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Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour
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Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour
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Highlights
Griffith Observatory is one of the most popular attractions in LA. This historic landmark features 67,000 square feet of exhibition space. It can be hard to fully explore it without missing anything in a single day. However, this guided tour lets you get the best experience.
Join a small-group tour led by former observatory employees for an insider's trip through this iconic landmark. Explore the exhibition space, visit the public observatory, and engage yourself in the planetarium. The tour covers science, history, architecture, and even movie trivia, offering a comprehensive experience.
What's included
INCLUDED
Admission to the Griffith Observatory
1.5-hour guided tour
Knowledgeable guide
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities (optional)
Planetarium ticket (available for purchase onsite, minimum age: 5 years)
Additional information
Must Know
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
Pre Purchase
Children under 5 years join for free, please select a free ticket for them.
Usage
Show your smartphone voucher to the tour guide at the meeting point: In front of the Astronomers Monument, outside Griffith Observatory
Post Purchase
In case you are lost or running late, please call +1 646-801-8692
Good To Know
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Guide Languages: English
Advance Arrival Time: 0:15:00
Itinerary
Astronomers Monument – Honoring the world’s six most famous astronomers
Central Rotunda & Pendulum – With overhead murals inspired by Greek mythology
East Hall – Including the Tesla Coil, Nikola Tesla’s 50,000-volt invention
Griffith Observatory Roof – Where you’ll learn about the Zeiss and solar telescopes inside the copper domes
West Hall – Including the interactive periodic table of elements
Edge of Space – Feature some of the world’s most sophisticated astronomical instruments
Depths of Space – A view of the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory
Albert Einstein statue – Photo op with one of the greatest minds in history
Scale Model of Planets – Where your weight changes as you travel through our solar system
Hollywood Sign – One of the best views of this LA icon
Add-on: Samuel Oschin Planetarium – A show in an immersive theater with a high-tech star projector
Location
Venue
Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, 90027
Meeting Point
2800 E Observatory Rd
Provider
CityTour1 Corp