The 8 Best Movie Studio Tours Around the World

One of the best traditional movie studio tours in California, this tour takes you to sets of shows like "Friends" and "Gilmore Girls" as well as movies from "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and the DC Universe. You can also choose the length, from a half day to a full day of exploration. Don't forget to snap a selfie at the "Friends" fountain and grab a latte at Central Perk.

Pick either two, three or four hours to see the backlots, the iconic Bronson gate, and even studio archives on the VIP tours. You never know who you're going to walk by, be it Tom Cruise or Bumblebee from "Transformers."

Not only will you see soundstages for movies like “The Wizard of Oz” and “Spider-Man,” but Sony is also the home to game shows like “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” and series like “Breaking Bad.” Is that Walter White off in the distance?

This studio is a theme park, but it is still a working studio you can take a one-hour tram ride through to see iconic sets like "Jaws" and "King Kong." You might get attacked and have the sets blow up around you, but it's all part of the fun.

Harry Potter fans need to flock to this London-adjacent studio where the massive sets for the film series are housed. There are also props, costumes, special effects and, most importantly, butterbeer.

Billed as Moroccan Hollywood, you might recognize the locations of “Gladiator,” “Prince of Persia” and “Game of Thrones.” If it was a biblical epic, chances are it was filmed here. While you explore the backstages with a guide, you may just stumble upon the newest production.

"Lord of the Rings" and "Avatar" fans will love this New Zealand-based special effects company where there are two experiences to choose from. At the Auckland branch, you can tour effects, props and sets. In Wellington, get an immersive experience in the workshop. In the gift shop, purchase some of the cool props you saw that day.