We purchased the 10:30 am Studio Plus tour for $160 but used our local resident discount for…read moreadditional savings. A full Two hour guided tour riding around the back lot on a 15 passenger electric cart. Super knowledgeable driver / tour guide (Zack) talks you through the various backlot sets and sound stages with video presentations on the monitors mounted in the cart. There are several stops where you can get off to experience and hear details about shows and movies that used these specific sets. Very interesting seeing the building facades and landscaped grounds and the history of the studio. Our tour included a snack / continental breakfast and a lunch at the Friends Central Perk cafe restaurant. Both offered a decent selection of food and drink items. In the morning they served juices, coffee, tea, water, chips, cookies, danish to munch on before the tour started. Caveat is you only have 15 minutes to relax and enjoy before leaving for the tour. Lunch break happened at the end of our two hour guided tour. The tour package lunch included a hot or cold entree, side dish and drink. We were surprised at the selection and quality of the food. Various hot and cold sandwiches, salads, chips and a full selection of hot or cold, large or small coffee drinks. Even some blended coffee drinks. We ordered the hot Cuban sandwich, Cobb salad and a large iced coffee latte drink. The Cuban was hot but a little bit soggy but still tasty. Cobb salad super fresh and healthy. Coffee drink was solid with creamy topping. After lunch you begin the self guided portion of the tour which is inside stage 48? Where the restaurant was located. Film technology and costumes on display with various interactive display to participate. Harry Potter, Batman, Superman and other blockbuster movies artwork, costumes and videos on display. So much to discover. Easily spent 2 hours in there. Surprisingly they told us we also had entry into the Superman Experience. We did not know this was part of the tour. It is not mentioned in the marketing online. Unfortunately we ran out of time and had to skip this. Too bad as I think it is super popular. Regardless the tour was unexpectedly very entertaining and enjoyable. Weather was great not too hot. Highly recommended for folks looking for a break from the theme parks. Totally different in a good way from Universal Studio tour.

This is a classic Hollywood experience that takes you behind the scenes of active and historical…read moremovie sets. The tour is done in a group of about 14 people, with an electric cart taking you around facades, sound stages, and other parts of the studio. You can park in the studio garage for $20. We came on a Saturday and found plenty of free street parking nearby. We parked on Avalon Street, around the corner. The arrival experience felt somewhat disorganized. There are two sets of doors to enter the facility, but neither was clearly marked as an entrance. Inside, there is a Starbucks on the left, bathrooms, and what appears to be a ticketing area. We had purchased online tickets for $69 per person as California residents. After going through a metal detector--which went off because of both my wife's and my belts--we were hand-scanned. Several attendants asked to see our tickets without actually scanning them, which added to the feeling that the entrance process could have been better organized. The tour begins with an exhibit about the Warner brothers, who tried their hands at several businesses before becoming successful in the movie industry. The exhibit emphasizes their success in making movies about ordinary people and their everyday problems. I was surprised, however, that it didn't mention that the brothers were Jewish or the antisemitism their family experienced. Given the emphasis on their family background and connection to ordinary people, I thought that historical context was missing. Our guide, Divey, took us around several buildings and lots of facades where movies such as Spider-Man and Inception, as well as numerous television shows, were filmed. We went inside a sound studio and visited several Stage buildings. I ended up learning much more about how movies and television are actually made than I expected. The second part of the tour included a Central Park café surrounded by the Foley sound exhibit, a Friends exhibit, and a gift shop dedicated to the show. We enjoyed cappuccinos while admiring the incredibly realistic cake props. We then boarded an electric tram for the final part of the visit. This was where the signage became confusing again. There was no clear indication that the tram would take us to the Harry Potter exhibit but the line was for the Superman area, which required an additional ticket we didn't have. There was also a minor seating mix-up: an attendant initially told the four of us to sit on the same bench and then asked us to move because only three people were allowed there. The Harry Potter exhibit itself was excellent. Harry's cupboard-under-the-stairs, the chimney with Hogwarts invitations, the Sorting Hat, and especially the Potions shop were spectacular. Overall, we had a great time. Compared with the Universal Studios tour, Warner Bros. felt much less crowded and more contemplative. We also noticed far fewer children than we typically see at Universal, which contributed to the quieter atmosphere. If you're interested in how movies and television are actually made--and especially if you enjoy classic Hollywood, Friends, or Harry Potter--this is a very worthwhile experience. Just expect some confusing signage and a somewhat disorganized arrival process.This version keeps the review positive but credible: the criticisms are specific rather than overwhelming, while the strongest parts of your experience get more emphasis.

We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

This was amazing I got to see George kastanzas house and the building from Seinfeld our tourguide…read moremark was great would do again

We had a great time with David. He was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for making our trip memorable.

