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Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 15
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
For the Mount Hollywood Hike we’ll meet you at the Greek Theater. You’ll then hike through the Bird Sanctuary and up into the Hollywood Hills as we tell you about the first inhabitants of Los Angeles, the Tongva. As we climb the hills you’ll see LA spread below you, so it’s a great way to get an understanding of how the city developed and how the different areas connect with each other. From the summit of Mount Hollywood you can see almost the whole of Los Angeles.
After that we’ll follow the trails down, stopping at some of the best spots to get those Instagram shots of the Hollywood Sign, to the Griffith Observatory. We’ll finish your Mount Hollywood Hike by giving you a quick tour of the Observatory, before leaving you to enjoy this fantastic free museum.
* Tour starts 3pm (Winter) or 4pm (Summer) daily * Reusable water bottle included ($10 retail value). * Children between 7-12 y.o. gain free entry
What to expect
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90027-1401, United States
Griffith Park is one of the best things in Los Angeles, frequently used by Angelenos to jog, walk their dogs or just admire the amazing views.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont Ave, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
Learn about this historic theatre that's nestled in a corner of Griffith Park.
Hike through an area of pristine wilderness, and sanctuary for many of the areas birds.
Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California, 90068, United States
Enjoy some of the best views, and get some of the best photos, of the iconic Hollywood Sign, which is in in Griffith Park. Note: unfortunately you can't get right up to the Hollywood Sign - it's illegal.
Enjoy a secret garden behind Mount Hollywood, which was created by an immigrant in the 1920's and 30's.
Hollywood Hills
Los Angeles, California, 90068, United States
See the city spread below you from the top of the Hollywood Hills, the best view you can get of Los Angeles.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, California, 90027-1299, United States
This is one of the best museums in Los Angeles - and it's free. It occupies a fantastic vantage point over the city, so it's great for photos. Its design is an icon of Streamline Moderne and instantly recognizable from many movies and TV shows. The tour ends here, so you can continue to enjoy it for the rest of the evening.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before tour begins at the Greek Theatre box office. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
End
The Griffith Observatory is a great free museum, with free wifi, if you need a taxi, and Dash Bus ($0.50) to Sunset Vermont Metro Station (20 minutes). Please note the Observatory is closed Mondays. It's only 10 minutes walk back to the meeting point.
Redemption
Thanks for making a booking with THE REAL LOS ANGELES TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Be sure to wear comfortable, layered, clothing and shoes (no flip-flops) and remember to bring suncream / sunblock. Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. TRANSPORT / PARKING There's free parking at the Greek Theatre - unless there's an event there, in which case parking is hard-to-find and expensive (check lagreektheatre.com to find out). So, please consider taking public transport or a taxi/rideshare. The Dash bus from Sunset and Vermont Metro station is 50c and takes just 10 minutes. MEETING THE GUIDE The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour at the Greek Theatre box office. Don't worry about us, we've been doing this 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest. It's very likely there will be other guests on this tour, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers and there is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here. Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket. TIPS / GRATUITIES Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 15-20%. FINALLY! We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you.
What's included
Included
- Tour Guide
- Each guest receives a reusable water bottle ($10 retail value).
Not included
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a hike (about 3.5 miles), it’s not suitable for people with mobility issues, a low fitness level or a fear of heights.
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (12–100)
Additional information
- Good value for the family - tour is free for children aged 7-11 y.o. It's not recommended for children under 7 y.o.
- Hang out at the Griffith Observatory after the tour. It's one of the best museums in LA (closed Mondays).
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early, since we cannot wait for latecomers (there are other guests). This is LA, there's always traffic.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- Better than hiking directly to the Hollywood Sign - this route has great views of the sign AND it includes the Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theater, the Bird Sanctuary and a secret garden. It's also a gentler hike.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- Enjoy sunset over LA from Griffith Observatory after the tour. It's one of the best sights the city has to offer and it's the best light for photos.
- When making a booking please do not assume that you can park at the Greek Theatre. If there is an event there parking is EXTREMELY difficult to find. The BEST way to get there is to take an Uber or the Dash bus for 50c from Sunset and Vermont Metro Station (it takes 10 mins).
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Product code
- 122204P7
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 515 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (7) and Tripadvisor (8).
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