Warner Bros. Studio Tour
"Warner Bros. Studio Tour is the most authentic behind-the-scenes Hollywood experience, taking you into working soundstages and backlots where Friends, Gilmore Girls, The Big Bang Theory, and Batman films were actually shot. Unlike Universal Studios (a theme park), this is a real working studio. Tours are small groups (12 people) led by guides. You see sets, props, costumes, and learn how films and TV are made."
Logistics
Expensive
Vibe
Authentic, cinematic
Duration
3 hours
Best For
Film fans
The Backstory
Warner Bros. Studios opened in Burbank in 1928 during Hollywood's Golden Age. The backlot has been used for thousands of productions over 95+ years. The tour started in 1973, evolving from a simple tram ride to an immersive experience. The studio still produces major shows and films today.
Local Secret
"Book weeks in advance—tours sell out. The deluxe tour ($70+) allows more time and access. Go early in the week when productions are actively filming—you might see celebrities. The backlot's 'Midwest Street' has been in countless films. Photography is allowed on backlot but not in soundstages. Combine with lunch at nearby Porto's Bakery (Cuban pastries)."