How Can I Visit The Gilmore Girls Set?

Where Was Gilmore Girls Filmed?

The series was shot on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. The studio address is 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, and the property doubles as an active production facility. Stars Hollow's town square scenes used the Midwest Street backlot, one of several outdoor sets visitors explore on the studio tour.

Because filming happens year round, no two tours are identical. Backlot availability changes daily depending on active productions, so the exact sets open on a given day can vary. The tour also covers locations tied to Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Batman, Harry Potter, Casablanca, ER, and Superman.

What Does The Studio Tour Include?

The standard visit lasts about 3 hours: roughly 1 hour guided plus 2 hours self-guided. The guided portion moves through working backlots and soundstages, including Midwest Street, New York Street, French Street, and the Jungle. Fans of other shows will recognize the Friends fountain along the way.

The self-guided section covers Stage 48: Script to Screen, an interactive soundstage holding the original Central Perk set from Friends, plus sets from The Big Bang Theory. There is also a Central Perk Café and a Friends Boutique on site.

The grand finale, Action and Magic Made Here, brings together DC Universe and Wizarding World props, costumes, and recreated sets, including the Batcave, Batmobiles, and Gotham City sets alongside Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts material.

Tickets, Hours, And Getting There

Tickets start from $79 USD for the standard Studio Tour and must be purchased online in advance, as entry is timed and tours can sell out. Tours are offered in multiple languages. The studio runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, closed on Christmas Day and select dates.

Driving is the simplest option, with parking available at the studio. Public transport reaches the Burbank area, though visitors should allow extra time. Budget around 3 hours for the visit itself.

Which Tour Option Should Travelers Book?

The standard Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood ticket is the main choice, and a well-reviewed booking option carries a 4.6 rating across 8721 reviews. Travelers staying in Los Angeles without a car can consider a package that bundles the studio tour with shuttle transport and a bus tour of the city, priced at $102 USD, though its rating of 3.9 from 201 reviews is noticeably lower.

For most visitors, especially those with their own transport, booking the studio tour directly is the simpler and better-reviewed route. The package mainly makes sense when the bundled Los Angeles sightseeing is appealing in its own right.