Private Tour of Griffith Observatory

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's 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
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Griffith Observatory

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Astronomers Monument (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
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    Griffith Observatory

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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