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Griffith Observatory Hike: Scenic Griffith Park Tour
4.9
1,023 Ratings
Los Angeles
Embark on a 3.5-mile hike to the highest peak in Griffith Park, enjoying breathtaking views of LA and iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign. Explore the famous Griffith Observatory and discover insider anecdotes from your expert guide.
Embark on a 3.5-mile hike to the highest peak in Griffith Park, enjoying breathtaking views of LA and iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign. Explore the famous Griffith Observatory and discover insider anecdotes from your expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Los Angeles - Begin your adventure with a safety briefing and an overview of what to anticipate.
- The Greek Theatre - Meet at the front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be identifiable by a yellow vest.
- Hollywood Hills - Embark on an exciting LA tour as you hike through the Hollywood Hills.
- Griffith Observatory - Visit one of…
- Los Angeles - Begin your adventure with a safety briefing and an overview of what to anticipate.
- The Greek Theatre - Meet at the front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be identifiable by a yellow vest.
- Hollywood Hills - Embark on an exciting LA tour as you hike through the Hollywood Hills.
- Griffith Observatory - Visit one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks to explore a wide range of space and science exhibits on this Hollywood Hills Hike tour.
- Hollywood Sign - Capture stunning photos of the Hollywood Sign for Instagram and TikTok from Tiffany Point on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills - Enjoy panoramic views of one of LA’s most renowned cemeteries on the Hollywood Hills Tour.
- Los Feliz - Discover one of LA’s trendiest neighborhoods, Los Feliz, during our Hollywood Sign hike. Make sure to visit Los Feliz on your next Los Angeles tour!
- Los Angeles River - Admire the beautiful LA River on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
- Griffith Park - This entire Los Angeles tour takes place within Griffith Park, where we’ll highlight its captivating history!
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Experience hiking through the Santa Monica Mountains on this LA tour.
- Mount Hollywood - Ascend Mount Hollywood on this Los Angeles tour.
- Mount Lee - The highlight of this Hollywood Hills Tour is viewing the Hollywood Sign atop Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Century City - Enjoy breathtaking views of the renowned Century City on this Hollywood Hills Hike Tour!
- Warner Bros. Studios - Get a bird’s eye view of Warner Brothers, LA’s most famous film studio, on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
- Downtown Los Angeles - Marvel at the gleaming skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles on this LA tour!
- Silver Lake - Our Hollywood Hills Hike offers views of the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood.
- Hollywood - Experience the best views of Hollywood on this LA City tour.
- Old Los Angeles Zoo - Catch a glimpse of the historic Los Angeles Zoo on this Hollywood Hills Tour!
- Autry Museum of the American West - Enjoy views of the Gene Autry Museum of the American West from above on this LA tour!
- Bird Sanctuary Griffith Park - Pass by the picturesque Griffith Park Bird Sanctuary on this Hollywood Hills Hike!
- The Walt Disney Studios - Capture an unforgettable view of the iconic Walt Disney Studios on this LA hike tour!
What's Included
- Discounts on future LA sightseeing tours with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
- Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities
- Personalized photo guidance for iconic shots with the Hollywood Sign
- Complimentary parking at the Greek Theater
- Access to free Wifi Hotspot
- Exclusive historic narrative of Los Angeles
- Insider access to Griffith Observatory without…
- Discounts on future LA sightseeing tours with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
- Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities
- Personalized photo guidance for iconic shots with the Hollywood Sign
- Complimentary parking at the Greek Theater
- Access to free Wifi Hotspot
- Exclusive historic narrative of Los Angeles
- Insider access to Griffith Observatory without waiting in line
- Opportunities for TikTok video creation
- Guidance by First Aid and CPR certified professional LA guide
- 2.5-hour immersive Hollywood Hills Hike
- Custom recommendations for your LA visit from an expert guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Ascend to the highest point in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, recognized as a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice!
This well-loved and family-friendly 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike through Griffith Park offers breathtaking views for your 2025 getaway.
Participants will enjoy several stops en route to the Griffith Observatory, perfect for capturing…
Ascend to the highest point in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, recognized as a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice!
This well-loved and family-friendly 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike through Griffith Park offers breathtaking views for your 2025 getaway.
Participants will enjoy several stops en route to the Griffith Observatory, perfect for capturing stunning Instagram and TikTok photos in LA (and you’ll catch a glimpse of the Hollywood Sign, too!)
This Hollywood Hills Tour concludes with an exclusive insider tour of the iconic Griffith Observatory, the most renowned filming location in Los Angeles. Found a better price for this tour elsewhere? Contact 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!
- 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
Location
2700 N Vermont Canyon Rd
North Vermont Canyon Road
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1023 Ratings)
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Frequentflier823099
Apr 16, 2026
Griffith Park Hike - Did a tour of Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory with Chris who is very informative and had a lot of information and anecdotes about the park and Los Angeles in general. At different parts of the park, he went over the terrain and the overall view of the different communities of Los Angeles we were seeing. He was very entertaining and also watch ed us carefully during the hike and making no one was hurting or lagging behind. He made the tour quite enjoyable and memorable and he did an excellent job.
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Nicole_r
Mar 20, 2026
Great way to spend a Sunday morning - My daughter and I had a lovely and enjoyable hike with Michael. Our group was small with similar pace so we were able to add a little extra distance. Michael had great facts about the park and the observatory and great tips for other points of interest in Los Angeles.
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Fuzzo
Feb 4, 2026
Marvelous Michael - Michael was a joy from start to finish. His narration was informative and fun and he was incredibly patient with my slow walking and lack of sun experience being from Scotland 😂.
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Frogger1232022
Feb 4, 2026
Outstanding tour, would recommened - He was excellent,he had interesting facts, he knew a lot about nature and was super helpful by giving us water if we needed.
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Mountainsnwinegirl
Feb 3, 2026
Totally worth it! - Michael was awesome!!! We got a private tour since there were only 2 of us. Michael was not only our hiking guide and photographer, he also had lots of stories and history to tell!
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Wendywoonli_t
Jan 19, 2026
Great experience - Uphill 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!
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Bouchji
Jan 18, 2026
Griffith Observatory Hike and Tour - Michael 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
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Crazygg
Jan 18, 2026
Griffin tour - Michael was great. Wonderful tour. He is very knowledgeable and had a lot of history to share.
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243shalinik
Dec 29, 2025
Amazing Hollywood Sign Tour with Michael!! - Michael 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!
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Michaelbu2491bs
Dec 19, 2025
LA’s Nature at its Finest. - Wonderful 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.
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