Learn about the Sun, Moon, and Earth and visit the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky, Look through a telescope, and admire real pieces of meteorites at the Griffith Observatory on this guided tour.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Gaze at the LA Basin and the Hollywood Sign from the top of Griffith Park
Walk around 67,000 square feet of exhibits and look through real telescopes
Watch a show with the high-tech Zeiss Mark IX Planetarium Projector
Get an insider’s look at this famous landmark with former Griffith employees
Discover the Wilder Hall of the Eye and see the evolution of human observing

Full description

Discover the latest findings in astronomy and space exploration, hear about meteors and comets, and follow a curated journey through space and time on this small-group guided tour.

Enter the Keck Central Rotunda, enjoy the beautiful Hugo Ballin Murals here, and spot the elegant Foucault Pendulum which shows the Earth's rotation. Investigate the interaction between science and mythology. Learn everything from science and history to architecture and movie trivia with your guide.

Explore the moon landing and space debris in the Edge of Space exhibition. Walk around a spectacular scale model of the solar system outside and appreciate the beautiful vista from the terraces looking over Los Angeles Griffith Park, Mt. Wilson, the Pacific Ocean, and the impressive Hollywood sign.

Choose to add a show in the world-famous planetarium theater. Experience a 40-minute immersive show with live narration that is truly out of this world.

Includes

Guide
Griffith Observatory tour

Samuel Oschin Planetarium Tickets (available on-site to purchase)
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 4 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Astronomers Monument outside the Griffith Observatory.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

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