Universal City Overlook tours

The reporting point has changed to 6609 Sunset Blvd when I visited in May 2025. The tour brings us to a few places of interest including Santa Monica Beach, Original Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory. Our bus guide knows where are some of the places to get good food in LA.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Half Day Tour and our Guide Chad was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny!! We saw and learnt about lots of different attractions and had ample time to explore at the three stops (Santa Monica Pier, The Grove / Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory)

Visiting Griffith Observatory was an unforgettable experience, made even better by our incredible guide, Barry! From the moment we arrived, Barry’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge of astronomy brought everything to life. He took us through the exhibits, sharing fascinating insights about space, the planets, and the history of the observatory in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. One of the highlights was the planetarium show—Barry made sure we got the best experience by explaining what to look out for and answering all our questions with patience and expertise. He even guided us to the best spots for breathtaking views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.

I think it's easier to understand if you think of it as a tour that mainly goes to Griffith Observatory and admires the night view. On the way there and back, you can enjoy the night view of Hollywood, Los Angeles, etc., and they will also show you around various buildings along the way. This tour is recommended for those who want to go to Griffith Observatory efficiently in a short amount of time and enjoy the night view.

I will give 5 stars to this trip because the guide Katie was awesome. she said many things about the local & she is very knowledgeable. They know the exact spot where will be the best view to see this Hollywood sign. it was a great experience. everyone should take this guide to visit this place.

easy to find the booth and confirm booking. our guide is absolutely helpful and gave tips where to take photos. it was short and sweet. just a little bit sad that the Hollywood sign was too far from where we are, was not able to take close up pictures.

The notification was a bit slow, and the meeting point was not clearly marked. I asked a taxi to go up the mountain, but the address was different. When I arrived at the scene, I received a notice saying that the tour guide at the time I booked was sick and could not come, so I had to join the next one, but then The tour guide is also good... very lively and good at taking photos and videos. I feel like I brought an extra tripod 😂

I was able to see the main points of LA very compactly. The guide explained things kindly and the schedule was flexible, so I had a satisfactory time. If you have only one day to tour LA, I highly recommend it.