Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
A guided cart-and-walking tour of a real working Burbank studio lot, soundstages, sets, and prop/costume archives.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
The thinking film-fan's alternative to Universal — a small-group tour of actual working soundstages, backlot streets, and the Friends and Harry Potter set archives, with a knowledgeable guide.
Our read - 02
It's pricey and structured (you can't wander), and there are no rides, so it's for people who care about how movies are actually made.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood works.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood delivers.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~$70-85
- Timing
- Book a daytime tour; reserve well ahead as slots sell out.
- Booking
- Advance reservation required for a specific tour time.
- Allow
- 3-3.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible tours available with advance notice.
- Getting there
- Drive to the Burbank lot; on-site parking is available.