Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice! This popular and family-friendkly 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk through Griffith Park showcases incredible views for your 2025 vacation. You'll make multiple stops along the way to the Griffith Observatory to capture the most spectacular Instagram and TikTok photos in LA (and you'll see the Hollywood Sign along the way, too!) This Hollywood Hills Tour wraps up with an exclusive insider tour of the iconic Griffith Observatory, the most famous filming location in Los Angeles. See a better price on this tour elsewhere? Call us and we'll match it! Highlights: Hollywood Sign Griffith Park Observatory Insider Tour Greek Theatre Mount Hollywood The Best Views in LA: Downtown, Silver Lake, Century City, and more! Famous Film Locations Insider anecdotes and tips from your expert local guide Picture-perfect Instagram opportunities …and much more!
Inclusions
What's included
- Free Parking at the Greek Theater for this Los Angeles Tour. See posted signs.
- Free Wifi Hotspot on this Los Angeles Tour
- Insider, Skip-The-Line Access to the Griffith Observatory!
- Unlimited Instagram / Tik Tok opportunities on this Hollywood Hills Tour
- Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour
- Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!
What's not
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Start your tour with a safety briefing and rundown of what to expect.
We'll meet you in front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a yellow vest
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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5An unforgettable experience at Griffith Park!
Without a doubt, this was one of the best experiences of my trip to Los Angeles! The hike through Griffith Park was much more than just a simple walk: it was a true journey of discovery through nature, breathtaking views, and the history of Los Angeles. A very special thank you goes to our guide, Noelle Hoffman, who made everything even more special. She was truly amazing: knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and passionate. She didn’t just lead us along the trail, but shared so many interesting facts, explained what we were seeing, and helped us experience the park in a completely different way. What I appreciated the most was her ability to engage us throughout the entire hike, creating a pleasant atmosphere and making us feel comfortable at all times. Thanks to her explanations and enthusiasm, every point along the trail felt like it had a story to tell. The hike also offers spectacular views over Los Angeles, and reaching the Griffith Observatory area was truly exciting. The scenery along the way is something I will hardly ever forget. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to see Los Angeles from a different perspective, immersing themselves in nature and discovering the city’s hidden gems. If you have the chance, choose this experience: the guide truly makes all the difference! An experience I would definitely do again and one that I will keep as one of my most beautiful memories of Los Angeles. ❤️
5Great hike with wonderful views
Wonderful tour and views of LA- moderate difficulty with the hike, but my 12 year old did fine. Tour guide (Mathew) very knowledge and made the hike memorable .
5Had a great time with a...
Had a great time with a knowledgeable guide who took us through Griffith Park and have interesting info about the history of the area.
5Excellent guided walk
Our guide was absolutely brilliant. His knowledge of LA (current & past) was extensive. He was super helpful and kind and very patient. The walk had stunning views over LA and the hills all around.
5Griffith Observatory Hike
An amazing hike with two fantastic guides, Noelle and Katy!! Noelle and Katy gave great insight and color and lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommend!!!
5Katie & Noelle thank you!!
Katie and Noelle were brilliant! We had so much fun with them. They are excellent guides. Could answer all our questions, point out all the interesting stuff and they were fun! A great experience!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your local tour guide IN FRONT OF the GREEK THEATER BOX OFFICE in Griffith Park (Box Office has a giant LED screen on top promoting events). Please meet your LA tour guide 15 minutes prior to departure for check in. We are unable to wait for latecomers. Please allow time for LA traffic.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide. There are other guests on the LA tour and we can not wait for latecomers.
- We’ll be walking 3.5 miles (5.6 km) along what is widely considered to be an easy to moderate Hollywood Sign hiking trail
- If you don't see your preferred time listed, Bikes and Hikes LA offers flexible private and group tour options—reach out to learn more.
- Guests joining this tour should be in good health, with a beginner to intermediate fitness expectation on this Los Angeles tour
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 1148 experiences we list in Los Angeles.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 1148.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Los Angeles
Sunshine, beaches, film studios and canyons fill sprawling Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour meets diverse neighbourhoods and great food.
Hollywood is the starting point for many visitors, with the Walk of Fame, the historic Chinese Theatre and its handprints in cement, and views of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory. Studio lots in Burbank and Universal City offer a behind-the-scenes look at film and television.
Top-ranked sights in Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign.
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