Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
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2 hours 30 minutes
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L.A. is ready to welcome visitors!
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!
Additional Info
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
If you don't see your preferred time listed, Bikes and Hikes LA offers flexible private and group tour options—reach out to learn more.
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!
Closed-toe shoes are required and layers are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
What‘s Included
Free Parking at the Greek Theater for this Los Angeles Tour. See posted signs.
Free Wifi Hotspot on this Los Angeles Tour
Insider, Skip-The-Line Access to the Griffith Observatory!
Unlimited Instagram / Tik Tok opportunities on this Hollywood Hills 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
Options
10am (arrive at 9:45)
10am departure, includes 2.5-hour guided hike
Reviews
1,017 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
WendyWoonLi T,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Uphill hike for about 30 min. Manageable but may be tough for some. It was all worth it for the view though! Our guide Michael was great! Shared some Hollywood stories along the way and helped me with my bags as well!
Griffith Observatory Hike and Tour
bouchji,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was great. Enjoyed the hike up - the observatory was busy but the exhibits very interesting. Well organized and saw a few deer on the hike up
Griffin tour
CrazyGG,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was great. Wonderful tour. He is very knowledgeable and had a lot of history to share.
Amazing Hollywood Sign Tour with Michael!!
243shalinik,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was an amazing tour guide for our Hollywood Sign tour! He helped us take truly impressive pictures and made sure everyone got great shots. He also shared fascinating information about the Hollywood Sign, including its history and the family stories behind it, which made the tour incredibly interesting and engaging. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly nature really stood out. I highly recommend Michael as a tour guide. Thank you, Michael, for a wonderful experience!
LA’s Nature at its Finest.
michaelbU2491BS,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful way to spend a morning. Mark’s knowledge of the local area and the history of Griffith Park was incredibly enlightening and made for a wonderfully immersive experience. Would happily recommend the entire experience to anyone who is considering seeing LA’s largest green space up close.
Griffith Park with Josh
FarAway18232498618,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh gave a fun and informative tour with our family of 7 plus two other small groups for a total of 14 hikers. Some were worried the hike would be too much for them but Josh’s enthusiasm and experience, plus ample “breathers” made it an excellent experience for all with good exercise. Amazing views, photo ops, ample water, and lots of fun history made this Thanksgiving morning a highlite of our day. We will book another tour soon.
Great hiking experience!!!
Ljubinka A,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00She is an amazing guide. She paced the hike really well, took photos, and gave us information about the park, the observatory, the sign. The information was beyond what you can find on the internet. Overall, great experience!!! Highly recommended.
Amazing!
H1333TQelenaa,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very fun and informative :] As a rather experienced hiker, it was a fun challenge in the beginning and a nice easy hike-walk for the rest. Katie was really kind and helpful; we learned quite a bit and she took many pictures of us! Speaking of which, our party was not big— just me and my direct family. The views were amazing, definitely worth it.
Excellent tour by Noelle
478zeweic,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noelle is a really good guide who takes very good care of us, especially our safety. She is also very knowledgeable and funny
Incredible family hike in Griffith Park
360jaclynb,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was incredible. So knowledgeable about Griffith Park and tailored our hike perfectly to our family’s needs. She had great information about the park, the Hollywood Sign and the Observatory. We had a great day walking and talking with Katie. And she also took amazing pictures for us! We would recommend this hike with Katie wholeheartedly!
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