3.5 mi / 5.6 km Round-Trip

Quick Details:

Tour Description: This LA tour features the best views of the Los Angeles sprawl (including the Hollywood Sign!) and an exclusive, skip-the-line, insider’s Griffith Observatory museum tour

Departure Time: Choose your own start time (Observatory is not open Mondays). Limited availability. Book Now

Private Tour: Make your Griffith Observatory tour private at checkout, and choose the starting time that is most convenient for you

Standard Length: 2.5 hours

Distance: 3.5 miles round-trip (5.6 km)

Meeting Place: In front of the Greek Theatre Box Office, Griffith Park

Parking: Free parking available, pay attention to posted signs. Public transit available

Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate. Great for families. (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)

Griffith Observatory Hike Highlights:

• Hollywood Sign

• Griffith Park Observatory VIP Insider Museum Tour (Observatory is closed Mondays)

• Chance to catch a glimpse of LA celebrities hiking with their dogs on this Hollywood Hills Hike!

• Visit Famous Film Locations

• Hands down the best views of the LA metropolis

• Hollywood Sign Viewpoint

• Los Angeles History

• and more!

Length: 2.5 Hours

Fitness Level: Moderate

Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km round-trip

What is Provided

• Expert tour guide
• Bottle of water

What to Bring

• Comfortable shirt and shorts/pants
• Jacket/Windbreaker or Sweatshirt (weather depending)
• Closed-toe shoes
• Camera

What to Expect:

• We’ll be walking to the summit of Mount Hollywood along what is widely considered to be an easy to moderate hiking trail • Guests joining this experience should be in good health with a beginner to intermediate fitness expectation who are able to walk 3.5 miles and aren’t afraid to break a sweat • Guests should not have a fear of heights • Young children are welcome but should be able to hike on their own. NO STROLLERS! • Guests will be provided with water upon check in to stay hydrated throughout the hike (especially important in the warm summer months!)

Our daily Griffith Observatory Hike Tour introduces you to the most famous Instagram photo in Los Angeles – the best viewpoint of the Hollywood Sign in famed Griffith Park!

With stunning panoramic vistas, famously sunny weather, and year-round warm temperatures, Los Angeles is perfect for hiking tours. Our daily Hollywood Sign hikes deliver a unique and memorable sightseeing experience that highlight some of LA’s many outdoor and natural attractions, as well as hidden gems that most other LA tours overlook.

This 2.5 hour LA tour begins at the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, which is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Covering over 4,300 acres in central Los Angeles, Griffith Park is a natural oasis in the heart of the city, with elevated summits that provide stunning views of the iconic cityscape. Griffith Park is also one of the top Los Angeles tourist destinations and filming locations in the world. You'll wrap up this tour with the spectacular, iconic Griffith Observatory, one of the most famous LA sightseeing and filmmaking locations. You’ll learn all of its secrets, take the best Hollywood Sign photos, and make unforgettable memories on our Griffith Observatory Hike!