Getty to Griffith Observatory tour: Private 6-hour landmarks

Two of LA's landmarks in one morning or afternoon, without driving yourself

A six-hour private guided tour of Los Angeles covering the Getty Center's art collection and gardens, a narrated drive through Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip, and a tour of Griffith Observatory with views across the city. You meet at the Original Farmers Market, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide, and get both guided highlights and free time to explore at each major stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Los Angeles Original Farmers Market15m
2. Getty Center1h · entry included
3. Hollywood Signpass by
4. Griffith Park1h
5. Griffith Observatory2h
6. Hollywoodpass by

Getty Center and Griffith Observatory Tour

• Meet at Original Farmers Market
• Guided tour of Getty Center
• Explore Getty Center gardens
• Bus ride through Beverly Hills and Hollywood
• See Hollywood Sign
• Tour Griffith Park
• Guided tour of Griffith Observatory
• Explore Griffith Observatory on your own
• Bus ride back to Original Farmers Market

The experience

The day starts at the Original Farmers Market, a celebrity hotspot operating since 1934 with over 100 grocers and boutiques. From there, your guide takes you to the Getty Center, where you'll see masterpieces by van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne alongside medieval and modern works, then have time to wander the gardens and city-view terraces on your own. The route then winds through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip and Hollywood, your guide narrating the sights, before arriving at Griffith Park, where you'll see the Hollywood Sign and get views across the LA basin and beaches.

At Griffith Observatory, a former observatory employee and an astronomical artist lead you through the highlights before you explore independently. The observatory sits on Mount Hollywood and has appeared in films including La La Land. You'll ride back to the Farmers Market in the same air-conditioned vehicle, completing the loop without needing to arrange separate transportation or navigate between sites yourself.

What’s included

• A private local guide fluent in English.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the entire route.
• highlights tour at the Getty Center with access to the galleries and gardens.
• guided tour of Griffith Observatory led by a former employee and astronomical artist.
• narrated drive through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip and Hollywood.
• return transport to the Original Farmers Market.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and Wednesday7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ExperienceFirst

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both the Getty's art and Griffith Observatory in a single outing without managing your own transportation or timing between sites. A private guide and vehicle mean you move at one pace and skip the logistics of getting across LA on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What's included in the Getty Center part of the tour?

The Getty Center includes a highlights tour covering the must-see artworks, plus free time to explore the galleries and outdoor gardens on your own. You'll see European masterpieces and works spanning the Middle Ages to today.

How does the drive through Hollywood and Beverly Hills work?

After the Getty, your guide narrates a bus ride through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip and Hollywood on the way to Griffith Park. You'll pass the Hollywood Sign and see the neighborhoods from the vehicle, then arrive at Griffith Observatory.

Do I get to explore Griffith Observatory on my own?

Yes. A former observatory employee and an astronomical artist give you a guided tour of the highlights first, then you have free time to explore the observatory and its views of the city, coast and Hollywood Sign independently.

What should I bring for food and drinks?

You can bring your own lunch or buy food at the Getty's cafés or at the Griffith Observatory Cafe during your free time at each location.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, including the vehicle, the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory. All areas and surfaces are accessible. If you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, let the operator know when booking.