Took the VIP tour for my daughters birthday This was…read morefantastic from the beginning to the end! We got yo sit and have drinks and snacks before our tour begins it was nice The tour was great and our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly he had the best vibe! 2hr tour with no walking was amazing we got to see so much and learned lots of new tidbits of shows We got to have lunch with our tickets It was really nice to go to central perk and the food was good we had a good selection of sandwiches and drinks We got to explore the friends area and lots of photo opportunities We got to see the big bang area and again have pictures taken We did the Superman experience and hang out in fortress and have some drinks very cool concept and everyone was very friendly We got to go see Harry Potter's area and see lots of DC items So much to see we truly enjoyed it so much we will definitely be back again

5.7.26 Fun…read moreexperience getting a behind-the-scenes look at how productions come together. Em, our tour guide, was personable and knowledgeable, which made the experience even more engaging. We were able to visit the set of Friends (one of my favorites) along with another sitcom set, though I can't recall the name. I do wish there had been more sets included on the tour. The experience is a mix of guided and self-paced exploration, which offers a nice balance. It wraps up with a gift shop at the end. Overall, a really enjoyable and worthwhile experience.

We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

This was amazing I got to see George kastanzas house and the building from Seinfeld our tourguide…read moremark was great would do again

We had a great time with David. He was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for making our trip memorable.

We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood…read moreexperience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience.

My absolute favorite attraction at USH! As a pass holder, I will admit there have been days where I…read morego to Universal just to sit on the tram and eat a pretzel. Typically running about 45 minutes to an hour, the studio tour is a perfect break from escalators, lines, and walking around Universal. The guides are funny and engaging and though they usually touch on the same things, I find that each guide has a way of making the tour their own. I always enjoy going through the lot and getting a glimpse of what's being filmed, while also learning about the iconic movies, shows, and even music videos that have utilized the lot before. As a huge fan of Desperate Housewives, my favorite set is Colonial Street. While I'd love to see some updates or new things on the studio tour, having been on it more times than I can count I can still say it's my favorite ride and the thing I look forward to the most at USH.

The perfect attraction to give parents a break from being on their feet on all day. This ride is…read morealmost an hour and offers a sneaky peek at the movie sets, props, and little Hollywood History. They're aren't many updates to this ride that I noticed. You still the psycho scare, a look at the faux NYC filming backdrops, and or course Jaws. Which warms my cold nostalgic heart. I really enjoyed the 4-D King Kong adventure in the beginning, but I really missed the giant animatronic King Kong that I remember seeing as a kid. Make sure to sit in the second or third tram car. We were placed in the first tram car and basically missed everything from the flood to Bruce the shark jumping out of the water. My wife and I enjoyed the ride, but our kids (5 & 7) were over it after about 20-minutes. Shout out to our tour guide for all of the knowledge and fun behind scenes anecdotes.

(Corrected "top" versus "back", in the third paragraph)…read more The tour is given in a 12-passenger bus that is open air. You'll drive past many historic structures, and past the homes of many stars (though you'll be going too fast to get a good look or photo). And you'll go up in the hills along Mulholland Drive. About halfway through the tour, at the Beverly Hills sign, you get out for a break and use the restroom. Unfortunately, you never get a good view of the Hollywood sign. Our driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and gave anecdotes about every site we passed. There a screen-like sheet covering the top of the van for shade, but you should use sunscreen as you will be in the sun for two hours.

The Hollywood bus tours have two departure locations, Hollywood and Santa Monica. The tour bus I…read moretook started from Hollywood, and equipped with open air van for fourteen passenger seats. They have two hours, five hours, and full day rides open to general public bookings, and you can book your own private tour buses with customized routes. The driver and staff I've encountered were super friendly. The cost varies from $40 to $100+, and they often have promotions on their website.

The VIP experience and lounge is stellar! Breakfast options, chargers, bottled water and more is…read moreavailable when you arrive. If you have never done the VIP experience it's worth the extra money once just for the experience. Julia was our guide for the day and she went above and beyond.

