Private Tour of Griffith Observatory | 3 hours

47 Reviews | Los Angeles
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Private Tour of Griffith Observatory
2 Adults x $349.00
$698.00
Approx Total
$698.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Parking

Overview

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.

Meeting points

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

  • 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.

  • 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

Sample Menu

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
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

47 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 38 reviews with 5 stars

Magical Saturday Sunset Tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Estevan was amazing! He had such a passion for the observatory! He was also very fun and interesting. Highly recommend!

Estevan was a great and...

Published on Feb, 2024

Estevan was a great and knowledgeable tour guide. We really enjoyed the experience. If you like science, and some LA history, you”ll enjoy this tour.

Excellent

Published on Jan, 2024

Excellent Tour - Excellent Guide - definitely worth the cost to have such a good resource. Highly recommend.

Excellent tour and guide!

Published on Jan, 2024

Estevan was an amazing guide. We are locals and have done the Observatory before, but Estevan made the trip more interesting. He went above and beyond to assist us with 2 wheel chairs for my aging parents. He could also help us find bathrooms and elevators.

The sky’s the limit

Published on Dec, 2023

Estevan is a font of information. He worked with our time limits and modified our tour. He knows people at the Observatory so he was able to get us ahead of the line to view Saturn on a telescope. There is so much to see and learn at the Observatory.

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