The guided tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood comes in two forms on WizardTrip. The 7.5-hour circuit links the beaches, Beverly Hills and Hollywood. The Warner Bros studio tour lasts 2 to 3 hours. The circuit suits anyone who wants to see the city in a day. The studios are for film and TV fans.
The two listings have more than 12,400 reviews between them (as of 18 October 2026). The circuit has 6,723, with a rating of 4.9 out of 5. The studios have 5,682, with 4.6 out of 5. This article details the stops, the departure options, the practical rules and the choice between the two.
Los Angeles, Hollywood and Warner Bros: what you need to know
The two tours differ in both format and pace. The circuit strings together stops of 15 to 45 minutes in a minibus or an air-conditioned luxury bus. The Warner Bros studios are visited at a single site, with a guide who speaks French, English, Portuguese or Spanish.
The circuit listing states that it is not canceled in bad weather. The studio listing’s data indicate that cancellation is possible in that case.
Guided tour of Los Angeles in a day: beaches, Beverly Hills and Hollywood
The circuit lasts 7.5 hours, not counting pickup and hotel return time, for 50 people at most. An English-speaking driver-guide drives an air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water is provided. The stops follow in this order:
- Santa Monica: 30 minutes at the pier, near the end of Route 66.
- Venice Beach: 35 minutes on the boardwalk, with Muscle Beach, the murals and the canals.
- Rodeo Drive: 40 minutes in Beverly Hills, with a photo in front of the Beverly Hills sign.
- Farmers Market and The Grove: 45 minutes at the market, where you pay for your own lunch, then 15 minutes at The Grove.
- Sunset Strip: a drive-by, without stopping, past The Roxy, the Whisky a Go Go and The Viper Room.
- Griffith Park: 15 minutes for the view of the Hollywood sign, then 15 minutes at Griffith Observatory.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame: 45 minutes for the stars, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Kodak Theatre.
The order of the stops may change. Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. If the park is closed for a film shoot, the tour may go to Mulholland Drive or the Hollywood Bowl.
Hotel, Santa Monica, Hollywood or Anaheim: the departure options
The circuit listing offers several departure options, which change the departure time and the wait before the tour:
- Hotel pickup: more than 150 listed hotels, with time slots by neighborhood. Examples: 9 to 9:30 am in Santa Monica, 8 to 8:30 am in Hollywood. It can start up to 1.5 hours before the tour.
- Meeting in Santa Monica: at 1537 2nd Street, with a 9:45 am departure and a return around 5:30 pm. The listing presents it as the option that limits time spent on the bus.
- Meeting in Hollywood: on Hollywood Boulevard before 8 am, for a tour start at 9:30 am. The bus may wait up to 1.5 hours before departure.
- Meeting in Anaheim: at the Anaheim Garden Walk before 7:30 am, for a stated duration of 9 hours. Pickup at an Anaheim hotel brings the duration to 10 hours.
- Private tour: up to 7 passengers in a luxury SUV, departure of your choice between 8 am and 10 am. Pickup is free in several Los Angeles neighborhoods.
One review describes the wait at the Hollywood departure. Lisa writes in September 2026: “The initial pickup from Hollywood Boulevard to the first stop took over an hour.”
Warner Bros Studio Tour: what do you see on the tour?
The Warner Bros studio tour lasts 2 to 3 hours, and the listing’s program counts 3 hours. The meeting point is on site: the operator provides neither pickup nor return. The listing states a group of 14 people at most.
A guide takes the group through the backlots and studios, with more than 100 years of history. The stop at Stage 48: Script to Screen is an interactive studio on how a film or series is produced. It features the real Friends set, with the Central Perk couch, a special-effects table and a broom for flying over Hogwarts.
The finale, “Action and Magic Made Here,” brings together props, costumes and sets from the DC and Harry Potter films. The listing also cites apartment 4A from The Big Bang Theory, with Sheldon’s spot. It mentions a Superman exhibit and the Friends fountain.
The listing mentions an expanded Central Perk Café and a Friends store. It does not say whether a meal is included.
Check-in requires official photo ID. Children under 5 are not admitted. The listing announces wheelchair-accessible areas and surfaces, and service animals are allowed.
At 4.6 out of 5, this listing has the lower rating of the two. In September 2026, Kyle goes beyond the stated duration: “We spent more than three hours and I could have spent more.”
The two Los Angeles tours compared
| Day circuit | Warner Bros studios | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 7.5 hours, excluding pickup | 2 to 3 hours |
| Format | Guided circuit by minibus or bus, stops of 15 to 45 minutes | Guided tour of a single site |
| Departure | Hotel, Santa Monica, Hollywood or Anaheim | Meet on site, no pickup |
| Maximum group | 50 people | 14 people |
| Guide’s language | English | French, English, Portuguese or Spanish |
| Meals | Lunch on your own at the Farmers Market, not included | Not specified |
| Children | Accompanied by an adult | Under 5 not admitted |
| Bad weather | Tour goes ahead | Cancellation possible |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 24 hours before | Full refund up to 24 hours before |
| From | $99 | $79 |
With children, a stroller or a wheelchair?
On the circuit, children must be accompanied by an adult. The listing mentions specialized infant seats and accepts foldable umbrella strollers; larger strollers are refused. For a bus with a wheelchair access ramp, you need to contact the operator.
At the Warner Bros studios, the listing indicates wheelchair-accessible areas and surfaces, and accessible transportation nearby. Children under 5 are not admitted.
Which one should you choose?
- You are discovering Los Angeles and have only one day: the 7.5-hour circuit.
- You like TV series and movie sets: the Warner Bros studios.
- You prefer a French-speaking guide: the Warner Bros studios, the only listing with a tour in French.
- You want to limit time spent on the bus: the circuit’s Santa Monica meeting point.
- You are staying in Anaheim: the circuit with meeting point or pickup in Anaheim.
For the rest of your stay, find the city’s tours, excursions and shows on the page Things to do in Los Angeles. The country’s other cities are gathered on the page United States.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a guided day tour of Los Angeles?
The circuit lasts 7.5 hours, not counting pickup and return to the hotel. The Anaheim meeting point states 9 hours, and pickup at an Anaheim hotel 10 hours, not counting the trip between Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Can you tour Los Angeles in French?
The Hollywood, Beverly Hills and beaches circuit is in English only. The Warner Bros Studio Tour offers guided tours in French, as well as in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
How long does the Warner Bros Studio Tour take?
Between 2 and 3 hours according to the listing, whose program counts 3 hours. The meeting point is on site: the operator provides neither pickup nor return to the hotel.
Can children visit the Warner Bros studios?
Children under 5 are not admitted to the Warner Bros Studio Tour. Official photo ID is required at check-in. The listing indicates a wheelchair-accessible site.
Is hotel pickup included in the Los Angeles tour?
It is available for the circuit, with more than 150 listed hotels, but it depends on the option: a meeting in Santa Monica, Hollywood or Anaheim does without it. The Warner Bros studios offer none.
What happens in bad weather in Los Angeles?
The circuit is not canceled in bad weather, according to the listing. For the Warner Bros studios, the listing’s data indicate that cancellation is possible. A traveler’s cancellation earns a full refund up to 24 hours before.
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