Stargazing · WORLDWIDE

Our Top 15 Private Stargazing Tours Around the World

34 tours  ·  from $30 a head

No shared eyepiece, no waiting your turn, and a guide who answers your questions rather than the group's. The 15 below are priced for the whole party where the operator quotes it that way.

Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour - The Getty Center: art, gardens, and city views
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Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

1.Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $172Our pick

Review of LA’s six-hour private Getty and Griffith tour, with Hollywood sights, expert guides, transport, timing, price value, and practical tips.

“Very friendly tour guide, gave lots of info about the different spots. Bus was nice but a bit noisy. Without mic, guide was sometimes hard to understand. But in general a very good recommendable tour.”

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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide - Pickup from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek
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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory - Starting at the Dark Sky Project base
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Stargazing Experience at Cowan’s Private Observatory

3.Stargazing Experience at Cowan’s Private Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 85 reviews · from $82

See the Southern skies from Cowan’s Private Observatory near Lake Tekapo, with expert guides, telescopes, shuttle transport, and weather refunds.

“Weather bad, so couldn't go out, but indoor experience was nice. After the indoor explanation, they sky became clear, so I could see the stars by going into to countryside.”

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Private astronomy tour with sunset toast, picnic, and astrophotography

4.Private astronomy tour with sunset toast, picnic, and astrophotography

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Review of Tenerife’s Teide astronomy tour with sunset, Canarian food, telescopes, hotel pickup, and live Andromeda Galaxy photography.

“this whole experience was incredible from start to finish. we did have to drive to a different spot and then back again to ensure we saw the stars but the team were great with their communication and making sure we saw what we paid for! their knowledge was very thorough and the ensured we were all comfortable, safe and happy at every point. top guys! great experience! would definitely do it again”

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Private Tour of Griffith Observatory - Meeting the guide beneath the Astronomers Monument
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Private Tour of Griffith Observatory

5.Private Tour of Griffith Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $349

Private Griffith Observatory tour with an expert guide, Hollywood Sign views, astronomy exhibits, and optional planetarium show.

“Estevan was an amazing guide. We are locals and have done the Observatory before, but Estevan made the trip more interesting. He went above and beyond to assist us with 2 wheel chairs for my aging parents. He could also help us find bathrooms and elevators.”

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Private Night Vintage Land Rover Desert Safari & Stargazing - Leaving Dubai in the late afternoon
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Private Night Vintage Land Rover Desert Safari & Stargazing

6.Private Night Vintage Land Rover Desert Safari & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $781

Review of Dubai’s private night Land Rover safari, wildlife drive, desert dinner, nocturnal walk, and guided stargazing.

“What a memorable night for not only myself by for my 13 year old grandson, Jacob our tour guide was incredible and helped take so many photos especially for the night time. From the gentleman from South Africa with the wildlife and our fellow Aussie who was the astronomer, you all made this experience as one of our favourite tours in Dubai”

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Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos in La Palma - The private telescope session and the guide’s approach
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Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos in La Palma

7.Stargazing Private Tour at Roque De Los Muchachos in La Palma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Review of La Palma’s private Roque de los Muchachos stargazing tour, with telescope views, expert guidance, prices, timing, and practical tips.

“The star gazing was amazing. Although we were not there at a good time to see space because of the moon, Angelo found a way to show us very interesting things in the cosmo I can't believe existed. It was cold so bring cold gear include hat and gloves.”

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PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing - The intermediate hike and sunset viewpoint
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PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

8.PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of Tenerife’s private Teide hike and stargazing tour, with sunset wine, telescope viewing, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“This was the highlight of our whole cruise & trip. Javier was an amazing guide! He gave us the history of Tenerife and showed us the beautiful and varied landscape of the island. We saw incredible views from multiple locations and then had a glass of wine while watching the sunset! To top it off, we enjoyed stargazing under the clear sky. A truly spectacular afternoon and night! One note: The road was very windy so be prepared if you get motion sickness.”

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Griffith Observatory: Scott E-Bike Tours LA Private Tour - Movie theaters, awards, and late-night television
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Griffith Observatory: Scott E-Bike Tours LA Private Tour

9.Griffith Observatory: Scott E-Bike Tours LA Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $124

Ride an e-bike from Hollywood to Griffith Observatory for film sites, hills, skyline views, local stories, and personal photos.

“This tour exceeded my expectations. Amazing Tour. Scott’s in depth knowledge intuition made a fantastic tour guide. He customized the tour to my needs. It was my first time to LA and Hollywood, ever. Little did I know or until the end of the tour, other tour guides told me has the most in depth knowledge of any tour guide. He’s been doing it for almost 20 years. His bikes are top notch and best in class I felt very safe and in control the whole time. But, Scott really makes the tour. He took unbelievably “epic” photos for me the whole time, lots of stories and picturesque views with…”

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Dubai: Private Night Safari & Astronomy with 3-Course Dinner - Riding through the reserve in a 1950s Land Rover
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Dubai: Private Night Safari & Astronomy with 3-Course Dinner

10.Private Night Safari & Astronomy with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $816

Review of Dubai’s private night safari with vintage Land Rover, desert wildlife, Bedouin dinner, shisha, and telescope stargazing.

“We were picked up from our hotel in a comfortable 4 wheel drive by our tour guide who was very pleasant and educated us on life, culture and sites as we drove to the Dubai Conservation Reserve. On arrival we were transferred to an original 1950s Land Rover which made the whole experience all the more authentic. We saw 5 scorpions and tracked at least 3 snakes but did not dare venture into the bush to find them. Owl Feeding - this was my first experience of this nature and i loved it! Dinner - this was excellent! Refreshing beverages, fresh salads and fruits, delicious mezze and a wonderful main…”

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Doha: Private Desert Safari at Night with Stargazing - The Mesaieed stop, tea, and the optional camel ride
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Doha: Private Desert Safari at Night with Stargazing

LA: Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour - Starting near the Original Farmers Market
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LA: Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

12.Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · from $480

Review of LA’s private Getty Center and Griffith Observatory tour, with Beverly Hills drives, Hollywood sights, pricing, access, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide Gregory was knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny! He made the tour so enjoyable. Our bus driver Tony got us to each destination safely and he was friendly as well. Wonderful sights at Getty and Griffith. Loved it!”

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From Marrakech: Private Chegaga Desert Star Gazing 4WD Tour - Day one: High Atlas views and Aït Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: Private Chegaga Desert Star Gazing 4WD Tour

14.From Marrakech: Private Chegaga Desert Star Gazing 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $635

Review of a three-day private Marrakech to Erg Chegaga desert tour with Atlas views, Berber music, camel trekking, and stargazing.

“The tour guide Mustapha was very good, helpful, and friendly. The Erg Chegaga is wonderful in terms of colors and atmosphere. The local team is very welcoming. The route to get there and back offers wonderful landscapes of southern Morocco.”

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Kurashiki Private Romantic Night in the Observatory Recliners - Arriving five minutes early at Chuo
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Kurashiki Private Romantic Night in the Observatory Recliners

15.Kurashiki Private Romantic Night in the Observatory Recliners

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $29Best value

Recline beneath Kurashiki’s opening observatory roof, enjoy beer and snacks, and view stars through a 31.5cm telescope in a private hour.

“We were treated to a wonderful tour by our knowledgeable guide Shota. He invoked a sense of curiosity in me that I had forgotten and helped to provided an unforgettable experience. We went on a clear day and could see Mars, Jupiter and Read more”

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