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Griffith Observatory Tour and Optional Planetarium Ticket
Los Angeles,
United States
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Overview
Duration
1h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Tour the 67,000-square-foot Griffith Observatory with this curated itinerary developed by former observatory employees. Travel through space and time as your guide covers everything from science to Los Angeles history to movie magic. The observatory is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of LA including the Hollywood Sign.
After your tour, you can enjoy a show in the world-famous planetarium theater. Bring money for tickets, and your guide can help you purchase these on-site. This 40-minute immersive show includes live narration and out-of-this-world projections. Shows are open to ages 5 and older.
NOTE: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA or their employees.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. 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).
What's included
Optional upgrade on-site for your ticket to see a 40-minute show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Local guide and expert on the Griffith Observatory. Glimpse of the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory. Curated itinerary design by former Griffith Observatory employees. Panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign. Photo op with a statue of Albert Einstein statue
What's not included
Parking. Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ExperienceFirst
Meeting Point
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.