Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park Discount Tickets

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Overview

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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Los Angeles
Start your tour with a safety briefing and rundown of what to expect.
Duration: 5 mins
2. The Greek Theatre
We'll meet you in front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a yellow vest
Duration: 5 mins
3. Hollywood Hills
You'll hike through the Hollywood Hills and begin on this epic LA tour.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Griffith Observatory
Enter one of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles to experience an extensive array of space and science-related displays on this Hollywood Hills Hike tour
Duration: 20 mins
5. Hollywood Sign
Get the best shots of the Hollywood Sign for Instagram and Tik Tok Hollywood from Tiffany Point on this Hollywood Hills Tour
Duration: 15 mins
6. Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
The Hollywood Hills Tour offers sweeping views of one of LA's most famous cemeteries.
7. Los Feliz
Check out one of LA's most trendy neighborhoods, Los Feliz, on our Hollywood Sign hike- be sure to visit Los Feliz the next time you tour Los Angeles!
8. Los Angeles River
See the gorgeous LA River on this Hollywood Hills Tour
9. Griffith Park
This entire Los Angeles tour takes place inside the Griffith Park, and we'll showcase all of its fascinating history!
Duration: 10 mins
10. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
You'll be hiking through the Santa Monica Mountains on this LA tour.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Mount Hollywood
You'll be hiking up Mount Hollywood on this tour of Los Angeles.
Duration: 10 mins
12. Mount Lee
The crown jewel of this Hollywood Hills Tour is to see the Hollywood Sign high atop Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Duration: 15 mins
13. Century City
You'll see gorgeous vistas of famous Century City on this Hollywood Hills Hike Tour!
14. Warner Bros. Studios
Check out Warner Brothers, the most famous film studio in LA, in a bird's eye view on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
15. Downtown Los Angeles
You'll see the shimmering skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles on this LA tour!
16. Silver Lake
Our Hollywood Hills Hike features views of the hip Silver Lake neighborhood
17. Hollywood
You'll get the best views of Hollywood on this LA City tour
Duration: 10 mins
18. Old Los Angeles Zoo
You'll catch a glimpse of the famous Los Angeles Zoo on this Hollywood Hills Tour!
19. Autry Museum of the American West
You'll get views of the Gene Autry Museum of the American West from above on this LA tour!
20. Bird Sanctuary Griffith Park
You'll pass by the beautiful Griffith Park Bird Sanctuary on this Hollywood Hills Hike!
Duration: 10 mins
21. The Walt Disney Studios
You'll snag an unforgettable view of the famous Walt Disney studios on this LA hike tour!

Inclusion

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!

Exclusion

Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)

Bottled water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by Bikes and Hikes LA Tours

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