We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood…read moreexperience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience.

I used to love this tour but a lot of it's fun elements are missing now. 3d has been taken away…read morefrom King Kong. A lot of fun guest interactions are stale now. We expect everything and there are no surprises. We always see Norman at the Bates Motel, but Whoville is no more. No more Parting of the Red Sea or broken bridge, but we have Nope Set. That got old real quick. Nope is confusing to the casual rider who has not seen the movie. The War of the World set is magnificent but I would rather have Jurassic section back. I think overall, I am missing quirkiness of days gone by. I hope they up the ante soon with new additions to keep it fresh.

The Artist Formerly Known as the Backlot Tour is now The Studio Tour and one of my favorite things…read moreto do at Universal Studios. It's a long tram ride but also does include some fun elements and also a 4D section! When I say long, it's 60 minutes. For theme parks, that's long but I think it's an entertaining hour and I love seeing behind the scenes. Seeing how things work is my jam so I really enjoy all the production you can see while on the tour. Unlike their Orlando location (which hasn't even had a tour since 1995), Universal Studios Hollywood is still a working studio so you will see various shows being filmed (A Happy Place is one), commercials and all sorts of other things are filmed here too. You get to see things and scenes from some of your favorite movies and TV shows, as well. One of the exciting things is Jupiter's Claim set from Jordan Pelle's NOPE! You used to be able to get off the tram here for pics but now they just roll through. You'll also experience a flash flood, an earthquake, Norman Bates may attack from the Psycho House, King Kong 360, the classic Jaws scene and all with Jimmy Fallon guiding you through it. There was a Fast and Furious section but that is now gone. I'm curious if they'll bring it back and it's just a break as the F&F Rollercoaster is being built or if it won't come back for that same reason. There is also an actual guide who adds fun quips and stories. Would you believe this opened in 1915 but back then people just sat in bleachers. The real version opened in 1964 with the trams but that is still incredibly impressive. I love this ride and if you have an hour to spare, I hope you do too~!

I'm from LA but haven't lived here in a long time. We came ti Santa Monica for my birthday week and…read moredecided to take one of these Hollywood Tours. Our driver Titus was the best. He took us on an u conventional route, which was nice. He was very informative and funny. I'm glad we spent the morning together and got back at a reasonable hour, in time for a late lunch. Everything went well, and I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially those who watch lots of movies. You will be pleasantly surprised! We stayed in Santa Monica so this tour was very convenient for us. Thanks Titus!

We did the 5 hour tour. It was a great way to see different parts of LA. We especially enjoyed…read moreSanta Monica Pier. The "farmer's market" was kind of a let down. It's basically a commercial food hall. I would have preferred to spend time in the LaBrea area rather than the food hall. Overall we enjoyed the tour. I'm glad we did it. I wish we would have done it the first day so we could have went back to parts of the city we enjoyed/saw on the tour that looked interesting.

The VIP experience and lounge is stellar! Breakfast options, chargers, bottled water and more is…read moreavailable when you arrive. If you have never done the VIP experience it's worth the extra money once just for the experience. Julia was our guide for the day and she went above and beyond.

Great place to take a seat in the AC in the hot Florida Sun - they discounted merch and AP giftsread more

Our tour guide, Capone was excellent! The tour bus was very hot and they didn't take us to any…read morecelebrity homes as advertised on their site. Very basic tour if someone has never been to Hollywood. But the guide was energetic and friendly.

tmz had the best tour ever! paula and kiki were thw greatest. the information shared was…read moreawesome. they kept it fun and interesting. the finger or the wave was dun and the special treats were also great! thanks a bunch

On Sunday, June 21th, for Father's Day, my whole family went back to Graystone Mansion & Gardens…read more We decided to visit again because the fresh air and all the beautiful trees make it a wonderful place for my parents to take a walk and enjoy some light exercise. We thought it would be great for their health. The scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere is peaceful, the air is fresh, and parking is free, which makes this place even better. One more thing made this visit extra special. The last time we were here, I was disappointed because I couldn't find the pathway lined with tall trees on both sides. This time, I happened to run into a park ranger, and he was incredibly kind and showed me exactly where it was. Thanks to him, I finally found the spot and was able to take some beautiful photos. The gardens here are absolutely gorgeous, and it's such a wonderful place to relax and go for a walk. I always enjoy coming here.

I finally made it to Greystone Mansion & Gardens and it was worth the wait. It is such a gorgeous…read morelocation to explore. I came on the first Saturday of the month where you can explore the first level of the mansion. It was $10 for non locals. They refer to them as tours, which made me think they were guided but you go at your own pace. Plenty of parking spots and bathrooms were clean.