Universal Studios Hollywood
The best Universal Studios Los Angeles tickets
The day ticket, the VIP Experience, Halloween Horror Nights, a city pass and a bus-tour combo: here is what each one gets you, with honest advice on value for money, long ride queues and buying direct or through a reseller.
See our 5 picks
Short answer For most visitors, the best Universal Studios Los Angeles ticket is the plain one-day ticket, from €89 on GetYourGuide. It already includes the Studio Tour, which Universal says runs about 60 minutes. Pay more only for a clear reason: the VIP Experience (from €320) for a guided backlot visit and no ride queues, or Halloween Horror Nights for the scare event. Universal also sells its own tickets, so compare its price for your date before you book.
Our 5 picks for Universal Studios Hollywood tickets
One plain day ticket, the seasonal scare night, the top-end VIP day and two ways to bundle Universal with more of Los Angeles. All five are sold on GetYourGuide.
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from €89 per person Our top pick 4.6 (9,993) reviews on GetYourGuide
Universal Studios Hollywood one-day ticket
Entry for one chosen date, with the Studio Tour, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Minions ride included. You can add Universal Express when you book.
Best for Most first-time visitors
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from €79 per person 4.3 (211) reviews on GetYourGuide
Halloween Horror Nights ticket
A night ticket to the scare event, with 8 haunted houses and the Terror Tram on the backlot. It is a separate ticket from a day visit.
Best for Horror fans aged 13 and up
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from €320 per person Valid 1 day 4.8 (734) reviews on GetYourGuide
VIP Experience with guided backlot tour
A guide takes you onto studio sets the normal tram does not stop at, and through the prop warehouse. You get unlimited Express on the rides, a gourmet meal and valet parking.
Best for Film fans and anyone who hates queues
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from €143 per person Valid 2 days 4.2 (15) reviews on GetYourGuide
Universal ticket plus Hollywood bus tour
A Universal day ticket with a free return shuttle, plus an open-air celebrity homes tour or a 24-hour hop-on bus ticket if you choose it.
Best for Visitors staying in Hollywood without a car
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from €217 per person Valid 2 - 7 days 4.3 (545) reviews on GetYourGuide
All-Inclusive Pass Plus with Universal
A digital pass for 2 to 7 days that covers Universal plus 40-odd other sights, such as the Warner Bros. Studio Tour and a Big Bus celebrity homes tour.
Best for Busy sightseers with several days
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Universal Studios Hollywood tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Universal Studios Hollywood one-day ticket | €89 per person | Not stated | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Most first-time visitors | The most reviewed Universal ticket on GetYourGuide (4.6 from 9,993 reviews), and the cheapest way in. |
| Halloween Horror Nights ticket | €79 per person | Not stated | Small group: Limited to 10 participants | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Horror fans aged 13 and up | The most booked Universal product on GetYourGuide the day we checked, but only for the event nights up to 1 November 2026. |
| VIP Experience with guided backlot tour | €320 per person | Valid 1 day | Not stated | Meet on site | No | Film fans and anyone who hates queues | The best-rated option here (4.8 from 734 reviews), and the only one with walk-through set access. |
| Universal ticket plus Hollywood bus tour | €143 per person | Valid 2 days | Not stated | Meet on site | Yes, up to 24 hours in advance | Visitors staying in Hollywood without a car | It solves the getting-there problem and adds a sightseeing tour, but it has only 15 reviews so far (4.2). |
| All-Inclusive Pass Plus with Universal | €217 per person | Valid 2 - 7 days | Not stated | Meet on site | No | Busy sightseers with several days | It can pay off if you see two or three big sights a day, but it is non-refundable. |
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Universal Studios Hollywood tickets: the options side by side
The one-day ticket is the right choice for most people, and the other four add something on top of it. The table above shows each option's price, duration and cancellation line as GetYourGuide showed it on 22 October 2026.
- One-day ticket (from €89): the park, its rides and shows and the Studio Tour, on one date. Parking and food are extra.
- VIP Experience (from €320): a guided backlot tour with walk-through sets, unlimited Express, lunch and valet parking.
- Halloween Horror Nights (from €79): the evening scare event only. It is not a day ticket.
- Universal plus bus tour (from €143): a day ticket with a return shuttle and an optional Hollywood bus tour.
- All-Inclusive Pass Plus (from €217): Universal plus many other sights over 2 to 7 days.
Which Universal Hollywood ticket fits you
Pick the plain day ticket unless one of the cases below fits you. Each upgrade solves one problem, so pay only for the problem you have.
