Tours

Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

Los Angeles, USAby Bikes and Hikes LA Tours

2.5 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 25 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

Viberest eSIM

Stay connected in USA

No roaming fees · installs in minutes

Get USA eSIM See all USA plans

Overview

Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice! This popular and family-friendkly 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk through Griffith Park showcases incredible views for your 2025 vacation. You'll make multiple stops along the way to the Griffith Observatory to capture the most spectacular Instagram and TikTok photos in LA (and you'll see the Hollywood Sign along the way, too!) This Hollywood Hills Tour wraps up with an exclusive insider tour of the iconic Griffith Observatory, the most famous filming location in Los Angeles. See a better price on this tour elsewhere? Call us and we'll match it! Highlights: Hollywood Sign Griffith Park Observatory Insider Tour Greek Theatre Mount Hollywood The Best Views in LA: Downtown, Silver Lake, Century City, and more! Famous Film Locations Insider anecdotes and tips from your expert local guide Picture-perfect Instagram opportunities …and much more!

What's included

Free Parking at the Greek Theater for this Los Angeles Tour. See posted signs.
Free Wifi Hotspot on this Los Angeles Tour
Insider, Skip-The-Line Access to the Griffith Observatory!
Unlimited Instagram / Tik Tok opportunities on this Hollywood Hills Tour
Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide
2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour
Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!

Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
Bottled water

Itinerary

1
Los Angeles
5 min
Start your tour with a safety briefing and rundown of what to expect.
2
The Greek Theatre
5 min
We'll meet you in front of the Greek Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a yellow vest
3
Hollywood Hills
10 min
You'll hike through the Hollywood Hills and begin on this epic LA tour.
4
Griffith Observatory
20 min
Enter one of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles to experience an extensive array of space and science-related displays on this Hollywood Hills Hike tour
5
Hollywood Sign
15 min
Get the best shots of the Hollywood Sign for Instagram and Tik Tok Hollywood from Tiffany Point on this Hollywood Hills Tour
6
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Pass by
The Hollywood Hills Tour offers sweeping views of one of LA's most famous cemeteries.
7
Los Feliz
Pass by
Check out one of LA's most trendy neighborhoods, Los Feliz, on our Hollywood Sign hike- be sure to visit Los Feliz the next time you tour Los Angeles!
8
Los Angeles River
Pass by
See the gorgeous LA River on this Hollywood Hills Tour
9
Griffith Park
10 min
This entire Los Angeles tour takes place inside the Griffith Park, and we'll showcase all of its fascinating history!
10
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
10 min
You'll be hiking through the Santa Monica Mountains on this LA tour.
11
Stop 11
10 min
You'll be hiking up Mount Hollywood on this tour of Los Angeles.
12
Stop 12
15 min
The crown jewel of this Hollywood Hills Tour is to see the Hollywood Sign high atop Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains.
13
Stop 13
Pass by
You'll see gorgeous vistas of famous Century City on this Hollywood Hills Hike Tour!
14
Stop 14
Pass by
Check out Warner Brothers, the most famous film studio in LA, in a bird's eye view on this Hollywood Hills Tour.
15
Stop 15
Pass by
You'll see the shimmering skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles on this LA tour!
16
Stop 16
Pass by
Our Hollywood Hills Hike features views of the hip Silver Lake neighborhood
17
Hollywood
10 min
You'll get the best views of Hollywood on this LA City tour
18
Old Los Angeles Zoo
Pass by
You'll catch a glimpse of the famous Los Angeles Zoo on this Hollywood Hills Tour!
19
Autry Museum of the American West
Pass by
You'll get views of the Gene Autry Museum of the American West from above on this LA tour!
20
Stop 20
10 min
You'll pass by the beautiful Griffith Park Bird Sanctuary on this Hollywood Hills Hike!
21
Stop 21
Pass by
You'll snag an unforgettable view of the famous Walt Disney studios on this LA hike tour!

Meeting and pickup

Meet your local tour guide IN FRONT OF the GREEK THEATER BOX OFFICE in Griffith Park (Box Office has a giant LED screen on top promoting events). Please meet your LA tour guide 15 minutes prior to departure for check in. We are unable to wait for latecomers. Please allow time for LA traffic.

End point

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide. There are other guests on the LA tour and we can not wait for latecomers.
We’ll be walking 3.5 miles (5.6 km) along what is widely considered to be an easy to moderate Hollywood Sign hiking trail

Show all 12

If you don't see your preferred time listed, Bikes and Hikes LA offers flexible private and group tour options—reach out to learn more.
Guests joining this tour should be in good health, with a beginner to intermediate fitness expectation on this Los Angeles tour
Guests should not have a fear of heights, and should not be afraid to break a sweat on this Hollywood Hills Tour
Children under 2 years old are free. For this hike tour, 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
Guests must provide their own water for this Hollywood Hills tour. We recommend that guests bring 2 bottles of water, and to hydrate before, during, and after the Griffith Observatory Hollywood Sign Hike, especially important in the warm summer months!
Closed-toe shoes are required and layers are recommended

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Viberest eSIM

Stay online in USA — from the moment you land in Los Angeles

Maps, translation & messaging — no roaming fees
Install by QR in minutes, keep your own number
Delivered to your email right after checkout

Los Angeles, USA

2 hours

2 hoursFree cancellation

from $32

Bookings are made with our partner Viator. Viberest may earn a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.

from $34per person

Date & travelers on Viator

Book now