Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

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Embark on a 3.5-mile hike to the highest peak in Griffith Park, enjoying breathtaking views of LA and iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign. Explore the famous Griffith Observatory and discover insider anecdotes from your expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Los Angeles - Begin your adventure with a safety briefing and an overview of the day’s activities.
The Greek Theatre - We’ll gather in front of the Greek Theatre. Look for your guide in a yellow vest.
Hollywood Hills - Embark on an exciting hike through the Hollywood Hills as you start this incredible LA tour.
Griffith Observatory - Visit one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks to explore a wide range of space and science exhibits on this Hollywood Hills Hike tour.
Hollywood Sign - Capture the perfect Instagram and TikTok photos of the Hollywood Sign from Tiffany Point on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills - Enjoy panoramic views of one of LA’s most renowned cemeteries on the Hollywood Hills Tour.
Los Feliz - Discover the trendy Los Feliz neighborhood on our Hollywood Sign hike—make sure to visit Los Feliz the next time you’re in Los Angeles!
Los Angeles River - Admire the beautiful LA River on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
Griffith Park - This entire Los Angeles tour takes place within Griffith Park, where we’ll delve into its rich history.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Hike through the stunning Santa Monica Mountains on this LA tour.
Mount Hollywood - Ascend Mount Hollywood on this Los Angeles tour.
Mount Lee - The highlight of this Hollywood Hills Tour is viewing the Hollywood Sign atop Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Century City - Marvel at the breathtaking views of Century City on this Hollywood Hills Hike Tour.
Warner Bros. Studios - Get a bird’s eye view of Warner Brothers, LA’s most famous film studio, on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
Downtown Los Angeles - Gaze at the gleaming skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles on this LA tour.
Silver Lake - Our Hollywood Hills Hike offers views of the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood.
Hollywood - Experience the best views of Hollywood on this LA City tour.
Old Los Angeles Zoo - Catch a glimpse of the historic Los Angeles Zoo on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
Autry Museum of the American West - Enjoy aerial views of the Gene Autry Museum of the American West on this LA tour.
Bird Sanctuary Griffith Park - Pass by the picturesque Griffith Park Bird Sanctuary on this Hollywood Hills Hike.
The Walt Disney Studios - Take in an unforgettable view of the renowned Walt Disney Studios on this LA hike tour!

What's Included

Discounts on future LA sightseeing tours with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities
Personalized photo guidance for iconic shots with the Hollywood Sign
Complimentary parking at the Greek Theater
Access to free Wifi Hotspot
Exclusive historic narrative of Los Angeles
Insider access to Griffith Observatory without waiting in line
Opportunities for TikTok video creation
Guidance by First Aid and CPR certified professional LA guide
2.5-hour immersive Hollywood Hills Hike
Custom recommendations for your LA visit from an expert guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
Bottled water

Additional Information

Book this popular 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk through Griffith Park to see LA from a very unique perspective this 2024 summer! Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours. The hike is family friendly and offers the best views of LA you will ever get. We make multiple stops along the way to capture the most spectacular Instagram and TikTok photos in LA. This is the Griffith Observatory hike but you will also see the Hollywood Sign on the way! 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 so much more!

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
Closed-toe shoes are required and layers are recommended
Young children welcome but should be able to hike on their own.
Guests must provide their own water on this tour.
Guests joining this tour should be in good health, with a beginner to intermediate fitness expectation on this Los Angeles tour
Guests should not have a fear of heights, and should not be afraid to break a sweat on this Hollywood Hills Tour
Children under 2 years old are free. For this hike tour, children should be 5+ years of age, and able to hike. For guests traveling with younger children/strollers, we recommend our express Hollywood Sign Tour
Guests must provide their own water for this Hollywood Hills tour. We recommend that guests bring 2 bottles of water, and to hydrate before, during, and after the Griffith Observatory Hollywood Sign Hike, especially important in the warm summer months!

Location

2700 N Vermont Canyon Rd

North Vermont Canyon Road

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Steveco74lo

Sep 1, 2024

Gorgeous hike with Michael - #michael was just a Great Tour Guide, very knowledgeable about the background information and history of each topic and the surrounding experience was just awesome, We really recommend going on tour with #Michael as your preferred guide 👍 All thumbs up!!!

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Sergiyd689

Aug 31, 2024

Awesome tour with Mark - It was an amazing experience. We had a hike with Mark. He is an amazing storyteller and he could answer all our questions about LA. Bonus Easter Eggs in Griffith Observatory are top-notch!

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Disneyg2

Aug 27, 2024

Amazing hiking tour - We got the guided tour with Noëlle she taught us so many fun facts, like about the former owner of the Griffith landscape. It was amazing!

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Bmelchor95

Aug 24, 2024

Awesome hike and many memories made - Really great hiking tour! Our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, and overall made me feel comfortable on the trail for my first hike. Would definitely book again when I’m visiting LA.

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A8898qfjosepht

Aug 17, 2024

Mark is the best - This was an awesome experience. Our tour guide mark was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the history of the park and surrounding cities I would highly recommend him to anyone who asks

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682dylanv

Aug 13, 2024

Incredible scenery, great stories, fun hike - Mark was an incredibly fun and knowledgeable guide. He told us great stories about the history of the park and its various quirks and unknown facts. We had a great time chatting with him and he helped us capture some great photos by pointing out the most scenic points and taking photos of us with the touch of a professional photographer. Mark recommended coming back in Spring and doing another tour or just hiking up ourselves to see the park in full bloom. It's something we're already starting to plan out.

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Samantha_s

Aug 9, 2024

Great tour - I struggled on the way up but am so glad I kept going. Our guide, Michael, was very patient and had plenty of cold water on hand for us. He told us a bunch of interesting stories about Griffith Park, Observatory and the Hollywood sign. He also gave us a bunch of good recommendations for several places in and around Hollywood. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Jasmind861

Aug 4, 2024

Mark was fantastic! - Mark was a fantastic tour guide. He made learning about Griffith park fun and memorable. I would definitely recommend!

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P5618qlkatyg

Aug 1, 2024

Mark was a great tour guide - Mark was a great tour guide! He told lots of great facts and stories and made it a very enjoyable experience. I would throughly recommend.

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