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Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour

See the real stars in Los Angeles

  1. Duration: 1h 30mins

  2. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: 15 Broad Street #2020, 10005, New York, US
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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)

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.

  • Show your smartphone voucher to the tour guide at the meeting point: In front of the Astronomers Monument, outside Griffith Observatory

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
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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