Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
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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!
Options
10am (arrive at 9:45)
10am departure, includes 2.5-hour guided hike
What's included in Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Los Angeles
Start your tour with a safety briefing and rundown of what to expect.
The Greek Theatre
We'll meet you in front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a yellow vest
Hollywood Hills
You'll hike through the Hollywood Hills and begin on this epic LA tour.
Inclusions
- Discounts on our other LA sightseeing tours offered by Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
- Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities on this Hollywood Hills Tour
- Photo guidance and direction for epic photos with the Hollywood Sign on this LA sightseeing tour
- Free Parking at the Greek Theater for this Los Angeles Tour. See posted signs.
- Free Wifi Hotspot on this Los Angeles Tour
- Historic Los Angeles tour
- Insider, Skip-The-Line Access to the Griffith Observatory!
- TikTok filming opportunities on this LA 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!
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
- Bottled water
- 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
- 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!
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Guests must bring water Please call or email with any further questions, and check out our updated COVID-19 policies: https://bikesandhikesla.com/covid-update/ On the day of your tour: PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR FOR CHECK-IN. The tour departs promptly at your scheduled time and we can not wait for latecomers as there are other guests joining the experience as well. Phone: +1 323-796-8555.Email [email protected] This is LA, there is ALWAYS traffic, so please plan ahead and arrive early. Parking is available at the Greek Theater, and is limited. Please read all signs. If you are not driving, we highly suggest using a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft to transport you to/from the meeting point. Guides accept cash or payment apps for gratuity. WHAT TO BRING: • Comfortable shirt and shorts/pants • Jacket, windbreaker, or sweatshirt (check the weather) • Closed-toe shoes with good treads • Sunscreen/Sunglasses/Hat • Don’t forget your camera! Please tag us on Instagram @bikesandhikesla