Upper Lot – Studio Tour · Transportation
World-Famous Studio Tour
Guided tram journey through the working Universal backlot with famous film sets, practical effects and large-scale immersive sequences including King Kong 360 3-D and the Fast & Furious finale.
No wait
live wait
Transportation
Moderate thrill
Any height
Before you ride
Contains loud effects, simulated earthquakes, fire, motion and potentially frightening scenes.
Expert tip
Sit on the left for excellent views of several backlot scenes, but remember both sides offer worthwhile sights; allow roughly an hour including boarding.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~4 min) · also good around 5 PM (~4 min)
Busiest around 3 PM (~13 min)
| 9 AM | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 4 minutes |
| 11 AM | 5 minutes |
| 12 PM | 5 minutes |
| 1 PM | 6 minutes |
| 2 PM | 12 minutes |
| 3 PM | 13 minutes |
| 4 PM | 7 minutes |
| 5 PM | 4 minutes |
Average standby wait from 8 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
World-Famous Studio Tour stats
World-Famous Studio Tour is a transportation at Universal Studios Hollywood. It was built by Universal Studios Hollywood, opened in 1964 and lasts about 60 minutes. There's no height requirement. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 5 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Transportation
- Manufacturer
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Model
- Guided propane/electric tram tour
- Opened
- 1964
- Track length
- 18,000 ft
- Top speed
- 10 mph
- Duration
- 60 min
- Height requirement
- Any height
💡 Fun facts
- The modern tram tour began in 1964
- The route passes real working film and television production areas
- Tour scenes and routes can change with filming.
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