Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Friends Sets

Summary

Hollywood’s working studio magic, from Friends to superheroes

You’ll step right onto famous Hollywood sets in Los Angeles, sit where your favorite TV characters did at Central Perk, and laugh with friends over movie props and superhero suits. With a local guide leading you through backlots and sound stages, every turn brings new surprises — from Harry Potter magic to real costumes from Friends. It’s more personal than you’d expect.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel so weirdly giddy just rolling through those big Warner Bros. gates in Los Angeles — but there it was. Our guide, Jamie (born and raised here, she said), had this way of telling stories that made the whole backlot feel like it was still full of actors running around in costume. We started out winding past these old facades — some looked familiar, but I couldn’t quite place them until Jamie pointed out a spot from Gilmore Girls. I think someone behind me gasped? The air smelled a bit like fresh paint and coffee, which kind of fits for a working studio.

Stage 48 was where it got hands-on. Sitting on the actual Central Perk couch from Friends felt almost too touristy to admit, but honestly? I loved it. There was this moment where my friend tried to do the Chandler pose and nearly knocked over a fake mug — we all laughed way too loud for a soundstage. You could see real costumes up close, and there’s this forced perspective table that made us look Hobbit-sized (which is apparently harder than it looks). The main keyword here is definitely Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood — you get why people book it just for that.

I’m not really into superheroes but even I got a kick out of the DC Universe sets at the end. There’s something about seeing Batman’s suit under those bright lights — it’s heavier than you’d think. Oh, and if you’re into Harry Potter stuff, they’ll actually sort you with the hat (my friend got Slytherin and pretended not to care). The café smells like cinnamon rolls and burnt espresso, which is somehow comforting after all the walking. We ended up grabbing lunch there before wandering through the Friends Boutique — they have costumes on display that look smaller in real life than on TV. I still think about that view down the fake New York street with palm trees peeking over the rooftops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

• Meet expert Tour Guide
• Explore 100-year-old backlot streets
• Visit actual sound stages
• Stop at Stage 48: Script to Screen
• Learn film and TV production process
• Sit on Central Perk Friends set couch
• Experience forced perspective special effects
• Soar above Hogwarts on broomstick
• Enter DC and Harry Potter movie sets
• Interact with iconic props and costumes

Top questions

Is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I visit the Central Perk set from Friends?

Yes, you can sit on the actual Central Perk couch during Stage 48.

Are there special exhibits during holidays?

Tours between Dec 18th and Jan 4th include Holidays Made Here celebrating Gilmore Girls’ 25th anniversary.

Is there food available on the tour?

Yes, you can dine at Central Perk Café during your visit.

Are infants or small children allowed?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the studio.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood with access to working backlots and sound stages; sitting in Sheldon’s spot on The Big Bang Theory set; visiting Central Perk Café; seeing real costumes from Friends; exploring DC Universe exhibits; Harry Potter sorting hat experience; plus special Gilmore Girls events for tours booked between Dec 18th–Jan 4th — all fully wheelchair accessible.