Universal Studios Hollywood, Movie Stars' Homes Tour and City Tour

Get the lowdown on Los Angeles on a city tour, see where the movie stars live in Beverly Hills, then put yourself inside big movie action at Universal Studios Hollywood. It's a fun-filled day for the whole family!

The day begins with a fully narrated tour, taking you to the historic Hollywood Bowl and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. You will see Hollywood Boulevard, the famous Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, where the movie stars live, work and shop. Stroll through Farmer's Market and shop for an exotic array of food and gifts.

Your final stop is Universal Studios Hollywood, the world's largest and busiest movie studio. Movies have been made here since 1915!

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• Escape into the thrilling worlds of Jurassic Park, Terminator, Shrek and other blockbuster movies
• Immerse yourself in the movie action with pulse-pounding rides and full-sensory attractions
• Enter, if you dare, into the dark and mysterious world of the House of Horrors
• Face the rage of the world's first blockbuster roller-coaster, Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
• Plus, over 67 cool things to do at Universal CityWalk

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 1 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Tour departs from Jane's House, located at 6541 Hollywood Blvd or various hotels in: Hollywood, West Hollywood, East Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Universal Hollywood, Mid Wilshire, Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Bel Air, Santa Monica and Century City Departure Time:

• Jane's House - 9:00am
• Los Angeles Hotels - 7:30am and 8:50am

Return details: Tour concludes at approximately 5:30pm Hotel Pickup:

Complimentary pickup service available from most major Los Angeles hotels. Please click on the "View Map" icon to see if pick-up service is available from your hotel, and if so, advise your hotel at time of booking.

Important Note: If your hotel is not on this list, you must meet the tour at Jane's House, located at 6541 Hollywood Blvd and also select this option when making your booking.

Itinerary:

Rides and Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood:

Studio Tour:
Get thrust into an explosive new special effects rehearsal at The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite movies and TV shows are made on the Studio Tour. With Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg as your new virtual guide, see more sets than ever before like The War of the Worlds, Crossing Jordan, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, along with hundreds of facades on Hollywood's most famous backlot. See authentic Skull Island set pieces from Universal Pictures' King Kong.

Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride:
Universal Studios Hollywood's famous psychological thrill coaster, "Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride" features an all-new 'More Shocking" experience that will leave you breathless! If you dare, face heart-pounding special effects and unexpected twists at every turn as you escape the Mummy's revenge in life-like horror. It WILL change you . . . forever!

Shrek 4-D:
Take adventure to the next dimension in the all-new Shrek 4-D - the attraction that puts you in the action with hair-raising, eye-popping, and butt-busting effects so real, all your senses will be on ogre-time.

Jurassic Park - The Ride:
Universal Studios Hollywood's most thrilling water ride, Jurassic Park - The Ride has transformed into an even "wetter and wilder" adventure. As you are terrorized by raptors, spitters and the infamous 70-foot T-Rex, you will also be bombarded with a colossal surge of water coming at you from every side. Be prepared to get soaked . . . all the way down to your "bones"!

Fear Factor Live:
Put yourself to the test at the most extreme audience participation show ever - Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios® Hollywood. Perform gravity-defying stunts live in front of thousands as you compete head to head against other guests. Come eye-to-eye with creatures from your nightmares as they creep and crawl across your skin. Or, pulverize contestants from your seat with unexpected audience-induced mayhem. It's unscripted, unpredictable, and unlike anything you've ever seen before. Don't try this at home!

Terminator 2: 3D:
Jump forward into the future - to the chilling, machine-controlled world of the Terminator. Inside Cyberdyne Systems Corporation, you'll witness the unveiling of the new Terminator robots - until a live, human rebel strike erupts around you in an all-out cyber war that'll have you ducking for cover!

Waterworld
The hit motion picture comes surging to life in a spectacular tidal wave of death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and an ocean of thrills!

Nickelodeon Blast Zone:
Get wild wet thrills, meet the Rugrats, unleash flying foam lava balls and more in a wild play zone just for kids...and just for excitement! At The Wild Thornberry's Adventure Temple you can join the excitement inside an ancient temple filled with thousands of foam lava balls, but beware of waking the temple idol! At Nickelodeon Splash, soak up the thrills of a 500-gallon water dump, with soakers, sprayers, targets and all-around water chaos!

House of Horrors:
Universal Studios Hollywood's House of Horrors is a frightening, scream as you go, walk through experience inspired by some of the greatest Universal Studios horror movies of all time. The most feared characters - like Dracula, Frankenstein, Chucky among many others -- will take you by surprise while you attempt to navigate your way through an ever-changing, terrorizing maze. Be afraid...be very, very afraid!

Special Effects Stages:
Learn the secrets behind King Kong, The Mummy, The Klumps and other big Hollywood blockbusters revealed at the new Special Effects Stages. You may even get your very own starring role!

Universal's Animal Actors:
Come see what happens when the world's most talented animal stars take over the show! Your're sure to laugh and be amazed at this live performance. Who knows, you may even co-star!

Backdraft:
Endure the hit movie's blazing inferno of heart-pounding heat and fury in a 10,000 degree blast furnace of searing pyrotechnics and special effects excitement.

Lucy - A Tribute:
It's Lucy, Desi, Fred and Ethel! Trace the career of TV's First Lady of Comedy in this interactive, walk-through museum.

The Wardrobe Department:
Ever wonder what happens to the wardrobe worn by some of your favorite stars on hit television shows? Well, wonder no more, the new Wardrobe Dept. retail store at Universal Studios Hollywood invites you to stroll along its very own fashion catwalk in search of a piece of Hollywood. The Wardrobe Dept. features a broad selection of eclectic clothing and unique collectibles from popular TV programs such as "Law and Order," "Passions," "American Dreams," "Crossing Jordan" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and the "Dennis Miller Show" to name a few.

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