Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $1,120 / person
- Location
- Los Angeles, United States
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 187 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- ExperienceFirst
- Meeting point
- You’ll board the vehicle in front of TASCHEN bookstore at 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Look for your guide wearing official ExperienceFirst gear.
Description
Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you the must-see highlights. We’ll begin at the Getty Center, featuring thousands of art pieces from the Middle Ages to today as well as lavish outdoor gardens. Take a tour with your guide and then explore on your own with some free time. Afterward, we’ll ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood as your guide points out sights along the way. Then we’ll arrive at Griffith Park for our tour of Griffith Observatory. We’ll enhance your experience by taking you on a curated journey through space and time touching on everything from architecture to movie lore.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Nov 5
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $1,120
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $2,240.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Original Farmers Market
Meet your tour group at the Original Farmers Market, a celebrity hotspot and LA landmark since 1934. Arrive early to browse the more than 100 unique grocers and boutiques who’ve set up shop here.
The Getty Center
Get a guided tour of LA’s premier museum and cultural center, followed by time to explore on your own. See masterpieces from van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne as well as artwork from the Middle Ages and modern day. Outside, the gardens showcase beautiful landscaping and city views.
Beverly Hills
Take a narrated bus ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood on your way to Griffith Park
Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is an iconic symbol of the entertainment industry and a popular tourist destination located in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. The sign originally read "Hollywoodland" and was built in 1923 as a real estate advertisement, but it has since become a symbol of Hollywood and the film industry.
Griffith Park
Griffith Park is a large urban park located in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles, California. The park covers over 4,000 acres and is one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Griffith Observatory
Explore LA’s world-famous public observatory, nestled in Mount Hollywood. Featured in several movies, including La La Land, the observatory has some of the best views of the City of Angels, including beaches, the LA basin, and the Hollywood Sign. You’ll get a guided tour of highlights, followed by time to explore on your own.
Hollywood
Take a comfortable bus ride back to your meeting point at the Original Farmers Market.
What's included
Included
Highlights tour of the Getty, featuring the must-see artworks
A private local guide to show you around LA
Air-conditioned vehicle
Iconic views and photo ops, including the Hollywood Sign and the coast
Tour of Griffith Observatory designed by former observatory employees and an astronomical artist
Narrated ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood
Not included
Bring your own lunch or grab something at The Getty or Griffith Observatory Cafe
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
187 reviews
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Price unchanged over the last 30 days
Excurgo comparison of 1,119 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. If you require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, please let us know when booking.
- We have multiple times daily that you can choose from when you book. Times may be subject to change depending on driver and vehicle availability, but our team will be in touch quickly if that’s the case.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour take?
Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $1,120 per person for this Los Angeles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $2,240. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You’ll board the vehicle in front of TASCHEN bookstore at 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Look for your guide wearing official ExperienceFirst gear. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 13 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap This tour is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. If you require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, please let us know when booking.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 187 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ExperienceFirst.
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