Los Angeles Warner Bros Studio Tours

Wearing the Harry Potter Sorting Hat, being on the set of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, seeing the original costumes used in films from 1900 to 1970 or sitting on the iconic couch from the Friends series are just some of the best things to do in Los Angeles during your visit to Warner Bros. Studio.

You can choose between a full tour of the entire studio or opt for guided tours, which will take you only through the areas of interest. For example, the golden age of cinema, the great exhibition of the DC universe and the sets of the movies made by Warner Bros.

The best option

Hollywood Warner Bros. Studios Tour

A guided tour with free time to explore the studio on your own

You will tour Warner Bros. Studios Los Angeles, with plenty of time to see the areas of interest, exhibits and store for souvenirs in the store.

From $70 at Hellotickets

During the tour to Warner Bros. Studio Los Angeles you will see permanent exhibits with the costumes of the characters that left a mark on film and television: Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, among others. You will also find some artifacts that you can interact with, such as the "Sorting Hat", the "Batpod" of the Dark Knight and many others.

Also, you will find many famous recording scenarios, such as the Central Perk Café, and enjoy a delicious meal. And, depending on the ticket you purchase, you will have the opportunity to access the studios' exclusive screening room and dining room.

Recommended if... you are an enthusiast of the film productions and television series produced by the Warner Bros. Studio.

The popularity of these tours means that booking tickets can be impossible if you wait too long. It is best to buy tickets online and select a tour in English.

If you choose this option, you will receive your ticket by email and you will only have to show it when you arrive at the studio. Don't forget to bring an ID document (mainly your passport), as you will be asked for it on the day of the tour.

At Warner Bros. Studios Los Angeles you have the option to take several types of guided tours. This way, you will have at your side a person specialized in the subject, who will answer your questions, tell you the history of each of the recording rooms and provide you with some anecdotes behind the filming.

The guided tours offered by Warner Bros Studio can be from 3 to 6 hours, depending on what you are interested in seeing:

• Three-hour tour of "The Golden Age of Film." You will be able to take a three-hour guided tour through the exhibition of the costumes and film sets of the films inspired from 1900 to 1970.
• 4-hour tour. This option applies to the "Studio Tour" and "Studio Tour Plus". During the first one, the specialized guide will be with you for the first two hours to carry out the buggy tour of the recording studios and the visit to the decks. Afterwards, you will have the remaining time completely free to continue exploring on your own. On the other hand, in the "Studio Tour Plus", the guide will be with you most of the time. You will only have the last hour without a guide.
• Six-hour tour or "Tour Delux". Here the guide will be with you for three hours and you will have 2 hours free, in which you can explore certain areas (DC Universe exhibition, Friends' couch, costume and props department) on your own.

Golden Age of Film and Television Tour

If you are visiting Los Angeles and you are a true enthusiast of classic movies and TV series, then you can't miss the Golden Age tour, offered by Warner Bros. Studio. You will be able to travel back in time and relive those productions that marked your life.

The tour starts at the Warner Bros. Studios tour center, where you will show your electronic ticket without waiting in line, since the tours are scheduled in advance.

You will see up close an exhibition with costumes used in film productions made between 1900 and 1970.

You will also see the sets where important movies such as Casablanca, My Fair Lady or Rebel Without a Cause were filmed.

This type of tour is available for small groups, usually with a maximum of six people. Therefore, the experience will be closer to the exhibits and it is possible to ask questions to the guide.

Also, since this is a three-hour tour, you will have plenty of time in your itinerary to incorporate other activities, such as a tour of Hollywood, a tour of celebrity homes in Los Angeles or boat rides around the city.

• Price: the average price is 69 euros (adults) and 59 euros (children).
• Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
• Means of transportation: electric streetcar during part of the tour.
• Advantages of this option: not only will you enjoy the magic of the classic movie era, but you will also receive a discount coupon for the studio's souvenir store.
• Disadvantages of this option: This tour does not include transportation to and from the Warner Bros. Studio.

Studio Tour

If you've already picked the best time to go to Los Angeles and you're a Warner Bros. movie enthusiast, then you'll want to incorporate a visit to this historic studio into your 3-day itinerary.

You'll get a close-up look at the soundstages and soundstages, as well as see costumes and props that have become iconic on the big screen over the years.

The Studio Tour is a tour for small groups, lasts approximately three hours and is conducted in the company of a specialized guide, who will tell you the history, anecdotes and interesting secrets that hide each of the stages, studios and places visited.

In addition, one hour before the tour ends, you will have free time to explore at your own pace and see exhibits of items used in different movies.

You will also be able to get on a buggy and see some of the studio exteriors. You will also have access to the Warner Bros. Studios store, where you can buy some souvenirs of the visit before you leave.

