Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
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.
Options
Private Tour of Griffith 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
Gratuities
Parking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent adventure
Kelly H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent and our tour guide Barry was very informative and well spoken
Enthusiastic and Detailed Introduction
graemehutton,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar was an excellent tour guide — highly knowledgeable and he conveyed everything in a clear, logical upbeat manner.
Great tour !
Chowsmith,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a delight to get to hang out with Oyo our tour guide. He had secret behind the scenes intel, he kept everything well paced, and he was funny too. Highly recommend!
An amazing visit - Esteban was enthusiastic and so knowledgeable!
GeoffSmith102,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great visit around the Griffith Observatory. For an hour an a half we enjoyed a small private tour with Esteban who conveyed his immense knowledge and enthusiasm for so many parts of the Griffith. Superb!
Wonderful tour! Fantastic guide!
Emma H,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angelica was absolutely amazing. She explained everything we say in layman terms and made everything we saw so understandable while being complex. She answered all questions and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire 90 minutes. She even helped us buy tickets to the planetarium show afterwards. Just wonderful!
With two intelligent children, we felt that this would be a good opportunity to do something a bit different and indeed,
228DavidR228,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour with Esteban who knew his stuff. Overall, we all got something out of it. If we could rate it as 4.5, we would hit since it’s 4 or 5, we opt with 5
Fantastic so much to see and do.
janamR5087XQ,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Matt as a tour guide he was so interesting and fun. We would totally do a tour with him agin. Learned more than I ever thought I would.
The guide met us at the...
Mahesh G,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide met us at the designated location at the stipulated time. The tour started with the introductions and viewing and explaining the outside surroundings of the property. The guide was very knowledgeable, took time to explain in detail of various parts of the observatory.
Magical
Allison A,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Angelica did an amazing job! Her timing was spot-on, and we got to see all the hidden gems you might never notice on your own. I really recommend this tour – you won’t be disappointed!
The best private tour ever!
ellaineg2020,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the best! We got to see lots of great places of LA. Our tour guide, Gregory, was so informative and fun! He made the tour so much better with his narratives and commentary. We enjoyed it so much as he made the trip so much more interesting.
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