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Griffith Observatory Private Tour: Unforgettable City Introduction
4.6
47 Ratings
Los Angeles
Discover the hidden wonders of Griffith Observatory on a private tour. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and explore the world of astronomy. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Astronomers Monument - 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.
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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Parking
Additional Information
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.
- 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.
Location
Griffith Observatory
East Observatory Road
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(47 Ratings)
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L6577hkmilagrosr
Jul 6, 2024
Maravilloso - Excellent tour and Matew was our guide, very friendly, very attentive and helpful.
The places are excellent and beautiful.
The tour was excellent, ña guagua excellent and we had a lot of fun.
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Lauren_b
Mar 19, 2024
Magical Saturday Sunset Tour - Estevan was amazing! He had such a passion for the observatory! He was also very fun and interesting. Highly recommend!
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Sean_q
Feb 16, 2024
Estevan was a great and... - 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.
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Danfordm_b
Jan 14, 2024
Excellent - Excellent Tour - Excellent Guide - definitely worth the cost to have such a good resource. Highly recommend.
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Tricia_g
Jan 3, 2024
Excellent tour and guide! - 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.
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Ellis
Dec 9, 2023
The sky’s the limit - 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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Tanya_h
Aug 11, 2023
Griffith Tour - Our tour guide Jeff was great! Super knowledgeable and nice! Loved hearing all of the history and the night time views of the city.
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Paul_s
Apr 12, 2023
Esteban the all powerful - Our guide, Esteban was a former Griffith employee and animator for the Planetarium show. His knowledge and passion would be impossible to beat. Learned so much in a short period of time and the time flew by. Highly recommend.
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Robertcy3784bl
Jul 29, 2024
Long standing long presentations - Long presentations, would have done on my own instead. No entrance into main observatory. I thought by booking with this company would somehow give us special access- not at all the case.
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Melissa_m
May 22, 2023
Really not worth 350... - Really not worth 350 dollars for 2 people to be walked around the observatory with limited knowledge. Do not recommend — can do on your own and save a lot of money.
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