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THINGS
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Los Angeles
is home to several major motion picture studios including
Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers
Studios. Along with producing films and television shows
these studios offer public tours. Guests get a behind
the scenes look of a real working studio and may even
spot a celebrity along the way.
Universal Studios Hollywood
is most popular Hollywood movie studio tour.
Hop on a tram and take a 45 minute trip around the back
lot of the studios including a few surprises along the
way. Travel down Wisteria Lane, see the set of War of
the Worlds, set your eyes on King Kong's famous Skull
Island and duck for dear life as Jaws tries to take down
your tram.
Universal Studios back lot tour gives you a chance to
see how Hollywood legends come alive. The newest attraction
on the the tour is King Kong 3D. It features a close-up
encounter King Kong, using the world's largest wraparound
screen. Visitors get up close to
a battle between King Kong and an huge dinosaur all in
3D
The studio tour is one of the main attraction at the Universal
Studios Hollywood and is led by a live tour guide who
gives an informative look into the sights and scenes of
the studio. Lines can be long for this attraction, its
recommend that you arrive early and take the movie tour
first. Universal Studios back lot tour is including with
the price of admission. Universal
Studios Discount Tickets.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour |
Warner
Brothers Studio VIP Tour
lasts about two and half hours. Guests ride on a golf cart
that takes you through the back lots, sound stages, sets,
and craft shops that are all part of the film making process.
View the set of a television show and watch the crew set
up for filming. Visitors can also take a peek at millions
of items in the Warner Brothers Studio prop department.
Book
Warner Brothers Tour Now
Your expert tour guide will take you to the locations of
many of film and television’s most memorable moments.
You begin your trip through the back lot working your way
through Midwest Street’s town square to Hennesy Street’s
urban exteriors, then on to the Jungle lagoon.
Walk on the set of a hit show and visit its costume and
prop departments, while browsing the collection of costumes,
props, sets, and correspondence in the Warner Bros. Museum.
See Stage 16- the tallest sound stage in the nation. You
can even have your photo taken in front of the backdrop
of your favorite WB movie moment.
Please note: this is a real working studio, and therefore
children tickets are only for those ages 8 to 12. Children
younger than 8 are not allowed on the lot. Tour is available
by reservation only .Children ages 8 and above only.
Departs: Mon-Fri 8:20am-4pm 877-4-WB-TOUR |
Paramount Studios |
Sony Pictures Studios |
Paramount
Pictures Studio Tour is a guided, 2-hour, historical
and informational look behind the scenes of the operations
of a major motion picture and television facility. Your
guide will give an up-close tour of ther working elements
of one of the nation’s largest operating film studios.
On your tour you will see numerous back
lots and scenic areas, walk down streets designed to look
like those of New York City and Chicago, complete with
authentic design features and fire escapes. The New York
City back lot has been created on a 5-acre site and recreates
eight distinct areas of the city.
Check out other architectural structures, grassy parks
and facades that make up the backdrops for many of the
movies you’ve loved over the years, you might have
even believed they were filmed outside the gates of the
studios. Feel like part of the magic with the Hollywood
sign in the background.
Each Paramount tour is different, and
tour guides take the time to point out the sights and
scenes that are of most interest to you. And three is
alwyas athe chance for a celebrity encounter. Tour Times
- 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm Reservations Required. (323)
956-1777
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Sony Pictures Studio
Tours are available by
reservation Monday through Friday. Sony Pictures is walking
tour gives you a glimpse of old Hollywood's glory days and
an insider's view of a state-of-the-art motion picture studio.
Filled with movie, television and commercial productions
on any given day, you never know what- or who- will be just
around the corner.
Sony Pictures is located at 10202 West Washington Boulevard
in Culver City. Reservations for the Sony Pictures Studio
tour must be made in advance by calling 310-244-8687
Madame
Tussauds Hollywood - Not a movie tour but well
worth checking out while in Hollywood. Visitors experience
the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood as they immerse
in its history and culture and “meet” the famous
and infamous on iconic film sets, from the silver screen
stars of the golden era through to today’s contemporary
stars and movie makers. Print
at home discount tickets Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
Starline
Tours of Hollywood - Movie Stars Homes Tour
- Narrated tour of the stars' home in Hollywood, Beverly
Hills and Bel-Air from Los Angeles area, ride in a luxury,
air-conditioned minibus with spacious seating and large
windows for great viewing (the only way to see the stars'
home), showing you over 40 most famous homes, Sunset Strip,
Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive and more. More
information.
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Chinatown
16 square blocks of family-owned shops,restaurants
and art galleries. |
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Beverly
Hills located
in the heart of LA. Visit Rodeo Drive and Greystone
Mansion. |
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Paramount
Ranch - Movie
western town, miles of hiking trails. Free admission. |
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