Los Angeles Performing Arts school trip

Los Angeles

A study trip to Los Angeles for Drama and Performing Arts students offers your group a unique opportunity to explore the heart of the entertainment industry. Your students can visit iconic places such as Universal Studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, plus also immerse themselves with professionals in specialist theatre and dance workshops. Absolute Travel will help you create an expertly designed, competitive and unforgettable experience for your group, so get in touch with our team today and bring your subject to life.

Universal Studios Hollywood film studio & theme park
Famous TCL Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Fame

Performing Arts workshops
Great choice of themed restaurants and diners

Universal Studios Hollywood

Enjoy an action-packed day of entertainment at Universal Studios Hollywood. Featuring thrilling movie-based theme park rides, live shows, and behind-the-scenes tours of famous movie sets, the park offers visitors an immersive experience in the world of entertainment.

Grammy Museum

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles showcases music history, honouring Grammy Award winners. It features interactive exhibits, memorabilia, and educational programs, offering visitors a deep dive into music’s cultural impact and evolution.

TCL Chinese Theatre

The TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles is an iconic cinema landmark, famous for its handprints and footprints of celebrities. It hosts major film premieres and offers guided tours of Hollywood history.

Performing Arts Workshop

Immerse your students in a fantastic range of workshop options to cover Director Craft, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Editing, Screenwriting, Voice Work or Song Interpretation. 1-3 hours.

Warner Bros Studio Tour

Go behind the scenes and discover the secrets of TV and movie making. Learn about the history of the studio and get to explore the actual Central Perk set from Friends, the Big Bang Theory set, Batman and Harry Potter. A must-visit tour for TV and movie fans.

Paramount Pictures Studio Tour

A visit to Paramount Studios in LA offers a guided tour through historic soundstages, movie sets, and iconic locations. It’s a chance to explore the heart of Hollywood filmmaking and entertainment.

Sony Pictures Studio Tour

A visit to Sony Pictures Studios in LA offers a behind-the-scenes look at movie production. Guests can explore soundstages, sets, and historical archives, learning about film-making and iconic movie history.

Day 1

Morning departure from UK for flight to LA. Transfer to your hotel and check in. A bit of free time before evening meal at local restaurant.

Day 2

Performing arts workshop in the morning followed by an afternoon city tour of LA.

Free time in the evening at a nearby shopping centre for dinner.

Day 3

Full day visit to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Dinner at Universal CityWalk.

Day 4

Morning visit to Warner Bros Studios.

Sony Pictures Studio in the afternoon.

Day 5

Grammy Museum in the morning.

Afternoon free time in Santa Monica to explore the Pier and beach area.

Day 6

Optional additional activity or free time for own activities with your coach.

Travel back to LAX in the late afternoon for return flight.

Day 6

Afternoon arrival back in the UK.

Hostelling International Santa Monica – A prime location. The Hostelling offers refurbished dorm rooms with both ensuite and shared options. Rooms are bright and airy and a complimentary continental breakfast is included. There are hang out facilities for the students and is a short walk from Third Street Promenade, with restaurants, cinemas and more than 80 shops.

Hampton Inn Santa Monica – Just a 15 minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 10 minutes from Third Street Promenade. Rooms are ensuite with 2 double beds, making it an affordable option on a bed share basis (4 per room).

Freehand LA – Great quality option for school groups and sister hotel to the Freehand NYC, the hotel is located in Downtown LA and offers comfortable accommodation with 4 bedded bunk-style rooms for students and singles and twins for staff, all ensuite.