Griffith Observatory is a landmark that even locals don’t know enough about. Called “the hood ornament of LA,” it serves as a public observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space. Designed by some of its former employees, this tour will give you an intro to the city that you’ll never forget. When Griffith J. Griffith first viewed the moon from a telescope he exclaimed, "If all mankind could look through that telescope, it would change the world!" For the remainder of his life, he toiled to realize his vision for a public observatory that would benefit future generations. Now, the Griffith Observatory is the most popular attraction of its kind in the world. Join us as we discover not just an L.A. landmark, but a place where you’ll have the chance to make memories. As fellow travelers, astronomers, and Angelenos, we at ExperienceFirst will help you make the most of your time at Griffith Observatory.
Note: We are an independent tour company and are not affiliated with the City of LA.
Posted By : Lauren_B
Estevan was amazing! He had such a passion for the observatory! He was also very fun and interesting. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 13:03:54 
Posted By : Sean_Q
Estevan was a great and knowledgeable tour guide. We really enjoyed the experience. If you like science, and some LA history, you”ll enjoy this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 12:51:21
Posted By : DanfordM_B
Excellent Tour - Excellent Guide - definitely worth the cost to have such a good resource. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-01-14 12:52:00
Posted By : Tricia_G
Estevan was an amazing guide. We are locals and have done the Observatory before, but Estevan made the trip more interesting. He went above and beyond to assist us with 2 wheel chairs for my aging parents. He could also help us find bathrooms and elevators.
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 12:57:03
Posted By : Ellis
Estevan is a font of information. He worked with our time limits and modified our tour. He knows people at the Observatory so he was able to get us ahead of the line to view Saturn on a telescope.
There is so much to see and learn at the Observatory.
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Posted On : 2023-12-09 20:45:57
Posted By : Tanya_H
Our tour guide Jeff was great! Super knowledgeable and nice! Loved hearing all of the history and the night time views of the city.
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Posted On : 2023-08-11 21:36:02
Posted By : Melissa_M
Really not worth 350 dollars for 2 people to be walked around the observatory with limited knowledge. Do not recommend — can do on your own and save a lot of money.
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Posted On : 2023-05-22 22:57:45
Posted By : Paul_S
Our guide, Esteban was a former Griffith employee and animator for the Planetarium show. His knowledge and passion would be impossible to beat. Learned so much in a short period of time and the time flew by. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-04-12 12:11:08
Posted By : Petra_S
We really enjoyed meeting our tour guide Estevan. He was very knowledgeable about the science and astronomy facts in the Griffith Observatory.
Since we are interested in history, art & culture we would have enjoyed more facts about the actual Art Deco building beautiful art work and stories behind the observatory’s history.
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Posted On : 2023-04-03 12:19:00
Posted By : robmeyeratl
Esteban was amazing! In two hours he brought the entire observatory to life for me (55) and my son (14). Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-04-03 12:10:56
