Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour
Highlights
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See the famous LA sunset from an open-top luxury minibus
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Explore Griffith Observatory, one of LA's most iconic and beautiful landmarks
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Capture photos of downtown LA, the Pacific Ocean, and more from the natural surroundings of the Observatory
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Hear the history and hidden stories of LA and Griffith from an expert live guide
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Wander the halls of Griffith and peer through its famous telescopes
Summary
From star-spotting to stargazing, enjoy the stellar sights of L.A. in the evening on our 90-minute Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour. Beginning at 6:30pm from our Stop #1 on Hollywood Boulevard, this guided tour winds its way up Mount Hollywood to the famous Griffith Observatory, where you'll have half an hour of free time to explore the observatory and take in those stunning views of the Hollywood Sign and the City of Los Angeles. The tour concludes back at Stop #1 at 8:00pm.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-64 years)
$56.00
Child:
(5-11 years)
$46.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Our Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour gives you the chance to see L.A. glow at sunset. Start your tour in Hollywood and travel from Hollywood Boulevard to Griffith Observatory, passing the elegant neighborhoods of Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz.
At Griffith Observatory, you'll have 30 minutes of free time to visit the observatory and bask in the expansive views across L.A, from the Hollywood Sign in the north-west to Downtown L.A. in the south-east, fringed by the dramatic geography of the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains. The tour is conducted on our open-top Mercedes minibuses, with our entertaining guides sharing local facts, stories and insights along the way.
Here's what you can look forward to on the tour:
At Griffith Observatory, you'll have 30 minutes of free time to visit the observatory and bask in the expansive views across L.A, from the Hollywood Sign in the north-west to Downtown L.A. in the south-east, fringed by the dramatic geography of the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains. The tour is conducted on our open-top Mercedes minibuses, with our entertaining guides sharing local facts, stories and insights along the way.
Here's what you can look forward to on the tour:
Griffith Observatory: Get up close to the stars in one of the world's leading public observatories.
The Hollywood Sign: Snap a selfie with the world-famous Hollywood sign in the background.
Stunning City Views: Enjoy unparalleled views of downtown LA, the Pacific Ocean, and sometimes even the distant mountains.
Astronomy Exhibits: Explore the observatory's fascinating exhibits on space and astronomy.
Live Guide: Learn about LA's history and culture from our knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Join Big Bus LA for a must-see tour of one of LA's most iconic landmarks!
What’s included?
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90-minute Panoramic Sunset Tour by open-top minibus -
30-minute exploration of Griffith Observatory -
Live guide -
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Things to know
Before you go
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Tour operates on an open-top luxury mini-bus
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Buses are not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
The Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour departs at 6:30pm from our Stop #1 (Big Bus Visitor Center, 6763 Hollywood Boulevard). Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance to redeem your ticket and take your seat on the bus.
The tour duration is approximately 90 minutes: a 30-minute journey to Griffith Observatory, a 30-minute stop at Griffith Observatory, and a 30-minute journey back to Stop #1, where the tour will end around 8:00pm. Tour commentary is given by our live guide in English only. Food, open drinks, smoking, and animals are not permitted on the tour, and the minibuses cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers.
About operator:
Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
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