The VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood in California
Overview
Available languages
1 day
Mobile ticket
** VALID FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD IN CALIFORNIA ONLY **
On the VIP Experience, you’ll have exclusive access to backlot sets not open to the general public. And you’ll enjoy unlimited express access to ALL rides and attractions. Get ready to be treated like a star. Your day begins on the red carpet, and from there, it only gets more exclusive. Walk among the most iconic sets in cinema history, enjoy a gourmet meal and experience the Park in a different way. What really sets this day apart is the exclusive access you’ll have on the VIP Experience. Today, you’re a celebrity!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Booking is only valid on selected date of travel.
Minimum age is 5 years
In order to maintain the safety of guests, modified operating procedures have been put in place. Guests visiting the park will have their bags inspected by staff. Large bags and coolers will not be permitted in the park. Outside food is not permitted inside the park with the exception of bottle water, fruit and baby food.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21).Inc.TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.© 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.© 2021 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The Mummy © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Kung Fu Panda © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Universal’s Animal Actors © 2021 Universal Studios. THE SIMPSONS TM & © 2021 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM and © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
What To Expect
Universal Studios Hollywood
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! Don't miss the chance to visit the world's largest movie studio and theme park! At Universal Studios Hollywood there's a world of fun-filled adventures the whole family will love.. Your VIP guide will escort you to the park’s most popular rides and attractions, taking you in via special exclusive VIP entrances. Afterwards, enjoy time to explore the vast park on your own, you can skip the queues at every attraction, get the best seats in the house for every show, enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch and more.
Add a classic Hollywood finish to your day at Universal CityWalk, more than 30 places to eat, awesome night spots, 19 screen theater with state-of-the-art IMAX® and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play. CityWalk is located directly next to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Options
VIP Experience
Universal Studios Hollywood’s VIP Experience: Your Exclusive Access to Hollywood Awaits. No date or time changes allowed Tour Time: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and check-in at VIP reception
What‘s Included
Valet Parking
A VIP Guide to tour locations closed to the general public
Unlimited (Per Day) express access to each ride, attraction and seated show
Tour historic backlot locations
A gourmet meal in the private VIP dining room
Light refreshments served in an exclusive VIP lounge
1-Day Park admission to Universal Studios Hollywood
Carnival games (available to purchase)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Movie tickets for Universal CityWalk Cinemas
Food and drinks not listed above (available for purchase
Meeting points
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
619 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
VIP was a solo-parenting no-brainer! Request Billy as your VIP Guide!
Kellie R,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is, hands-down, the best way to crush the park in one day! My seven-year-old and I had one day to do Universal, and VIP helped me enjoy the park just as much as she did because I didn't have to be head-down on my phone planning our next stop the whole time. Our guide, Billy, was EPIC for making this an incredible experience for both of us. His energy is contagious, and he made everything magical for our visit! If you have a chance to request a guide, request Billy! He's so great!
Amazing and worth every penny
Sam M,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing universal tour with knowledgeable and personable guides such as ours, Patrick. Unbelievable access to rides that would have taken us 3 days to experience with normal waiting lines. Private and very tasty sit down lunch with characters coming in and wandering around tables. We had a baby dinosaur puppeteer and Dracula! Only negative was only two restrooms at lunch and one was not operational so big lineup for one toilet.
Absolutely worth it!
Ingo E,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is important to book such a tour in advance. While some simulations may not be spectacular, the reduced waiting time, the tour with Robert and Mike, as well as the menu, are worth every cent. Great tour and quite interesting simulators, as well as all the additional information, simply make it top-notch and successful. A small bittersweet note: You will not find important vehicles from series and movies here. They are in a separate museum in Hollywood. Unfortunately, there is no indication of that here. Such a thing would have been another top highlight. Well, it was a great day from 10:45 AM to 5:00 PM in the hills. Thank you.
Fun
Robert L,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full day with plenty of action and information. Chris made us all feel comfortable and satisfied. The tour being divided among “site” seeing and rides/shows was well planned
This is like our fifth time doing VIP. We definitely will do it again.
Chris Y,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The VIP experience is always worth the money. Our tour guide were amazing. Breakfast and lunch are always excellent.
Worth every penny, highly recommended
Zam1973,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We bought VIP tickets and although it seems expensive it does include parking, breakfast and lunch as well as fast track onto rides. You are taken round by a tour guide in small groups for the day who are just amazing. The food was really nice and good quality. I can’t recommend this tour enough, it was absolutely worth the money and I would do the tour again. We all had the most amazing day.
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Arthur W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great guide, Bobby. He was extremely knowledgeable of the Park and movie history.. He was delightful and charming. While the package was a little pricey, it was worth every sentence.
Totally worth it!
Jason F,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience and worth every penny! Tyler, our guide was amazing. If you’re on the fence jump off and get this package…highly recommend!
Great $ Deal & Experience!
frankjamescosentino,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth every penny of it! The guide was top-notch. Food @ Breakfast & Lunch was superb. All rides and tour were memorable
Best experience
Michelle M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I would absolutely recommend this especially if it your first time going to universal studios. And go to the early one so you have time to go and do more rides after the tour.
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