Hollywood by Night Open-Air Tour with Griffith Observatory Los Angeles

Sunset Strip after dark

Sunset Strip is the stretch of Sunset Boulevard that runs through West Hollywood, famous since the 1960s for rock and roll, comedy clubs and giant billboards. After dark the neon signs, music venues and movie posters light up, and the atmosphere is very different from the daytime. Your guide explains how the Strip earned its reputation and points out the landmarks that have made it famous.

People who search for a Hollywood night tour usually want exactly this: the glow of the boulevard, the historic clubs and the sense of an old-fashioned entertainment district. The route and stops can change depending on traffic and events, but the Strip is always a highlight.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street and holds more than 2,700 stars set into the pavement, honouring performers in film, television, music and radio. The first stars were laid in 1960, and today the walk is one of the most visited free attractions in Los Angeles.

At night the boulevard is busy and colourful, with the famous theatres lit up and street performers around the crowds. Your guide helps you find famous names and explains how the stars are chosen. Keep your phone handy for photos, and keep valuables close, as in any crowded tourist area.

Griffith Observatory and the night view of Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory sits on the slope of Mount Hollywood and opened in 1935. The building itself is a landmark of Art Deco style, and its terraces give one of the best views in the city, taking in the Hollywood Sign in one direction and the sea of lights across the basin in the other.

Visiting Griffith Observatory at night is a favourite for photographers and couples. The observatory grounds are open in the evening, though opening hours of the building and exhibits change by season and day, so ask your guide what is open on your date. Bring a jacket, since it is often cool on the hill after sunset.

Planning your Hollywood night tour

The tour lasts about 1.5 hours and starts in the late afternoon, so on many dates you see the city change from twilight to night. It is a good choice for your first evening in Los Angeles, and the guide can give tips on where to go afterwards.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket and charge your phone for photos. Meet at the point shown in your booking voucher in Hollywood, and arrive a few minutes early. If you are asking whether the tour is worth it, it is a short and easy way to see the sights of Hollywood in the evening light without organising anything yourself.