Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus LA

Studio Tour in the Morning, Hollywood Landmarks on Your Schedule

You start with a three-hour guided tour inside the Warner Bros. Studio lot, then spend your afternoon and evening hopping on and off an open-top bus at 15 Hollywood landmarks: Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and more. The 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket lets you set your own pace, the app tracks buses in real time, and you're back in central Hollywood by mid-afternoon so you can actually use the time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Bus

• Check-in at 09:00 AM
• Take shuttle to Warner Bros. Studio
• Join guided studio tour
• Explore studio self-guided tour
• Return shuttle to city
• Start Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
• Visit Hollywood Walk of Fame
• See TCL Chinese Theatre
• Stop at Pink's Hot Dogs
• View LACMA and La Brea Tar Pits
• Explore Original Farmers Market

The experience

You check in at 9 AM, board the shuttle at 9:30, and by 10 AM you're inside the Warner Bros. Studio lot. The guided tour runs about three hours. You walk through soundstages, see sets and props, learn how films and TV shows actually get made. It's the kind of place where you realize how much of what you've watched was built in a warehouse in Burbank. When the tour wraps around 1 PM, the return shuttle takes you back to central Hollywood, and by 2:15 PM you're standing in front of the hop-on hop-off bus with the whole afternoon ahead.

The open-top bus runs 15 stops across Hollywood: the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Pink's Hot Dogs, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, the Original Farmers Market, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, and the Dolby Theatre among them. You get a 24-hour ticket, which means you can ride the loop once straight through or jump off at any stop, spend an hour, and catch the next bus when you're ready. The CitySightseeing LA app gives you real-time tracking so you know when the next bus is coming, and there's audio commentary in nine languages: helpful if you want context, easy to ignore if you just want the view. Wi-Fi is on most of the buses, so you can download photos or check your phone without burning through data.

The whole day is structured but not rigid. You're not waiting for a group to finish lunch or standing in a line for a photo op. The studio tour is guided and timed (you show up, you go through it, you learn things), but after that, you're moving at your own pace. If you want to spend forty minutes at LACMA or grab lunch at the Farmers Market and miss a bus cycle, that's fine. The 24-hour window starts when you first hop on, so if you board at 2:15 PM, you've got until 2:15 PM the next day. Some people split it across two days and confirm the timing after booking. The shuttle itself only runs the 9:30 AM departure, so if you want to do the studio tour on a different morning, you'd need to arrange separate transport.

The package includes the round-trip shuttle, studio entry, the hop-on hop-off ticket, and the app. Bring a hat or sunscreen if you're sensitive. The bus is open-top and there's not much shade on Rodeo Drive or the Walk of Fame. Ages 4 and younger aren't permitted on the tour itself, but infants can ride the bus if they sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed throughout.

What’s included

• Warner Bros. Studio general admission with guided tour.
• round-trip shuttle from central Hollywood (9:30 AM departure, 1 PM return).
• 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket for the Hollywood Route with 15 stops including the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and the Original Farmers Market.
• CitySightseeing LA app with real-time bus tracking.
• multilingual audio commentary in nine languages.
• Wi-Fi on most buses.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 1000

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Starline Tours of Hollywood

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see inside a working film studio and then spend the rest of the day exploring Hollywood's main landmarks without planning transport or timing between stops. The shuttle handles the studio logistics, and the 24-hour bus ticket lets you move at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the Warner Bros. Studio tour start?

Check-in is at 9 AM, the shuttle departs at 9:30 AM, and the guided tour begins at 10 AM. The tour lasts about three hours, and the return shuttle leaves at 1 PM, getting you back to Hollywood by 2:15 PM.

Can I do the studio tour and the bus tour on different days?

Yes. You can split the package across two days and confirm the new times by messaging the operator after booking. The shuttle only runs the 9:30 AM departure, so if you want to reschedule the studio tour, you'd need to arrange separate transport to the lot.

How many stops does the hop-on hop-off bus have?

The Hollywood Route has 15 stops, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, the Original Farmers Market, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.

How long is the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket valid?

The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you first board the bus. If you board at 2:15 PM, you can ride until 2:15 PM the next day.

Is there audio commentary on the bus?

Yes. The bus includes a multilingual onboard audio guide available in nine languages. You can also download the CitySightseeing LA app for real-time bus tracking and additional information.

What's included in the package?

Warner Bros. Studio general admission, the hop-on hop-off Hollywood Route ticket, round-trip studio shuttle, the CitySightseeing LA app with live bus tracking, and multilingual audio commentary. Wi-Fi is available on most buses.

Are there age restrictions?

Ages 4 and younger are not permitted on the studio tour. Infants can ride the hop-on hop-off bus if they sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed throughout.

Do I need to book the shuttle in advance?

The shuttle is included in the package and departs at 9:30 AM. If you want to do the studio tour at a different time, contact the operator after booking to arrange alternative transport.