Best Studio & Film Tours in Los Angeles

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

4.9 ★6,628 reviews· 7h 30m

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observato

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Highest confidence-weighted score here: 4.9 across 6,628 reviews.

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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

5.0 ★2,663 reviews· 2 hours

Join the award winning Hollywood Sign tour, with real comedians, trail-loving dogs, and epic sunset views. You’ll hike to the top and behind the Sign with working LA comedians, snap unforgettable photos, and soak in golden-hour magic you won’t find anywhere else. You came this far for photos, so you might as well have the best ones! This is LA’s most unique, top-rated tour — and the only one with

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Lowest indicative starting price among the strongly rated options in this list (5.0★).

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Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5 ★1,213 reviews· 1 day

** VALID FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD IN CALIFORNIA ONLY ** Get the celebrity treatment with this all-access ticket. It includes all-day admission to the park, one-time express access to all rides*, shows and attractions. This feature is a fantastic way to maximize your time in the park and make the very most of your day. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date only. *Please Note: Fast &

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

4.9 ★6,628 reviews· 7h 30m

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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

5.0 ★2,663 reviews· 2 hours

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Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

4.9 ★2,877 reviews· 7 hours

Experience a 7-hour, fully narrated tour onboard luxury tour buses. This tour offers 4 convenient 1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory and the Walk of Fame. See the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, movie locations and more.

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

4.8 ★3,221 reviews· 2 hours

Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will take you past Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and more! Keep your cameras ready for great photo opportunities, and you may spot a Celebrity! Your Driver Guide will take you through Hollywood to The Hollywood Hills. You

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Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide

4.9 ★1,611 reviews· 2h 30m

Featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, and the LA Times — Bikes and Hikes LA is LA's most trusted Hollywood Sign experience. Hike to the front of the sign for the iconic shot everyone comes to LA for, then keep going behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint in the city. Two moments. One hike. Your guide captures both. Choose at checkout: the full 2.5-hour

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

4.6 ★5,646 reviews· 2 hours

Our Studio Tour brings you closer than ever to the entertainment you love. You’ll explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles with one of our expert Tour Guides. Explore iconic backlot sets and sound stages. Learn how movie magic comes to life at Stage 48: Script to Screen, from classic Hollywood costumes to green-screen technology used to create special effects. Dine in our expan

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

4.9 ★1,039 reviews· 2h 30m

Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice! This popular and family-friendkly 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk through Griffith Park showcases incredible views for your 2025 vacation. You'll make multiple stops along the way to the Griffith Observatory to capture the most spectacular Instagram and TikTok photos in LA (and you'll see the Hollywood

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Hollywood Open Bus Tours

4.5 ★1,820 reviews· 2 hours

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on the original open-air bus, which helps cover more ground than a walking tour and offers great photo opportunities too. Highlights include the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and

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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

4.5 ★2,280 reviews· 2 hours

• See Hollywood, West Hollywood & Beverly Hills on our Open Air Buses. • Experience The World Famous Hollywood Sign, Famous Landmarks, Celebrity Homes & Movie Locations. • Visit the places where Celebrity's Live, Work & Play. • Bring your camera, celebrities are often spotted on this tour.

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Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5 ★1,213 reviews· 1 day

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Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

4.0 ★1,666 reviews· 1 day

Picture your best day ever - all the mischief, wonder and thrills in store at Universal Studios Hollywood. Imagine soaring over lands you’ve only seen on screen. And letting loose with some of your favorite characters on incredible rides. And of course, there’s the world-famous Studio Tour. It’s absolutely the best day in LA. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date only. ** VALID FOR UNIVE

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