A great complement to this visit is to take a tour of Universal Studios Hollywood, which is only 34 minutes away by bus, or take one of the Hop On Hop Off bus tours of Los Angeles, join a food tour or go shopping.

• Price: the average price is 69 euros (adults) and 59 euros (children).
• Duration: 3 hours (Approx.)
• Means of transport: buggy, during part of the tour.
• Advantages of this option: you will enjoy the company of a specialized guide, but you will also have free time to explore at your own pace.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour does not include transfer service to and from the Warner Bros. Studio.

Studio Tour Plus

Another favorite tour for tourists and locals is the Studio Tour Plus. This is a tour of approximately four hours, during which you will learn the most relevant details of the history of the legendary Warner Bros. Studio.

In addition, you will learn about the production process of both films and television series and how they are brought to the screen.

Once you meet the guide, he will take you to the Deluxe Lounge for breakfast. There, you can choose from bottled water, coffee, juice and some pastries.

Next, you will go to the screening room, where a Warner Bros. Studio welcome movie is shown and, at the end, the tour officially begins.

The tour spends two hours exploring the sets of movies, series and TV shows that have made history: Rebel Without a Cause, Spiderman, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men and Friends, among others.

You will also visit some recording and sound stages and see costumes and objects used by the characters of Harry Potter, Batman, members of the Justice League and other heroes of the DC universe.

The tour continues at the Central Perk Café, to enjoy the recreation of the remembered scenes of the Friends series and a delicious menu that will surely surprise you.

You will also have access to merchandising with exclusive products from this production, you will ride an electric streetcar during part of the tour and have lunch before the end of the visit.

Afterwards, you will say goodbye to the Warner Bros. Studio and can continue with a visit to the museums of Los Angeles, a haunted tour or simply stroll through the streets of the city in search of some souvenirs.

• Price: the average price is 149 euros (adults) and 128 euros (children).
• Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
• Means of transport: electric streetcar, during part of the tour.
• Advantages of this option: you will have privileged access to the studio's recording sets, the Central Perk Café, dining room and luxury screening room.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour does not include shuttle service to and from the Warner Bros. Studio.

Deluxe Tour

If you are passionate about the film and television work done by Warner Bros. Studios and don't know what to do in winter in Los Angeles or what attractions to visit in summer, then you will be interested in the Deluxe Tour.

This is a tour of approximately six hours, which has been planned to provide a complete experience for visitors who, like you, want to learn about the filming process, sets, props departments, costumes, curiosities of the recordings and much more.

In the Deluxe Tour you can explore the film sets used from the beginning of the studios to the present.

In addition to this experience through the film sets, you can walk through the Bat Man's Batcave and the magical world of Harry Potter. All this, while you interact with some objects and contemplate a complete exhibition of costumes used in both productions.

You will also have the opportunity to try out special effects, such as the one used in the scenes of Hagrid, the friendly half-human, half-giant keeper of the keys. In addition, the iconic Friends couch, the show's cafeteria and behind-the-scenes facilities are available for you to tour.

You'll have access to the huge costume department and props department, which you'll be able to tour and observe carefully. Breakfast and lunch are also offered in an exclusive dining room. You can also visit the souvenir store, where you will find exclusive products from the different Warner Bros. productions.

• Price: the average price is 299 euros per person.
• Duration: 6 hours (Approx.)
• Means of transportation: buggy, in some parts of the tour.
• Advantages of this option: this is a tour that gives you a complete experience: you will visit different recording studios, you will see exhibits, you will see the props departments and interact with them, you will taste a delicious Hollywood gastronomy and much more.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour does not include shuttle service to and from the Warner Bros. studio.

Visiting the Warner Bros. Studio during your stay in Los Angeles is a recommended option if you want to learn how the magic of film and television is made possible. You will be able to know the secrets behind the camera: sets with fake streets and walls, special effects, among others.

Also, if you are a true enthusiast of the movies, TV series and shows with Warner Bros. quality seal, you will enjoy watching the different exhibitions of original costumes and artifacts. All of them, used by your favorite characters from the DC Universe, the world of Harry Potter, Friends, etc.

Before visiting Warner Bros Studios Los Angeles you should keep in mind some tips, which could help you avoid inconveniences and have a better experience during the tour.

• Reserve tickets for any of the tours you wish to attend. Keep in mind that, due to the tourist influx, it will be impossible to purchase a ticket on the same day of the visit.
• Leave your luggage at the hotel, because the Warner Bros. Studio does not allow access with large suitcases. In fact, they do not have special lockers for this type of objects.
• Do not go with babies or children still using strollers, since the age limit to enter is from 5 years old.
• If you need a sign interpreter or a wheelchair, you will need to contact Warner Bros. Studio staff at the time of booking. Both services are available free of charge.