Film Insider Group Tour
Hollywood Movie and TV Location Tour with Film Insider
Led by a working film insider, this tour pairs location stops with behind-the-scenes industry stories at a mid-range price.
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The Short Answer
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood in Burbank takes visitors through active backlots and soundstages, with sets from Friends and The Big Bang Theory. Tours last about 3 hours, split between guided and self-guided sections. Standard tickets start at $79 USD, the studio opens 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily, and advance booking is advised because timed slots sell out.
Film fans visiting Los Angeles generally have two ways to chase the movies. The first is a studio visit: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood in Burbank runs through working backlots and soundstages where Friends, The Big Bang Theory, DC Universe films and the Harry Potter films were shot. Visitors walk actual sets, including Central Perk, and browse props from major franchises.
The second approach is a guided location tour, which fans of screen trivia tend to love. These tours drive around Los Angeles pointing out recognizable spots from films and television, usually with a guide who shares production stories. This page covers the studio experience in detail and compares three bookable movie location tours so travelers can pick the right format and price point.
Compare The Tours
The three tours below take a different approach from the studio visit: they drive through Los Angeles to filming locations around the city. They differ most in price, group format and the depth of the guide's film knowledge, so the comparison below focuses on those differences rather than the destinations themselves.
Budget Location Drive
Los Angeles: Hollywood Film Freak Movie Locations Tour
The most affordable option, a casual drive past famous filming spots with a guide narrating movie history.
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Private Guided Film Tour
LA: The Hollywood Guided Film Locations Tour
A private guided experience at $350, ideal for groups wanting an exclusive, flexible route through film locations.
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What You Will See
Central Perk set
The recreated coffee shop from Friends is the tour's most photographed stop. Fans of the series can step into the set where the cast spent ten seasons of scenes, and pose on the orange sofa.
Friends fountain
The fountain made famous in the Friends opening credits sits on the studio grounds. It is one of the most requested photo stops and a reliable highlight for anyone who watched the show.
The Big Bang Theory sets
Original sets from the long-running sitcom are on view, letting visitors stand inside the apartments and living rooms where the series was filmed across its many seasons.
Backlots and soundstages
The guided portion moves through working backlots and soundstages still used for active productions. Because filming continues, what is open can shift from day to day, which keeps repeat visits fresh.
Stage 48: Script to Screen
This interactive soundstage forms part of the self-guided section. It walks visitors through how a production moves from script to finished screen, with hands-on exhibits along the way.
DC and Harry Potter props
Costumes, props and recreated sets from the DC Universe and Harry Potter films fill dedicated exhibits. Franchise fans get close to recognizable artifacts from both major film series.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
The studio is located at 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, and most visitors arrive by car or rideshare. Paid parking is available on site. Drivers coming from Hollywood or downtown Los Angeles should allow extra time for freeway traffic, since Burbank sits just over the hills from central LA and congestion is common at peak hours. There is no need to arrange anything beyond standard transport for the visit itself.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
Standard studio tour tickets start from $79 USD as of October 2026, purchased directly through the official studio tour site. Entry is timed, and the full experience runs about 3 hours: roughly 1 hour guided followed by 2 hours self-guided. Hours are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily, closed December 25. December 2026 into January 2027 brings special seasonal events such as Gilmore Girls Holidays. Travelers who prefer someone else to handle logistics can instead book a guided movie location tour, like the options compared below, which cover filming spots around the city rather than the studio interior.
Booking Tips
- Book tickets in advance; timed slots can sell out.
- Arrive early for your entry window since tours run on a set schedule.
- Children under 5 enter free, with some restrictions.
- Production areas open to visitors may vary daily depending on active filming.
- December visits offer special holiday programming but may be busier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does The Studio Tour Take?
Plan for about 3 hours total. The visit splits into roughly 1 hour guided through backlots and soundstages, then 2 hours self-guided across interactive exhibits like Stage 48: Script to Screen. Visitors with tight schedules should allow buffer time for parking and check-in before their timed entry slot.
What Does A Studio Tour Ticket Cost?
Standard tickets start from $79 USD as of October 2026, bought through the official studio tour website. Entry is timed, so the cheapest and most convenient slots often go first. Booking a guided city location tour instead ranges from about $40 to $350 depending on group size and format.
When Is The Studio Open?
Doors operate 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with the only scheduled closure on December 25. The December 2026 into January 2027 window features special holiday events such as Gilmore Girls Holidays, which draws fans and can make advance booking especially important then.
Can Young Children Visit?
Yes. Children under 5 enter free, though some restrictions apply to certain areas. Because tours involve walking through working soundstages and standing periods during the guided hour, families with very young kids may prefer the self-guided portion, where pace is flexible.
Studio Tour Or City Location Tour: Which Is Better?
The studio tour delivers actual sets, including Central Perk and The Big Bang Theory apartments, plus franchise props. City location tours show exterior filming spots around Los Angeles with guide narration. Film fans with a full day often do both; those picking one should choose sets at the studio or variety across the city.
Where Else Can Film Fans Tour In Los Angeles?
Paramount Pictures runs a studio tour in Hollywood featuring the Bronson Gate and the New York Street Backlot. Those tours last about 2 hours and start around $69 for the basic option, making it a practical add-on for visitors who want a second studio experience after Burbank.
For most visitors, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is the centerpiece: real sets, real props and a working studio floor, all for a starting price of $79. Travelers with limited budgets or a preference for seeing the city can pair a lower-cost location drive with a walk along Hollywood Boulevard instead. Those who want both depth and flexibility should consider a private guided option, which turns a list of filming spots into a customized day built around the productions they care about most.
