On location · FILM STUDIO TOURS IN THE USA
Working lots where the tram stops for a shoot, plus the theme-park versions that never do. The 14 below are priced by access, and clear about which put you inside a soundstage.
Spend three hours at a working Hollywood studio, beginning with a one-hour guided backlot tour before exploring sets and exhibits at your own pace. You can visit the real Central Perk set, sit in Sheldon’s spot from The Big Bang Theory, and see DC and Harry Potter displays. Guides speak English, French, or Spanish.
“no wonder Hollywood is called the dream factory . Come and see, you’ll feel it”
Spend about three hours at Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood with a small group of up to 14. Ride through working backlot streets, visit the Friends and Big Bang Theory sets, explore DC and Harry Potter displays, and try green-screen effects. Guides such as Maya, Maddie, Ken, and Javier bring the studio’s movie-making past to life.
“take the time to go through all that there is to offer during the tour. Our tour guide had a wealth of information that he passed on to us which made the tour very interesting.”
Spend a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood with access to rides, shows, themed lands, and the famous Studio Tour. Meet dinosaurs in Jurassic World, race through Mario Kart, visit Hogwarts, and finish at CityWalk. Your mobile ticket is valid on the selected date. Universal Express is available as an upgrade.
“Beautiful at the holidays! The City Walk is great before you even get into the theme park. We really enjoyed the theme park…Whoville, The Grinch, Studio Tour, Hogswart area…just a wonderful experience.”
Spend a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood with admission, one-time Express access to every ride and attraction, reserved show seating, and one reservation-free entry to Super Nintendo World when required. Ride Jurassic World, Hogwarts and Transformers, then take the Studio Tour and finish at CityWalk.
“Loved Universal Studios. The skip the line tickets were well worth the money. We were able to see and experience the entire park thanks to the skip the line tickets.”
Spend about eight hours at Universal Studios Hollywood with a personal guide, exclusive backlot access, unlimited Express entry, reserved show seating, valet parking, light refreshments, and a gourmet lunch. The studio tour is the heart of the day, while Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, Jurassic World, and WaterWorld fill out the park visit.
“It was wonderful from the time we walked in and retreated to a VIP breakfast and basically let around the park with a special tour guide seeing behind the scene views of the studio. The rides were great and we had no wait at all. The lunch was amazing with a full array of food that my adult children devoured. My daughter said this is the best Experience at an amusement park ever!!”
Spend a movie-filled day in Los Angeles with an open-air tour through Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood, followed by Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood. See the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, Friends sets, Harry Potter displays, and DC props. Guides such as Michael, Stan, Meg, and Drew have helped bring the stops to life.
“Enjoyed the tour. Backlot tour of Warner Brothers is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the Celebrity home tour as well.”
Spend about 40 minutes to an hour inside the working Muscle Shoals Sound Studio with a guide such as Chase or Terrell. Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Paul Simon, The Staple Singers, and other artists, then browse the small gift shop supporting the nonprofit studio.
“The tour guide stories were colorful and numerous. He seemed to have firsthand knowledge of some of the moments he was sharing with us”
Spend a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood with a live English-speaking guide, a special backlot trolley, unlimited Universal Express access, priority show seating, valet parking, breakfast, and a gourmet lunch. You may visit working sets and sound stages, though access depends on production schedules.
“Our guide took us to the front of the line on all the rides. The breakfast and lunch were first class 5 star quality meals. Highly recommend this package. It's worth it.”
Pair a Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood visit with either an open-air Celebrity Homes Tour or a 24-hour Hollywood hop-on hop-off ticket. You will see real sets from Friends and The Big Bang Theory, explore Stage 48 and DC and Harry Potter exhibits, then visit sights such as the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, or the Walk of Fame.
“we enjoyed it very much the views the information was not quite up to date but still was interesting to hear”
Spend about an hour touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park home and studio with an English-speaking guide. See the house where Wright tested ideas that shaped his career, hear stories about the family and furnishings, and visit in a small group of up to 16 people. Guides have included Paul, Polly, Karl, Diane, Mary, Carolyn, and Adam.
“The experience was great. Mary was a wonderful guide, she is very knowledgeable and she has a lot of passion for Wright design We enjoyed our time and learned a lot”
Start at Father Duffy Square and walk through Broadway’s theater district with an English-speaking guide. See the Richard Rodgers, Majestic, Second Stage, and Theatre Row, then visit an active rehearsal studio in Hell’s Kitchen. Groups cap at 12, and guides such as A.J., Jessie, Hannah, and Mickey bring theater experience to the route.
“What a fun tour! My guide was friendly, engaging and more knowledgeable about the workings and history of Broadway than I could have imagined. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and appreciated the extra neighborhood tips he gave.”
Follow Chicago Fire locations with guide Deen in a private vehicle, from Lottie’s Pub and Firehouse 51 to the Fire Academy, Millennium Park, and the Cultural Center. The tour runs about two hours, includes downtown pickup within five miles, and may offer a closer look at Firehouse 51 when filming and emergency calls allow.
“It was a very good experience for me and my family. Deen was great with us. I really suggest this tour. We really enjoy”
Join Deen for a private two-hour Chicago Fire tour for up to three people. Visit Firehouse 51, the Chicago Fire Academy, Lottie’s Pub, Millennium Park, and the Chicago Cultural Center, with hotel pickup within five miles of downtown. Filming may change access, and some sites are self-guided with clear instructions.
“It was a wonderful experience. The guide was super nice and knows a lot about Chicago and the tv show. He took me to awesome places around the city. It’s really worth it. I highly recommend the tour.”
Spend two days combining Universal Studios Hollywood with your choice of a guided open-air Celebrity Homes Tour or a 24-hour hop-on hop-off Hollywood route. See Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Sign, and key film-city sights, then use the free shuttle from Starline Tours to avoid theme-park parking.
“Friendly and helpful staff members. However better coordination is expected from the kiosk staff on Hollywood boulevard”
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