ON LOCATION · FILM STUDIO TOURS IN THE USA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 film studio tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood with real backlot sets, Friends, Big Bang Theory, DC and Harry Potter displays in three hours.
“Like that the tour guide was knowledgeable about the studio, shows and movies. She was enthusiastic, and cheerful! Great tour!”
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood review: explore real sets, Friends, Harry Potter, DC exhibits, practical tips, price, and who should go.
“The tour is interactive. Amazing experience! Loved seeing the iconic sets and learning behind the scenes stories. The tour guide was fantastic, fun, informative, and engaging. A must-do for movie and TV fans”
Review of Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Experience, with backlot access, unlimited Express entry, gourmet lunch, valet parking, and practical tips.
“Completely stress-free experience. Daniel made the day fun and provided many insights into what we were seeing or the rides before we experienced them. He did a great job interacting with all the age groups on our tour. From the family of 7 Read more”
See Hollywood’s famous sights, celebrity homes, and Warner Bros. sets in one value-packed Los Angeles tour with shuttle service.
“I give this Starline shuttle service a resounding ZERO I would give them negative stars if that was possible. The service from our hotel to LAX was disastrous and the driver point blank refused to help and so did the company when I called. Dispatch was too chicken to speak to me at all and Reservation had no control over anything, according to them, so they did nothing also. Nabel was a very old man that kept telling me not to upset him because he had to drive so after about 10 times I told him that he should not be doing this job and that finally shut him up.…”
Step inside Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, hear stories of famous recordings, and see why this $25 tour earns top marks.
“Absolutely surreal being in the sound studio of some of the greatest music artists of all time . The tour was just the right amount of time but not rushed at all. Guide was great”
Review of Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tour: backlot access, skip-the-line rides, meals, valet parking, price, tips, and who should book.
“Although a little pricey, it was a lifetime experience for me and my family. Our guide was phenomenal. The food offerings were amazing. The BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT was the closure of the Jurassic Park ride. It happened to be all of our favorite and one of the main rides we were looking forward to.”
Review of the $101 Warner Bros. Studio and Hollywood bus package, including Friends, celebrity homes, landmarks, timing, value, and practical tips.
“we enjoyed it very much the views the information was not quite up to date but still was interesting to hear”
Review of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio tour in Oak Park, with guide tips, booking advice, access details, value, and who should go.
“Beautiful home and studio. We had an excellent guide/narrator. Great tourist experience, especially if you like architecture. Also walked around the neighborhood viewing gorgeous homes and gardens.”
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights review: haunted houses, Terror Tram, prices, wait times, rules, and practical tips.
“You really need to buy the HHN Express pass, I loved the houses and the whole experience, but I find it hard to wait 2 hours for a 3-minute experience 🥺”
Walk Broadway’s iconic theaters, visit an active rehearsal studio, and learn theater history on this intimate two-hour New York tour.
“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.”
Review of Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour: Firehouse 51, Molly’s Pub, filming spots, price, guide, itinerary, and practical booking advice.
“Deen is an amazing tour guide and he has so much education and was so knowledgeable with all places that he shared with us on the tour! This tour went beyond our expectations and I would highly recommend it!”
Review of the Warner Bros. Studio and Hollywood bus package, with route details, value advice, transport warnings, and booking tips.
“Bus that picked up from hotel was so below the standard. Bad ventilation. So if you are planing to have a hotel pick up, negotiate for the transport type. Tour itself was interesting but nothing epochal”
Shape clay at Firestick Pottery in Ojai with a private two-hour workshop, studio tour, wheel demo, and optional $15 finishing service.
“This was an excellent experience. A highly skilled professional potter, our instructor was knowledgeable and very patient with us first-timers. We each made several pieces that the team at Firestick will finish and ship to us. This was seriously a lot of fun. Highly recommend!”
Review of the Universal Studios Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour, with itinerary details, value advice, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.
“It was fine until we got on the bus to go home and we literally drove over an hour and a half and our hotel was around the corner. We kept asking the bus driver where we were going next and he ignored us. We finally got off the bus at the 4th hotel we stopped at and caught an Uber. It was not a fun tour!!”
Tour Chicago Fire filming sites, Firehouse 51, Molly’s, Millennium Park, and more with private pickup and a local guide.
“Dean gave us a personal tour of the Chicago Fire academy, fire house 51 and the fire house bar Molly's. He also included extra locations including the Chicago PD headquarters along with a guided tour of some of the best sights in the city. Dean was very knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful. He really made our day special 😊”
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