Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour

From star-spotting to stargazing, enjoy the stellar sights of L.A. in the evening on our new 90-minute Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour. Beginning at 5:00pm (Friday - Monday) 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 6:30pm.
From star-spotting to stargazing, enjoy the stellar sights of L.A. in the evening on our new 90-minute Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour. Beginning at 5:00pm (Friday - Monday) 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 6:30pm.
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    From US$53.00 (Full price from US$56.00)
  • Child 3-12 years
    From US$43.00 (Full price from US$46.00)
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Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour
Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour
Our Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour gives you the chance to see L.A. glow at sunset. You'll 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.
FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, from an on-street Big Bus Tours staff member, on the bus, from a trusted retailer such as your hotel concierge, or at one of our key sales points. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.
How long does the tour take?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.
What time do tours start and how often do buses run?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Where can I start the tour?
You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Los Angeles
Hop on board with Big Bus Tours Los Angeles to discover the City of Angels from an open-top double-decker bus! You're free to hop on and off at any stop to explore LA in more detail, rejoining the tour when you're ready.
Big Bus Tours Los Angeles offers two different tour routes: The Hollywood Loop (Red Route) and the Beach Loop (Blue Route). Tickets are available for 1-day or 2-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing.

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