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Paramount Studios, Los Angeles

Paramount Studios, Los Angeles: Our most recommended tours and activities

Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

1. Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Get ready to touch, tour, and explore the 110-acre backlot that brought the films Argo and Batman to the big screen with this guided tour of Warner Bros. Studio. From the film Gravity to the TV show Friends, go behind the camera for a revealing look at your favorite cinematic creations. Explore Stage 48: Script to Screen, an interactive soundstage that explores phases of the film and television production process. Re-enact a scene from Friends on the iconic Central Perk set, or climb aboard Harry Potter’s broomstick for a photo opportunity. Explore the Studio Store with exclusive merch from your favorite films and TV shows. Dine at the Central Perk Cafe and enjoy your meal amongst recreated sets like Monica's apartment, and Joey and Chandler's pad. Recreate scenes from the DC Universe where you can explore superheroes and supervillains.  Swish and flick your way through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and even have your own Hogwarts house sorting ceremony. Between December 22 - January 1, 2023, you’ll also be able to explore a special stop at the Midwest Street Backlot, known by Gilmore Girls fans as the set location for Stars Hollow. 

Los Angeles: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

2. Los Angeles: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Discover the top sights in Los Angles with a hop-on hop-off open-top double-decker bus tour. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket or upgrade your experience to the Deluxe 2-day tour with the TCL Chinese Theatre Walking Tour, and the Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour.  Climb aboard the double-decker bus for unique views of sights like the world-famous Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, and Beverly Hills. Your journey will be packed with fun and engaging stories with a fully-narrated audio tour. Stop at locations throughout the city with daily departures from the starting point at the Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood. Guests may also join the tour from any of the stops on the route. Stay comfortable with air-conditioning on the lower deck and recorded commentary available in 9 languages. Location Highlights Include: Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood TCL Chinese Theatre Guitar Center “Rock Walk” The Comedy Store Whisky A Go Go Beverly Gardens Park Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Beverly Center LACMA La Brea Tarpits Farmers Market The Grove Melrose Shopping Paramount Studios 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica Pier

Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

3. Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

Admire in LA's top attractions on a guided bus tour that is customized to your preferences. Take in Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and the Greek Theatre. Stop at the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Original Farmers Market, and the Griffith Observatory. Meet your guide on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Climb aboard the bus and head straight to Santa Monica. On the drive, listen to entertaining stories and take in Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.  See views of the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood and the Getty. Stop at Santa Monica Pier and Beach for an hour to explore the famous boardwalk, shop along the 3rd Street Promenade, and see why Southern California is famous for its beaches.  Head back to the bus to take in Culver City and Museum Row. Get insider tips on the best restaurants and museums. Have an hour lunch break at the Grove/the Original Famers Market which is known for some of LA's best dining and shopping.  Continue past Fairfax, Melrose, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park. Take in sweeping views of the Los Angeles Basin from the Griffith Observatory. Capture pictures of views of Downtown Los Angeles, the ocean, and the Hollywood sign.  As you head back to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to end your tour, see the Capitol Records Building and explore more of Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles: Famous Neighbourhoods and Celebrity Homes Tours

4. Los Angeles: Famous Neighbourhoods and Celebrity Homes Tours

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and lunch, and see Griffith Observatory before scoping celebrity homes. Meet at 9:45 AM to board your bus. First, see The Hollywood Walk of Fame, embedded with more than 2,500 terrazzo and brass stars bearing the names of celebrities honored for their contributions to the entertainment industry. One of the most famous streets in all of Los Angeles. See where many film locations for movies and TV shows take place. Then, head to The Sunset Strip. Drive past restaurants, bars, and nightclubs that are popular with celebrities. From here, continue to West Hollywood, the area that is home to many celebrities, as well as some of the best nightlife in all of Los Angeles. You'll see Beverly Hills next, located on the west side of Los Angeles. It is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world. Next is Rodeo Drive, a famous shopping district located in Beverly Hills. Keep your eyes open for celebrities and paparazzi. Continue to see views of Bel Air, and The Getty Center. Then, stop at Santa Monica Pier for an hour. Go for a stroll on the pier, get some food and drinks, or play carnival games. See the 3rd Street Promenade, which is a pedestrian-only shopping district. Drive through Culver City and past Sony Pictures headquarters. The next drive-by is by Fairfax Avenue! You'll also see the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Petersen Automotive Museum, and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum from the outside.The next stop is for an hour-long lunch at The Grove, also known as The Original Farmer's Market. Choose from over 80 places to eat, drink, and shop. After lunch, you'll cruise past Melrose Avenue, Paramount Studios, and Griffith Park on your way to your last one-hour stop at The Griffith Observatory. You will get the best views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign from The Griffith Observatory.   Finally, head back to The Hollywood Walk of Fame to switch buses for your 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour (the 2nd part of your tour with your guide). Ride in an open-air bus past celebrity homes, including Tom Cruise, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elvis Presley, Quentin Tarantino, and others. You will also see Rodeo Drive and have a 15-minute stop at The Beverly Hills Sign. (Please note you can take both tours on the same day or split them up into two days)

