Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
Overview
L.A. is ready to welcome visitors!
Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a City Boat Tours 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!
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
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour
- Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!
- Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
Meeting Location
North Vermont Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Los Angeles
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Greek Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hollywood Hills
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Griffith Observatory
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hollywood Sign
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Pass By)
Los Feliz (Pass By)
Griffith Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Hollywood
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lee
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Century City (Pass By)
Warner Bros. Studios (Pass By)
Downtown Los Angeles (Pass By)
Silver Lake (Pass By)
Hollywood
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Los Angeles Zoo (Pass By)
Autry Museum of the American West (Pass By)
Bird Sanctuary Griffith Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Walt Disney Studios (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5569HIKE
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