Duration
1.5 hours
Los Angeles · experience
Griffith Observatory: guided tour & planetarium show
A behind-the-scenes guided tour of Griffith Observatory with an observatory staff member, plus a 40-minute planetarium show.
1.5 hoursSmall groupFrom €49
The experience
A behind-the-scenes guided tour of Griffith Observatory, led by observatory staff, with a planetarium show included.
Led by someone who works at the observatory, this small-group tour goes beyond a self-guided visit into the building’s science, history, architecture and film connections — practical behind-the-scenes access at one of LA’s most-photographed viewpoints.
The ticket also includes a 40-minute planetarium show, open to ages five and up, rounding out the visit with a dedicated look at the night sky beyond what the telescopes and grounds alone can offer.
Group
Small group
Languages
English (live guide)
Format
Guided walking tour with an observatory staff member, plus a planetarium show.
Meeting point
Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, 90027, Los Angeles.
Pickup and drop-off
Not included — direct entry at the observatory.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- Travellers who want the Observatory’s history and architecture explained, not just the view.
- Families — the planetarium show works well for children five and up.
- Pairing with a Hollywood Sign viewpoint stop, since the Observatory sits right below it.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Your chosen time
Entry
Arrive 15 minutes before the start.
- 2Guided portion
Guided tour
Science, history, architecture and film connections with a staff guide.
- 340 minutes
Planetarium show
Included with the ticket; open to ages 5 and up.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A guided tour led by an observatory staff member
- Behind-the-scenes access to the building’s science and history
- A 40-minute planetarium show included
- One of LA’s best views over the city and the Hollywood Sign
Included
- ✓ Entry ticket
- ✓ Entry to the planetarium show
- ✓ Live guide
- ✓ Guided tour
Not included
- • Tips (optional)
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.