Los Angeles: Hollywood Tour by Electric Bike

5. Los Angeles: Hollywood Tour by Electric Bike

Bike your way through the ultimate Hollywood experience and leave no site unseen. You’ll pedal past Tinsel town’s most storied landmarks, from the Walk of Fame and iconic Capitol Records Building to Paramount Pictures’ twin archways. Designed for cyclists of every level, this 3-hour biking adventure also takes you by the estates of Hancock Park, the Original Farmers Market, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, CBS Television City, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the Dolby Theater (home to the Oscars) as well as multiple filming locations and architecturally significant landmarks. Highlights: • Capitol Records Building • Melrose Avenue • Hollywood Walk of Fame • Dolby Theatre • Grauman’s Chinese Theatre • Nickelodeon Studios • Hollywood Forever Cemetery • Paramount Pictures Lot • CBS Television City • Larchmont Village • The Estates of Hancock Park • Historic Route 66 & The Pacific Design Center • Original Farmers Market & The Grove • La Brea Tar Pits • Rocky at LACMA • Jimmy Kimmel Live! Studios • El Capitan Theatre • Pretty Woman Apartment • Pantages Theatre/Hollywood & Vine

Los Angeles: Hollywood Film Studios & TMZ Private Day Tour

6. Los Angeles: Hollywood Film Studios & TMZ Private Day Tour

Immerse yourself in glittering Hollywood with a private, full-day tour, including a local guide and van transportation between locations. Visit iconic locations such as Universal and Paramount film studios, TMZ studios, the Hollywood sign, Sunset Strip, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, and more. Begin your tour by getting picked up from your Hollywood hotel with a private van and tour guide. Stop by major Hollywood film studios, including Universal, Paramount, Sony, and Fox. Continue to the infamous TMZ studios, where you can take photos, browse, or shop. Then it's time to visit the Hollywood sign, situated on Mount Lee in the Beachwood Canyon area of the Santa Monica Mountains. Continue your tour to the Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, the Grove, and Rodeo Drive while keeping an eye out for famous celebrity mansions and estates in Beverly Hills.

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What people are saying about Paramount Studios, Los Angeles

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 1,824 reviews

It was a great experience. Worth the money. Very nice staff and tour guides. Organized tour. You get to tour around the outside sets, plus the inside sets of actual TV shows. Would definitely recommend if you are into movies or how movies are made. Ultimately, we ended up choosing this one over the others like Universal and Paramount. This tour has a ton of interactive stuff about Friends, Harry Potter, and Batman.

A very interesting tour of the studios (+-1hr) followed by free time (as long as you want to) to explore the sets of Friends, Bing Bang Theory, etc. The last part of the tour includes a visit to the hall where you can see various costumes, Harry Potter experiences, etc. All in all, count about 3-4 hours for the tour. You can also have some snacks/coffee/lunch here.

Schöne Tour durch die Filmgeschichte(n) der Studios. Umfangreiche Befahrung und Begehung der Außenkulissen und eines Studios mit sehr informativen Guide. Schöne Ausstellungen im Empfangsbereich und nach der Führung zur Geschichte der Studios und bekannten Serien und Spielfilmen. Direkt aus dem Parkhaus zu erreichen.

I didn’t know what to expect going into this experience and wasn’t sure on how much I’d get to see within the time frame. Can confirm that I was not disappointed and the overall experience was fantastic! For a first timer visiting LA and who is thinking on doing this, I’d highly recommend going for it.

My family really liked this tour! Fantastic going behind the scenes!!!!