Paramount Studios

Believe it or not, Paramount is the last major studio to keep its headquarters located in Hollywood—and the only one there to open its doors to the public. Inside the famous wrought iron gate, you’ll be treated to a guided tram tour (you can stick to a walking tour for a few dollars less) through soundstages, the prop house and a sizable New York backlot. Of particular note, there’s the open-air Blue Sky Tank, which holds almost one million gallons of water to film anything from surfing scenes to maritime disasters.

For fans of: This Is Us, Grace and Frankie, Dr. Phil

You won’t find anywhere else: A seasonal after-dark tour that takes a macabre walk through moviemaking history and the neighboring Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Length: 2hrs

RECOMMENDED: Studio tours in Los Angeles