Have you seen the movie magic behind the screen? Los Angeles has the best studio and entertainment tours in the world. From visiting the most iconic sets and legendary sound stages to uncovering Hollywood's biggest movie stars, see the best 21 studio tours in LA. 🎬
STUDIO & ENTERTAINMENT TOUR CATEGORIES
STUDIO TOURS
1. Universal Studios Tour
📍 Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
🌐 Website: Universal Studios Tour
💰 Price: $$$
The Universal Studios Tour in Los Angeles is an amazing all-in-one entertainment experience that takes you behind the scenes of a working Hollywood studio. Visitors get to explore famous film sets, sound stages, and special effects attractions, providing a first-hand look at the magic of movie-making. This tour also includes thrilling ride experiences based on popular films and TV shows.
💡 Insider Tip: Check out the best places to sit on the tour: Guide to the Best Seats
2. Warner Bros. Studio Tour
📍 Location: 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank
🌐 Website: Warner Bros. Studio Tour
💰 Price: $$
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour highlights some of the most amazing movie sets, sound stages and memorabilia throughout American film and television history. Included are production features from Friends, the Harry Potter franchise, and the DC Universe. Their recent partnership with Turner Classic Movies adds even more new displays to be checked out - so don't miss it.
💡Insider Tip: Ask your guide about secret DC Universe vehicles (not usually highlighted).
3. Paramount Studio Tour
📍 Location: 5515 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Paramount Studio Tour
💰 Price: $$
The Paramount Studio has been home to a number of productions over the years such as Forest Gump, NCIS and The Brady Bunch. It has even sneaked cameos into movies and shows like That's So Raven, that you may not immediately recognize. You'll get to explore cool sets, props, offices, backlots, etc., all while learning about the studio and the folks behind it.
💡Insider Tip: Ask about the "Blue Sky Tank" used for water scenes (not always shown during the tour).
4. Sony Studios Tour
📍 Location: 3990 Overland Ave, Culver City
🌐 Website: Sony Studios Tour
💰 Price: $$
Originally home to the Metro Goldwyn Mayor studio lot, the Sony Studio Tour takes you through the stages of shows like Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, while exploring the rich history of MGM (you’ll see the sound stage forThe Wizard of Oz). It is one of the less expensive studio tour options available in Los Angeles, and incredibly flexible, so be sure to book yours today.
💡Insider Tip: This tour is more likely than others to take you through active productions, so be sure to keep up to date with projects being filmed there for a glimpse in the action.
5. Walt Disney Studios Tour
📍 Location: 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank,
🌐 Website: Walt Disney Studios Tour
💰 Price: $$$
Explore the beloved studio lot where Walt Disney himself once worked day to day. The Walt Disney Studios Tour guides guests through the creative process that made Disney a household name. Features include rare items such as archives with original animation artwork from classics like Snow White and The Lion King.
💡Insider Tip: Find the red fire hydrant to see the prints of a special Disney character.
CELEBRITY TOURS
6. TMZ Celebrity Tour
📍 Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: TMZ Celebrity Tour, VIP badge discounts
💰 Price: $$
The TMZ Celebrity Tour takes guests on a 2-hour celebrity hot-spot ride throughout Hollywood (aka, the places where the paparazzi camp out to get their money shots). Because it’s TMZ, this tour is of course equipped with tons of celebrity gossip, juicy stories, and insights into the entertainment industry. You might even get the chance to selfie with a celeb...
💡Insider Tip: Your VIP All-Access badge is for more than just your tour, it will grant you discounts at a number of shops and restaurants nearby - see the link above for qualifying stores.
7. Star Track Night Star Tour
📍 Location: 6735 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
💰 Price: $$
The Star Track Night Tour is a fun nighttime trip that takes guests through some of the most prominent celebrity homes and landmarks of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Hollywood nightlife enlivens this tour while also providing insight into the architecture of the homes/landmarks visited.
💡Insider Tip: Best odds of catching a celeb on this tour is during a Walk of Fame star ceremony, movie premiere, or red carpet event - see the link above.
8. Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes Self-Guided Driving Tour
📍 Location: Varies
💰 Price: $
The Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes Self-Guided Driving Tour is a super flexible and inexpensive way to view celebrity residences at your own pace. As a customizable tour, you can visit specific homes of stars or neighborhoods, as well as high-end areas like Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, and breathtaking views of landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign.
💡Insider Tip: It is highly recommend that you start at 102 Sunset Blvd for the best experience (just 5 minutes from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is included as a bonus tour).
9. Movie Star Home Tour
📍 Location: 6720 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Movie Star Home Tour
💰 Price: $
The Open Air Bus Movie Star Home Tour is a cool way to explore the homes of Hollywood’s biggest stars with unobstructed views and insta-worthy photo ops (Sunset Strip is one of the best stops for this). The tour makes other cool trips such as Rodeo Drive, the Walk of Fame, etc. It also takes you past stores and restaurants that are celeb hot spots.
💡Insider Tip: Private tours are available with 3-4 additional stops.
10. Celebrity Home Tour by Helicopter
📍 Location: 901 W Alondra Blvd, Compton
🌐 Website: Celebrity Home Tour by Helicopter
💰 Price: $$$
This tour by air offers a deeper look into the extravagant lives of LA’s wealthiest celebrities, highlighting their luxurious estates, ranches, and fun landmarks like the Playboy Mansion. In addition, you'll be taken over iconic spots in Beverly Hills and LA staples such as the Dodger Stadium.
💡Insider Tip: For $50 more, you can book “Hollywood Style” that includes a bottle of champagne and hors d’oeuvres.
