Griffith Observatory Guided Tour and Planetarium Ticket Option

Los AngelesLos Angeles
Durations- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Enjoy a curated journey through space and time at the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles's gateway to the stars. This tour, designed by former observatory employees, shows you the best of the 67,000 square feet exhibition space, and covers the science, history, architecture, and movie trivia of the iconic site. Note the special ticket option for the planetarium theater, a 40-minute immersive show with live narration for ages 5+.

  • Learn about the history, film trivia, science, and lore of Griffith Observatory
  • Explore LA’s vast, historic landmark on a curated tour
  • Small group tour
  • Optional special ticket option for the planetarium theater show

What To Expect

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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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hollywood Sign

One of the best views of the sign!

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Meet your guide on the front lawn at Astronomers Monument. 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.
To see a planetarium show, you can buy tickets in person. Your guide will show you how. They’re $10 for adults and $6 for kids ages 5-12 (under 5 not allowed in the theater).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Max group – 15

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