Where exactly do I meet the guide?

The meeting point is the Astronomers Monument on East Observatory Road, just outside the observatory. Arrive a few minutes before your booked slot.

Do I need to print my ticket, or is mobile fine?

A mobile ticket on your phone is perfectly fine — no need to print anything.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge, though the planetarium show is only available to guests aged 5 and above.

Is the observatory accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?

Yes — the tour and the observatory building are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.

How long does the full experience take?

The planetarium show alone runs 40 minutes. The total duration including the guided tour varies; check your specific booking details for the full time commitment.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Cancellation terms are shown at checkout before you confirm your booking. Review the policy there to understand your options.

Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour + Planetarium Show Ticket

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Duration

1 hour 30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Observatory admission

Expert guide (observatory employee)

Reserved seat at the 40-minute live-narrated Samuel Oschin Planetarium show

Not included

Transport to and from the observatory

Food, drinks, or personal purchases

Meeting point

Astronomers Monument, East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Meet your guide at the Astronomers Monument on East Observatory Road, outside the main observatory building. Look for your guide there at your confirmed tour time.

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What to bring

Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
Comfortable walking shoes
A layer — the hilltop can be breezy

Know before you go

Children under 5 are admitted free but cannot attend the planetarium show.

The planetarium show is suitable for ages 5 and above only.

The tour and site are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Meet at the Astronomers Monument on East Observatory Road at your confirmed time.

Griffith Observatory sits on a hilltop — dress for variable weather, especially in the evening.

Good to know

Planetarium show40 minutes (live-narrated)

AccessibilityWheelchair and stroller accessible

Group sizeSmall group

ChildrenUnder 5s free; planetarium show for ages 5+

Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour + Planetarium Show Ticket

Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour + Planetarium Show Ticket

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