- You hate queues: add Universal Express to the day ticket, or book the VIP Experience.
- You love film sets: the VIP Experience lets you step off the trolley and walk through sets.
- You are here in September or October and like horror: Halloween Horror Nights is a separate night out.
- You have no car and stay in Hollywood: the bus-tour package includes a return shuttle.
- You want to see a lot in a few days: a pass may cost less than single tickets.
Guides on Universal and the studio tours
What general admission includes, and the studio tour at Universal Hollywood
General admission covers the theme park, its rides and shows, and the World-Famous Studio Tour. Universal's own page says the Studio Tour is included with park admission. The GetYourGuide ticket also lists the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Minions ride.
The tour of Universal Studios Hollywood: what you see
The Studio Tour is a tram ride through the backlot of a working film studio. Universal gives its run time as about 60 minutes. On the way you pass real sets, plus staged effects such as a flash flood, an earthquake scene and a King Kong 360 show. You stay on the tram on the standard tour.
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Pass and the VIP Experience
Universal Express lets you use shorter lines, and the VIP Experience adds a guided day on top of it. On GetYourGuide you can add Express as an option to the day ticket. We could not read Universal's own Express prices, so check them for your date.
The VIP Experience is the top-end day. Universal says the tour lasts at least 5 hours, with up to 13 guests per guide. Your VIP pass gives unlimited Express on every ride and seated show all day, even after the tour ends. It also includes a meal in a private dining room and valet parking. Children must be at least 5 years old.
Halloween Horror Nights: a separate ticket
Halloween Horror Nights is not included in a day ticket. Universal calls it a separately ticketed event. In 2026 it runs on select nights from 3 September to 1 November, with 8 haunted houses and the Terror Tram. The GetYourGuide ticket is not suitable for children under 13.
Combine Universal with other sights: pass or bus-tour package
A combo makes sense only if you would book the extra sights anyway. The All-Inclusive Pass Plus covers Universal plus the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, a Big Bus celebrity homes tour and many more, over 2 to 7 days. It is non-refundable on GetYourGuide, so book it only when your dates are fixed.
The bus-tour package is simpler. It adds a free return shuttle and, if you choose, an open-air celebrity homes tour or a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. It starts at 1738 N Orange Dr in Hollywood.
Is Universal Studios Hollywood worth it? One day or two
Yes, for film fans and families who will use the whole day. The Studio Tour sets it apart from other theme parks, because it runs through a working studio. It is less worth it if you only want thrill rides, or if you arrive late and fight the queues.
One day is enough for most visitors if they start early. We could not read Universal's own two-day ticket terms, so we do not compare them here. The bus-tour package on GetYourGuide is valid for 2 days.
Universal Los Angeles discount tickets: buy direct or through GetYourGuide?
Universal sells its own tickets on its website, and GetYourGuide resells them. The GetYourGuide day ticket is sold by GetYourGuide itself, not by Universal. Its booking page shows free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. We could not read Universal's own refund rules, so check them before you choose.
For Universal Studios Hollywood discount tickets, compare prices on your date. Universal's own Halloween Horror Nights page says you can save up to $40 on select nights when you buy online. A CityPASS with Universal plus three more sights starts at $157 for adults, on its own site.
Plan your day: parking, Universal CityWalk Hollywood and the map
Parking costs extra, because the day ticket does not include it. Universal lists general parking at $40 before 5 pm. A Metro footbridge links the Universal City station to the park, so the train is an easy option.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood is the street of shops, restaurants and a cinema next to the park. Start the Studio Tour early in the day, then plan the rides around it. Our universal studios hollywood map guide covers the lower and upper lots for a do-it-yourself day.
How to get more from your Universal day
Check Universal's price first
Universal sells its own tickets. Compare its price for your date with the GetYourGuide price before you book.
Do the Studio Tour early
The tram tour takes about an hour. Do it before the afternoon crowd, then move on to the rides.
Pay for Express only if you need it
Express shortens lines, but it adds cost. It pays off on busy days, not on quiet ones.
Read the cancellation line
Most picks show free cancellation on their booking page, but the pass is non-refundable. Check the exact cut-off there.
Budget for parking
General parking is $40 before 5 pm, says Universal. The Metro to Universal City avoids it.
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Facts checked on 22 October 2026 against: Universal Studios Hollywood: The World-Famous Studio Tour · Universal Studios Hollywood: VIP Experience · Universal Studios Hollywood: Directions and parking · Universal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror Nights · CityPASS: Los Angeles.
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