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Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

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8:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.8/5(836)

Jose R

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I visited Universal Studios Hollywood during a long layover in Los Angeles, so I had only a few hours to make the most of the park. Buying the Express Pass through Headout turned out to be the best decision of the day. Wait times ranged from about 20 to 100 minutes, and without it, I simply would not have been able to experience so much in such limited time. Super Nintendo World was pure magic. It doesn’t just feel like a themed area—it genuinely feels like stepping inside the video game and becoming part of it. The biggest surprise came when I got the chance to experience the soft opening of the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. Absolutely incredible! I love roller coasters, and this was hands down the best one I’ve ever ridden. The Spanish Studio Tour was another unexpected highlight: funny, fascinating and educational. Seeing the sets and discovering how movies and special effects are created made it one of the most memorable experiences of my visit. Minions and Kung Fu Panda were also wonderfully immersive. Despite the crowds, the park was spotless, the staff were consistently friendly, the signage was clear, and the stores had an amazing variety of souvenirs. A few tips for future visitors: wear very comfortable shoes, check the weather before choosing your clothes, and expect crowds and lines, including for food. There weren’t as many places to sit and rest as I expected. I was lucky to have a beautiful sunny 24°C day, which was perfect for exploring. I arrived thinking Universal would simply be a fun way to spend my layover. I left feeling that my layover had become one of the highlights of my entire trip. If your time is limited, plan ahead—and the Express Pass is worth every minute it saves.

Alberto C

Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
The tour is very well organized. You arrive at Pier 33, and the signs lead you to the boat and security checks. You depart and arrive on the island; of course, the boat has a bar and everything you need. On the island, everything is explained to you in English. Then you can either go with a guide or follow the signs to enter the penitentiary, where you receive headphones and an audio guide in the language of your choice. You proceed on your own, and once you're done, you head to the dock where the boat waits for you, departing every 30 minutes.

Elizabeth F

Group
Verified booking
Last week
Well, it's certainly special that I spent $75 more than I needed to on tickets to Universal Studios! I'm still really bummed that I paid so much more for my tickets by buying them through this thrid party. I was on my cell and in a hurry, so I thought I was buying directly from universal. Maybe if I win the $100 reward for writing this review, I'll feel less stupid.

Emaan K

Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
I had a wonderful experience with Headout. The booking process was very easy and convenient, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. The instructions were clear, entry was hassle-free, and we really enjoyed our visit. I would definitely use Headout again and recommend it to others.

Zvonimir I

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was smooth and easy from start to finish. The tickets worked perfectly, entry was quick, and we had an amazing day at Universal Studios Hollywood. Great experience and I would definitely use Headout again!!

Christina P

Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
We had a great time at Universal Studios, Hollywood. Our favorite Harry Potter. We enjoyed all of the rides and attractions. It was our first time visiting Universal anywhere and we are from the East Coast!
    • Enjoy full-day access to Universal Studios Hollywood, including all rides, attractions, live shows, and events.

    • Take the world-famous Studio Tour and go behind the scenes of real movie sets and soundstages.

    • Experience thrilling rides like Jurassic World – The Ride, Transformers™: The Ride-3D, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, and attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and more.

    • Catch action-packed live shows like WaterWorld and special character meet-and-greets throughout the park.

    • Pick a 1-day or 2-day pass, or take advantage of the buy-one-get-one free offer. Add an Express Pass to your 1-day ticket for priority access to popular rides and save 1-4 hours waiting in lines.

    • 1-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood (as per option selected)

    • 2-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood (as per option selected)

    • Buy a day, get a 2nd day free (as per option selected)

    • Access to all rides and attractions

    • Access to live shows and events

    • One-time express access per ride (as per option selected)

    • Unlimited express access (as per option selected)

    • Guided backlot tour (as per option selected)

    • Light snacks and refreshments (as per option selected)

    • Gourmet meal in VIP dining room (as per option selected)

    • Valet parking (as per option selected)

    • Halloween Horror Nights admission, access to 8 haunted houses, Terror Tram ride and scare zones (as per option selected)

    • Save up to $10 (as per option selected)

    • Food and beverages

    • Parking

    • Ticketed experiences not included with your ticket

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 836 reviews

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    Canada
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    Italy
    United Kingdom
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    France
    Germany
    Australia
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    Guests from Mexico, Canada, Israel and over 63 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Sheila B

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    We had used head out for our Disney tickets and found them very reliable and were confident that if we bought through them, we would get exactly what we needed and wanted. We had a very good time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves thank you

    Elson T

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Universal was incredible. My family loved it. We had the opportunity to return the next day, complete the rides, and enjoy the park at our own pace.

    Jose R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    I visited Universal Studios Hollywood during a long layover in Los Angeles, so I had only a few hours to make the most of the park. Buying the Express Pass through Headout turned out to be the best decision of the day. Wait times ranged from about 20 to 100 minutes, and without it, I simply would not have been able to experience so much in such limited time. Super Nintendo World was pure magic. It doesn’t just feel like a themed area—it genuinely feels like stepping inside the video game and becoming part of it. The biggest surprise came when I got the chance to experience the soft opening of the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. Absolutely incredible! I love roller coasters, and this was hands down the best one I’ve ever ridden. The Spanish Studio Tour was another unexpected highlight: funny, fascinating and educational. Seeing the sets and discovering how movies and special effects are created made it one of the most memorable experiences of my visit. Minions and Kung Fu Panda were also wonderfully immersive. Despite the crowds, the park was spotless, the staff were consistently friendly, the signage was clear, and the stores had an amazing variety of souvenirs. A few tips for future visitors: wear very comfortable shoes, check the weather before choosing your clothes, and expect crowds and lines, including for food. There weren’t as many places to sit and rest as I expected. I was lucky to have a beautiful sunny 24°C day, which was perfect for exploring. I arrived thinking Universal would simply be a fun way to spend my layover. I left feeling that my layover had become one of the highlights of my entire trip. If your time is limited, plan ahead—and the Express Pass is worth every minute it saves.

    Scott T

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    We purchased a two-days for the price of one deal to Universal Studios Hollywood and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Having our tickets readily available in the Headout App gave us one less thing to carry or worry about and entrance into the park on both days was a breeze. We were visiting from Japan and so were expecting super long lines like you see in the big theme parks there and so were pleasantly surprised that this was not the case. We got into the park proper easily within 10 minutes of arrival and found short wait times for the rides in the morning hours. If did get more crowded in the afternoons, but was still less than we were used to and expecting. This was an easy-rate 5 star experience for us.

    Alberto C

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    The tour is very well organized. You arrive at Pier 33, and the signs lead you to the boat and security checks. You depart and arrive on the island; of course, the boat has a bar and everything you need. On the island, everything is explained to you in English. Then you can either go with a guide or follow the signs to enter the penitentiary, where you receive headphones and an audio guide in the language of your choice. You proceed on your own, and once you're done, you head to the dock where the boat waits for you, departing every 30 minutes.

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