Griffith Observatory Hike: Scenic Griffith Park Tour

Embark on a 3.5-mile hike to the highest peak in Griffith Park, enjoying breathtaking views of LA and iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign. Explore the famous Griffith Observatory and discover insider anecdotes from your expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Los Angeles - Begin your adventure with a safety briefing and an overview of the day’s activities.
  • The Greek Theatre - We’ll gather in front of the Greek Theatre. Look for your guide in a yellow vest.
  • Hollywood Hills - Embark on an exciting hike through the Hollywood Hills as you start this incredible LA tour.
  • Griffith Observatory
What's Included
  • Discounts on future LA sightseeing tours with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
  • Unlimited Instagram photo opportunities
  • Personalized photo guidance for iconic shots with the Hollywood Sign
  • Complimentary parking at the Greek Theater
  • Access to free Wifi Hotspot
  • Exclusive historic narrative of Los Angeles
  • Insider access to Griffith Observatory without…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (cash or payment apps accepted)
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Los Angeles is excited to welcome visitors!
Reach the summit of Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice!
This well-loved and family-friendly 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike through Griffith Park offers breathtaking views for your 2025 vacation.
There will be several stops on the way to the Griffith Observatory to capture…

Location
2700 N Vermont Canyon Rd
North Vermont Canyon Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wendywoonli_t
Jan 19, 2026
Great experience - Uphill hike for about 30 min. Manageable but may be tough for some. It was all worth it for the view though! Our guide Michael was great! Shared some Hollywood stories along the way and helped me with my bags as well!
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Bouchji
Jan 18, 2026
Griffith Observatory Hike and Tour - Michael was great. Enjoyed the hike up - the observatory was busy but the exhibits very interesting. Well organized and saw a few deer on the hike up
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Crazygg
Jan 18, 2026
Griffin tour - Michael was great. Wonderful tour. He is very knowledgeable and had a lot of history to share.
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243shalinik
Dec 29, 2025
Amazing Hollywood Sign Tour with Michael!! - Michael was an amazing tour guide for our Hollywood Sign tour! He helped us take truly impressive pictures and made sure everyone got great shots. He also shared fascinating information about the Hollywood Sign, including its history and the family stories behind it, which made the tour incredibly interesting and engaging. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly nature really stood out. I highly recommend Michael as a tour guide. Thank you, Michael, for a wonderful experience!
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Michaelbu2491bs
Dec 19, 2025
LA’s Nature at its Finest. - Wonderful way to spend a morning. Mark’s knowledge of the local area and the history of Griffith Park was incredibly enlightening and made for a wonderfully immersive experience. Would happily recommend the entire experience to anyone who is considering seeing LA’s largest green space up close.
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Faraway18232498618
Dec 5, 2025
Griffith Park with Josh - Josh gave a fun and informative tour with our family of 7 plus two other small groups for a total of 14 hikers. Some were worried the hike would be too much for them but Josh’s enthusiasm and experience, plus ample “breathers” made it an excellent experience for all with good exercise. Amazing views, photo ops, ample water, and lots of fun history made this Thanksgiving morning a highlite of our day. We will book another tour soon.
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Ljubinka
Nov 29, 2025
Great hiking experience!!! - She is an amazing guide. She paced the hike really well, took photos, and gave us information about the park, the observatory, the sign. The information was beyond what you can find on the internet. Overall, great experience!!! Highly recommended.
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H1333tqelenaa
Nov 26, 2025
Amazing! - It was very fun and informative :] As a rather experienced hiker, it was a fun challenge in the beginning and a nice easy hike-walk for the rest. Katie was really kind and helpful; we learned quite a bit and she took many pictures of us! Speaking of which, our party was not big— just me and my direct family. The views were amazing, definitely worth it.
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478zeweic
Nov 9, 2025
Excellent tour by Noelle - Noelle is a really good guide who takes very good care of us, especially our safety. She is also very knowledgeable and funny
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360jaclynb
Nov 8, 2025
Incredible family hike in Griffith Park - Katie was incredible. So knowledgeable about Griffith Park and tailored our hike perfectly to our family’s needs. She had great information about the park, the Hollywood Sign and the Observatory. We had a great day walking and talking with Katie. And she also took amazing pictures for us! We would recommend this hike with Katie wholeheartedly!
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).