Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

4.9 (187 reviews) 6 hours Private tour

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Gardens and Views at Getty Center — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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Painting by Vincent van Gogh — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you the must-see highlights.

We’ll begin at the Getty Center, featuring thousands of art pieces from the Middle Ages to today as well as lavish outdoor gardens. Take a tour with your guide and then explore on your own with some free time.

Afterward, we’ll ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood as your guide points out sights along the way. Then we’ll arrive at Griffith Park for our tour of Griffith Observatory. We’ll enhance your experience by taking you on a curated journey through space and time touching on everything from architecture to movie lore.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: ExperienceFirst

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Highlights tour of the Getty, featuring the must-see artworks
Included: A private local guide to show you around LA
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Iconic views and photo ops, including the Hollywood Sign and the coast
Included: Tour of Griffith Observatory designed by former observatory employees and an astronomical artist
Included: Narrated ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood

Not included

Not included: Bring your own lunch or grab something at The Getty or Griffith Observatory Cafe

Itinerary

The Original Farmers Market

15 min

Meet your tour group at the Original Farmers Market, a celebrity hotspot and LA landmark since 1934. Arrive early to browse the more than 100 unique grocers and boutiques who’ve set up shop here.
The Getty Center

one hour Admission included

Get a guided tour of LA’s premier museum and cultural center, followed by time to explore on your own. See masterpieces from van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne as well as artwork from the Middle Ages and modern day. Outside, the gardens showcase beautiful landscaping and city views.
Beverly Hills

Passing by

Take a narrated bus ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood on your way to Griffith Park
Hollywood Sign

Passing by

The Hollywood Sign is an iconic symbol of the entertainment industry and a popular tourist destination located in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. The sign originally read "Hollywoodland" and was built in 1923 as a real estate advertisement, but it has since become a symbol of Hollywood and the film industry.
Griffith Park

one hour

Griffith Park is a large urban park located in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles, California. The park covers over 4,000 acres and is one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Griffith Observatory

2 hours

Explore LA’s world-famous public observatory, nestled in Mount Hollywood. Featured in several movies, including La La Land, the observatory has some of the best views of the City of Angels, including beaches, the LA basin, and the Hollywood Sign. You’ll get a guided tour of highlights, followed by time to explore on your own.
Hollywood

Passing by

Take a comfortable bus ride back to your meeting point at the Original Farmers Market.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You’ll board the vehicle in front of TASCHEN bookstore at 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Look for your guide wearing official ExperienceFirst gear.

End point

Using your ticket

Plan to show up 15 minutes early, so the tour can start promptly, ensuring you make the most of your experience.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. If you require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, please let us know when booking.
We have multiple times daily that you can choose from when you book. Times may be subject to change depending on driver and vehicle availability, but our team will be in touch quickly if that’s the case.