No matter your fandom, Universal Studios likely has it! Harry Potter, Super Mario Bros, Jurassic…read morePark/World, Beetlejuice, Kung Fu Panda, Minions, etc. Anyone who has read my reviews can tell you I'm a Disney Parks fanatic, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this trip and park overall. It may have been because I was picked for Ollivanders and even sorted into Slytherin. The first day we splurged on the VIP Experience and the second park day we had the Express Pass. When the tour guide said in the beginning that VIP was the best way to go to see Universal Studios he was so right! Sam was our tour guide and Patrick was the tour guide of our buddy group as you share the Studio Tour trolly with them. This made for a more intimate tour and I loved that it had sections you deboard to explore! We visited The Good Place and even the prop warehouse (no pictures). What an amazing way to experience for the 60th Anniversary of the Studio Tour. Besides the amazing Studio Tour and unlimited Express Pass, the VIP Experience includes a buffet style lunch at Moulin Rouge that was ultimately our favorite meal the whole weekend between the park and Citywalk. Quite frankly, we likely would book for that being one of the main factors! Plus, they offered water bottles throughout the Studio Tour and at lunch. Great to keep us hydrated and ready to enjoy all that Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer. If you can afford this, book it!

Had a blast weather was great TMZ was great. Really appreciated the history. Stopped at a drag…read moreshow, they passed out snacks on our buss.

Capone was a great guide! Great energy and humor! Fun for anyone looking for a casual tour through…read moreWest Hollywood, Beverley Hills, and Melrose.

Loved walking around Greystone Mansion. You haven't seen all…read moreof LA until you take the time to walk around Greystone Mansion. My review is so bad compared to Adrian F. review down below.

Murder, oil money, swordplay, and Beverly Hills pretending to be tasteful…read more You haven't really seen Los Angeles until you've walked through Greystone Mansion and felt the ghosts of oil barons judging your credit score. I toured Greystone as part of the Sword Experience led by Adrian Paul, and let me tell you--learning blade work on the grounds of one of the most infamous estates in Beverly Hills hits differently. There's something poetic about practicing controlled violence on land once shaped by very uncontrolled wealth. A little history, because this place doesn't whisper--it broods. Greystone was built in 1928 for the Doheny family, oil dynasty royalty. Think: early 20th-century American excess, but make it Tudor Revival and drop it on a manicured hill above Sunset. The house is enormous. 55 rooms. Limestone imported from Indiana. Details that scream, "We had oil money and zero chill." And then, of course, the tragedy. Ned Doheny Jr. was found dead inside the mansion only months after moving in. Official story: murder-suicide involving his secretary. Unofficial story: Los Angeles in the 1920s was a cocktail of scandal, politics, oil contracts, and secrets thick enough to butter toast with. The house was barely broken in before it became legend. So yes--training with swords on those grounds feels cinematic. Because it is. Adrian Paul doesn't just walk you around; he contextualizes movement, presence, and discipline in a space already heavy with narrative. You're not just touring a mansion. You're standing in a monument to ambition, downfall, and architectural flexing. Greystone has since been used in everything from classic films to modern blockbusters. If it looks familiar, it's because Hollywood has been borrowing its drama for decades. It's a location scout's fever dream. The gardens are immaculate. The interiors are grand without being tacky. It's the kind of place where you instinctively lower your voice--even if you don't believe in ghosts, you respect the acoustics. Los Angeles loves shiny new money. Greystone is old money with a body count. And yet, it's beautiful. Stunning, actually. The kind of estate that makes you question your life choices while also appreciating the craftsmanship of a bygone era when wealth was expressed in stone and timber instead of Instagram posts. Walking those grounds with a sword in hand, guided by someone who understands myth and movement, feels like stepping into layered history--cinema, tragedy, power, and discipline colliding under California sun.