Griffith Observatory Insider Tour with Samuel Oschin Planetarium Show
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$112Overview
This 90-minute walking tour offers a detailed look at Griffith Observatory led by guides who formerly worked there. The tour begins at the Astronomers Monument, a large outdoor concrete sculpture honoring six famous astronomers. Visitors then enter the observatory to see features such as the large Foucault Pendulum, a 50,000-volt Tesla Coil, and an interactive periodic table of elements. The guide shares insights on the observatory’s architecture, history, and connections to movies. The tour includes panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and a photo opportunity with the Albert Einstein statue on site. The final part of the experience is a 40-minute show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, included in the ticket. This show is suitable for visitors aged 5 and older. The tour group is kept small to maintain an in-depth experience. Parking and gratuities are not included. Participants meet the guide at the Astronomers Monument on the observatory’s front lawn. The tour operator is independent and not affiliated with the City of Los Angeles or the observatory staff, so questions about the tour should be directed only to the guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Astronomers Monument
The tour starts at the large outdoor concrete Astronomers Monument on the front lawn. This sculpture honors six important astronomers and serves as the meeting point for the guide and guests.
Griffith Observatory
Inside the observatory, visitors see exhibits including one of the largest Foucault Pendulums, a 50,000-volt Tesla Coil, and an interactive periodic table of elements. The guide explains the observatory's science, architecture, and film history. Guests can also view the night sky as seen through the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory.
90 min
Hollywood Sign
The tour offers one of the best panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign from the observatory grounds, providing a popular photo opportunity.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Griffith Observatory Insider Tour with Samuel Oschin Planetarium Show
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$112Overview
This 90-minute walking tour offers a detailed look at Griffith Observatory led by guides who formerly worked there. The tour begins at the Astronomers Monument, a large outdoor concrete sculpture honoring six famous astronomers. Visitors then enter the observatory to see features such as the large Foucault Pendulum, a 50,000-volt Tesla Coil, and an interactive periodic table of elements. The guide shares insights on the observatory’s architecture, history, and connections to movies. The tour includes panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and a photo opportunity with the Albert Einstein statue on site. The final part of the experience is a 40-minute show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, included in the ticket. This show is suitable for visitors aged 5 and older. The tour group is kept small to maintain an in-depth experience. Parking and gratuities are not included. Participants meet the guide at the Astronomers Monument on the observatory’s front lawn. The tour operator is independent and not affiliated with the City of Los Angeles or the observatory staff, so questions about the tour should be directed only to the guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Astronomers Monument
The tour starts at the large outdoor concrete Astronomers Monument on the front lawn. This sculpture honors six important astronomers and serves as the meeting point for the guide and guests.
Griffith Observatory
Inside the observatory, visitors see exhibits including one of the largest Foucault Pendulums, a 50,000-volt Tesla Coil, and an interactive periodic table of elements. The guide explains the observatory's science, architecture, and film history. Guests can also view the night sky as seen through the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory.
90 min
Hollywood Sign
The tour offers one of the best panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign from the observatory grounds, providing a popular photo opportunity.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.