeGoTrip app is available for download on App Store and Google.
You will need a charged smartphone and headphones/earphones.
Tickets for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium are not included (10 USD).

Itinerary:

10:00 AM
Make your own way to the meeting point in front of the Greek Theatre Box Office.
Start of tour.
Listen to stories of Hollywood history.
Hike to the highest peak in Griffith Park.
Enjoy panoramic views from the summit.
Take photos of the Hollywood sign at an overlook.
Head to the Griffith Observatory.
Explore the observatory.

How To Use

Tickets are only valid during the period specified.
You can enter the attraction directly with this ticket.

Location

2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027

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FAQs

What are the opening hours?

Typically open Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays). Hours vary by season—check before visiting.
Is parking available?

Yes, but limited. Paid parking is available near the observatory; free parking may be found along the roads below with a hike up.
Can I hike to the observatory?

Yes! Popular trails lead from Griffith Park, including the route to the Hollywood Sign.