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Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

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Sprinter Van: Explore two iconic LA landmarks on this private tour with transportation included. This option is a maximum of 13 passengers.

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

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

Not included

  • Bring your own lunch or grab something at The Getty or Griffith Observatory Cafe

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

Meeting and pickup information

  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ExperienceFirst

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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