FILM & TELEVISION TOURS
11. Academy Museum Tour
📍 Location: 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Academy Museum Stories of Cinema
💰 Price: $
Every Friday afternoon, The Academy Museum offers educating sessions that give incredible insight into the creativity of the filmmaking process. You'll get a personal and interactive look into the diverse, and international stories that help inspire the works of the talented filmmakers behind movies such as The Black Panther.
💡Insider Tip: Visit the 4th-floor terrace to get an amazing panoramic view of Hollywood.
12. The Hollywood Museum Tour
📍 Location: 1660 Highland Ave, Hollywood
🌐 Website: The Hollywood Museum Tour
💰 Price: $
If you're looking to book a class tour that engages students with the magic behind American cinema and television, the Hollywood Museum is the place to be (and only for the biggest cinephiles). Featuring Hannibal Lecter’s original jail cell, makeup rooms, awards, props, etc. this museum is the perfect place to book a group tour for movie buffs.
💡Insider Tip: Try to find the authentic 1950s TV set lurking in the museum playing an episode of I Love Lucy.
MUSIC INDUSTRY TOURS
13. The Ultimate Tour of Hollywood’s “Rock N Roll” History
📍 Location: 7420 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
💰 Price: $$
Visit spaces where legendary rockstars and bands made their mark, from the making of album covers to the scenes of their lives and deaths. The LA Rock Tours offers a 2-hour, luxurious Mercedes Sprinter limo tour and features exclusive interviews with music legends, providing a deep dive into LA’s rich musical history; bands covered include Fleetwood Mac, Guns N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
💡Insider Tip: Subscribe to their newsletter - they frequently offer discounts on their trips and run special contests.
14. Hollywood Bowl
📍 Location: 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Hollywood Bowl
💰 Price: $
The Hollywood Bowl Museum offers many interesting exhibitions and collections including "Hollywood Bowl: Music For Everyone," and the self-guided "Bowl Walk" with photographic displays on the venue’s cultural events, architecture, and photography (over 130 photos by pioneering photographer Otto Rothschild are displayed).
💡Insider Tip: Exhibits change frequently - so make sure to check out special exhibits
15. LA’s Music Industry Scene
📍 Location: Varies
🌐 Website: LA’s Music Industry Scene Tour
💰 Price: Varies
The LA Charter Bus Company allows you to rent a bus for the day with air conditioning, television screens, and reclining seats, ensuring a stress-free travel experience to staple music industry destinations throughout Los Angeles. Their main stops include the Grammy Museum and the Capital Records Building.
💡Insider Tip: Tips for each stop made on your tour: Tips For Each Stop.
16. Disney Hall Self-Guided Tour
📍 Location: 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Disney Hall Self-Guided Tours
💰 Price: $
The LA Philharmonic offers many different tours for the iconic Disney Hall music center. With options for both guided and self-guided audio tours, you will have a wonderful time taking in the gorgeous architecture and valuable stories of this downtown LA spot that has hosted world-class musicians for decades.
💡Insider Tip: Get access to a special 40-minute video tour entitled Thought Experiments in F# Minor.
17. Grammy Museum Tour
📍 Location: 800 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Grammy Museum Tour
💰 Price: $
The Grammy Museum tour at L.A. Live takes you through the evolution of American music across many genres. This tour hosts the most interactive exhibits of any music tour in LA and takes you into the heart of award-winning performances, songwriting processes (Swifties pay attention), and memorabilia from beloved artists like Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Elton John.
💡Insider Tip: Be sure to check the museum's event schedule for upcoming live performances.
18. A Tribute Tour: Michael Jackson's Path in Los Angeles
📍 Location: 1588 N Gardner St, Los Angeles
💰 Price: $$
See Los Angeles through the eyes of the King of Pop on this Tribute Tour. From his early years as a member of the Jackson 5 through his incredible solo career to his tragic death, this tour will highlight all of the behind-the-scenes stories of his 40-year career and allow you to walk through his footsteps.
💡Insider Tip: Ask your guide questions about the Michael Jackson for more insights.
FILMING LOCATIONS TOURS
19. Film Freak Tour
📍 Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Film Freak Tour
💰 Price: $$
Leo Quinones is a Hollywood insider with decades of experience interviewing stars like Ryan Reynolds and Tom Hanks. His tour offers a 2-hour window where you can hear exclusive stories from his career, take trips to fun film locations throughout Hollywood for such movies as Iron Man 3 and Back to the Future.
💡Insider Tip: They will give out coupons for non-chain restaurants/stores nearby.
20. The Movie Guy’s LA Film Tour
📍 Location: Varies
🌐 Website: The Movie Guy’s LA Film Tour
💰 Price: $$$
On the Movie Guy’s LA Film Tour, your guide, Paul Preston, allows his guests to choose the movie locations they want to see. From Laurie Strode's House in Halloween, to the Main House in The Golden Girls, you will encounter many cool filming spots that have been long featured in American media.
💡Insider Tip: Pick a restaurant or bar from the lists of locations you can choose from as the starting point (it doesn't have to count towards your ten guaranteed locations).
21. Hollywood Movie Experience Tour
📍 Location: 633 W 5th St, Los Angeles
🌐 Website: Hollywood Movie Experience Tour
💰 Price: $
The Hollywood Movie Experience offers a small but epic journey through Downtown LA, guided by experts with whom you'll explore filming spots for movies and TV shows such as Ghostbusters, La La Land, and Blade Runner. You will also get a chance to view landmarks like the CalEdison Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, in addition to taking a free ride on the famous Angels Flight Railroad.
💡Insider Tip: They offer virtual tours here: Virtual Tour.
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