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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

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Adult $79·Child(5-10y) $68USD(Children under 5 are not permitted. Rates shown are standard gate prices for Studio Tour; online booking typically offers small discounts.)

FilmGuided TourHollywood

Overview

Offering an incredibly authentic and immersive glimpse into entertainment history, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood brings guests closer to the movies they love. Located in Burbank, this working backlot allows visitors to explore active soundstages, historic exterior sets from legendary films, and the massive prop department. Highlights include stepping onto the iconic Central Perk set from 'Friends,' exploring the expansive DC Universe exhibit, and admiring original batmobiles in the spectacular studio archives.

Practical Info

3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, USA

Mon8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Tue8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Wed8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Thu8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Fri8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Sat8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Sun8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Suggested Duration3-4 hours

Best TimeAdvanced online booking is mandatory. Aim for a morning tour slot between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, as active production is higher during earlier hours, giving you a better chance to see working soundstages. Finish at Stage 48 for interactive exhibits.

Getting ThereLocated in Burbank. As there is no direct subway rail link, driving is highly recommended; enter the dedicated Warner Bros. Tour Center paid parking structure. Via bus, take Metro Route 222 to Hollywood Way / Riverside and walk 5 minutes.

(818) 977-8687

wbstudiotour.com/

Travel Tips

The studio is an active federal production lot; walk-ups are forbidden. Guests must check into the Burbank welcome hub exactly 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure minute; arriving over 15 minutes late triggers an automated system cancellation without refund liability.
During active soundstage walkthroughs, studio guides enforce zero-tolerance protocols mandating all mobile phones and cameras be powered off completely; attempting to photograph operational prop components or dressing rooms results in equipment seizure and immediate security expulsion.
The outdoor backlots (e.g., Friends Central Perk exterior grid or Stars Hollow) suffer from harsh, vertical mid-day sun; book the premium 08:30 AM first shuttle run of the morning to capture pristine frames before secondary tour carts populate the studio streets.

Reviews

Positive

An authentic backlot tour; electric carts take you right through the soundstages and prop rooms of Friends and Big Bang Theory.
Stage 48 is incredibly interactive; you can sit on the real Central Perk orange couch to order coffee and take photos.
The dedicated DC Superheroes and Harry Potter galleries feature pristine screen-used Batmobiles and costumes that drive fans wild.
The tour guides are incredibly professional and passionate about cinema, sharing inside secrets of Hollywood CGI and camera framing.

Heads up

Tickets are very expensive, ranking among the priciest backlot tours; it offers low value if you aren't a deep fan of US television.
Because it's an active studio, many primary hit soundstages may be strictly boarded up for live shooting during weekdays.
The itinerary bundles significant open-air tram riding and walking; under the hot summer sun, the lack of AC leaves you exhausted.
The tour path funnels you into a massive gift shop at the end, and the studio's official parking lot demands a steep flat fee.

Filming Locations

La La Land2016

Mia's character works as a barista at a fictional café built on this Burbank lot; she and Sebastian stroll past backlot sets from classics like Casablanca and 42nd Street on the studio's "French Street."

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