Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory
Description
Take a guided hike in Griffith Park to enjoy the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and LA skyline. Throughout the course of the hike we will ascend the equivalent of 15 flights of stairs at a leisurely pace and take frequent stops to admire the views and hear about the history of this beautiful terrain. Often there are film crews shooting scenes along this trail, who knows who we might spot? As we approach the belly of Griffith Observatory, the iconic Hollywood Sign will come into view and provide a spectacular backdrop to your photos that will make you the envy of all your friends. Get close to the REAL stars at Griffith Observatory, LA’s renowned astronomy museum, with its sweeping terraces. You have the option of entering the building (closed Mondays) after the tour or take the short hike back with your guide. Designed by a former Observatory employee, no other tour presents the history, beauty and context of this area quite like we do, come find out why!
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Itinerary
Large Urban Park in Los Angeles
Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House, Multi-million dollar homes, secret staircases, celebrity sightings
Enjoy a view from the outside but an insider's take on this noteworthy home. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it's been seen in quite a few movies and TV shows.
Viewed from a distance
Griffith Observatory
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Should be comfortable to climb 20 flights of stairs over 1 hour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for children under 4 years of age
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Reviews(100)
Our family really enjoyed the tour. Paul was a fantastic guide and shared a ton of information about the local area. The hike was very manageable and we were able to get a lot of great pictures along the way. Would definitely recommend.
My daughter and I did the hike tour with Paul. We had such an amazing time! Paul was very knowledgeable and made the experience truly memorable! The start of the tour was rainy but it did stop shortly after. The views were amazing and we learned so many cool facts!
We had an amazing time hiking through Griffith Park! Our guide, Paul, was fantastic and shared fascinating historical insights about the area that we never would have known on our own. If you’re looking for a memorable LA experience, we highly recommend booking this tour
Gregory was absolutely fantastic, a well of knowledge, interesting stories and fun bits. Highly recommended. Perfect for families.
It was a great hike. Your shoes should have good treads on the bottom, can be slippery! Gregory knew a lot of fun facts and had a good history of California
Despite having received two confirmation emails from Hikes and Bikes, we received a text at the appointed time of departure for the tour canceling the tour stating they had an internal communication error and didn’t have a guide assigned for us. They did promptly provide a e refund. It was disappointing because we were looking forward to this tour.
Hi Kimberly, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the last-minute cancellation of your tour. We completely understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after making plans around the experience. While unexpected emergencies and last-minute issues can occasionally arise and are sometimes beyond our control, we know that doesn’t make the situation any less disappointing for you, and for that, we are truly sorry. We appreciate your understanding in accepting the refund, and we genuinely hope you’ll give us the opportunity to make it up to you in the future with the quality experience you were expecting and deserved.
Had the best time with Gregory - such a nice tour guide and learned a lot about LA history and got some pretty awesome views :) Definitely recommend to book this amazing experience
The views are incredible right?! So glad that you were able to join. Thanks for leaving a review !
I had such a great time hiking Griffith Park with Paul Norris! The route took us through Los Feliz and up to the Griffith Observatory, with fantastic views of the Hollywood Sign along the way. Paul was incredibly knowledgeable about the area’s history and landmarks, and made the experience fun and informative. He also helped me find parking, suggested other nearby attractions, and gave a great lunch recommendation. Highly recommend booking this tour—Paul’s a fantastic guide and made the day truly memorable!
I had such a great time hiking Griffith Park with Paul Norris! The route took us through Los Feliz and up to the Griffith Observatory, with fantastic views of the Hollywood Sign along the way. Paul was incredibly knowledgeable about the area’s history and landmarks, and made the experience fun and informative. He also helped me find parking, suggested other nearby attractions, and gave a great lunch recommendation. Highly recommend booking this tour—Paul’s a fantastic guide and made the day truly memorable
Gregory was a great guide and tailored his information to our interests. We enjoyed being able to see the Ennis house up close and really wouldn’t have been able to do that without hiking up because the streets are very narrow. Be aware that the Hollywood sign is visible, but far away. There is a bus down from Griffith Observatory at the end or it’s a fairly easy walk back down the trail.
