Griffith Observatory Audio Tour

By WeGoTrip

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Tour departs from

Los Angeles

Duration

1.5 hours

Pick up / meeting point

Griffith Observatory,East Observatory Road,Los Angeles,90027,US

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the Universe through interactive experience of the most-visited public observatory. See the night sky above your head or through telescopes such as twin Zeiss refractor. Get to know how astronauts of the Apollo missions were trained here in 1960's

What's included?

Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (English)

Live GPS map on your smartphone, route from stop to stop

Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations

Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app

Earphones — you should bring your own

Tickets for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (10 USD)

What to expect?

Make your way to the stars and explore the universe at the Griffith Observatory, guided by this in-app audio tour! Keep in mind that the Observatory has a free (!) admission. By buying this audio tour, you don’t pay for your entry. However, you get an opportunity to explore the observatory at your own pace, following the carefully planned route, seeing the best it has to offer, and listening to amazing stories.The tour starts at the monument outside the Observatory and tells you about the 6 greatest astronomers in history. Then, you'll visit the Keck Central Rotunda, where you can marvel at Hugo Ballin Murals and learn how science and mythology are related. You’ll then uncover how the Sun and the Moon interact with the Earth and see a live broadcast of the Sun through solar telescopes. Next, you'll learn about meteorites and the landing on the Moon through interactive displays. In the Wilder Hall of the Eye, you'll trace the evolution of astronomical instruments and even get a close-up of the Moon and planets through the 12-inch Zeiss telescope.The tour will finish on the Terrace, where you'll find breathtaking views of LA and get the best picture of the famous Hollywood Sign. Choose to watch a live planetarium show at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium Theater. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Griffith Observatory but is provided by an independent creator. Entrance is free and requires no reservation.

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What to bring

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Requirements

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Travel notice

After booking, you will receive an email and SMS with a direct download link for the app and audio-guide
Wheelchair accessible