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Private Tour of Griffith Observatory
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $282 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 61 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- In front of Astronomers Monument on front lawn Please Note: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA or their 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.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Tour the 67,000-square-foot Griffith Observatory with this curated itinerary developed by former observatory employees. Travel through space and time as your private guide covers everything from science to Los Angeles history to movie magic. The observatory is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of LA including the Hollywood Sign. After your tour, enjoy a show in the world-famous planetarium theater. This 40-minute immersive show includes live narration and out-of-this-world projections. Shows are open to ages 5 and older. Note: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA.
Tour Options
Itinerary
See the Astronomers Monument — a large, outdoor concrete sculpture on the front lawn that pays homage to six of the greatest astronomers of all time.
This world-class observatory features one of the largest Foucault Pendulums, a 50,000-volt Tesla Coil, an interactive periodic table of elements, and more. View the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory.
Highlights
Optional upgrade on-site for your ticket to see a 40-minute show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
Glimpse of the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory
Curated itinerary design by former Griffith Observatory employees
Private guide and expert on the Griffith Observatory
Panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign
Photo op with a statue of Albert Einstein statue
What's included
Included
Optional upgrade on-site for your ticket to see a 40-minute show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
Glimpse of the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory
Curated itinerary design by former Griffith Observatory employees
Private guide and expert on the Griffith Observatory
Panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign
Photo op with a statue of Albert Einstein statue
Not included
Gratuities
Parking
Traveller Ratings
4.7
61 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA or their 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Tour of Griffith Observatory take?
Private Tour of Griffith Observatory lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Private Tour of Griffith Observatory cost?
Prices start at $282 per person for this Los Angeles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Tour of Griffith Observatory for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of Astronomers Monument on front lawn Please Note: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA or their 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.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Tour of Griffith Observatory 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 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(61)
B
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. Educational and fun. Barry our guide was wonderful. He added to the experience exponentially with his knowledge and made it enjoyable as well.
Operator response
Hi Bryan, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you found the experience both fun and educational. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
K
Excellent adventure
The tour was excellent and our tour guide Barry was very informative and well spoken
Operator response
Hi Kelly, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with Barry. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future.
G
Enthusiastic and Detailed Introduction
Oscar was an excellent tour guide — highly knowledgeable and he conveyed everything in a clear, logical upbeat manner.
C
Great tour !
What a delight to get to hang out with Oyo our tour guide. He had secret behind the scenes intel, he kept everything well paced, and he was funny too. Highly recommend!
G
An amazing visit - Esteban was enthusiastic and so knowledgeable!
A great visit around the Griffith Observatory. For an hour an a half we enjoyed a small private tour with Esteban who conveyed his immense knowledge and enthusiasm for so many parts of the Griffith. Superb!
E
Wonderful tour! Fantastic guide!
Angelica was absolutely amazing. She explained everything we say in layman terms and made everything we saw so understandable while being complex. She answered all questions and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire 90 minutes. She even helped us buy tickets to the planetarium show afterwards. Just wonderful!
2
With two intelligent children, we felt that this would be a good opportunity to do something a bit different and indeed,
We really enjoyed the tour with Esteban who knew his stuff. Overall, we all got something out of it. If we could rate it as 4.5, we would hit since it’s 4 or 5, we opt with 5
J
Fantastic so much to see and do.
We had Matt as a tour guide he was so interesting and fun. We would totally do a tour with him agin. Learned more than I ever thought I would.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review. Matt is indeed a great guide - and we're glad you had fun learning with him!
M
The guide met us at the...
The guide met us at the designated location at the stipulated time. The tour started with the introductions and viewing and explaining the outside surroundings of the property. The guide was very knowledgeable, took time to explain in detail of various parts of the observatory.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We're glad you had a good time.
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