Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park
Overview
Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a City Balloon Tours 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
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour
- Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!
- Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
Meeting Location
2700 North Vermont Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Los Angeles
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Greek Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hollywood Hills
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Griffith Observatory
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hollywood Sign
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (pass by)
Los Feliz (pass by)
Griffith Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Hollywood
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lee
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Century City (pass by)
Warner Bros. Studios (pass by)
Downtown Los Angeles (pass by)
Silver Lake (pass by)
Hollywood
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Los Angeles Zoo (pass by)
Autry Museum of the American West (pass by)
Bird Sanctuary Griffith Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Walt Disney Studios (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5569HIKE
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour.
- Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!.
- Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- 2.5-hour Hollywood Hills Hike Tour
- Expert advice for your stay in LA from your Los Angeles tour guide!
- Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles tour guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
