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Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour

4.3 (25 reviews) 2 hours
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Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables, The Dark Knight, The Bear, Blues Brothers, and more.

Led by a local actor guide, you’ll visit famous Chicago sites seen on screen. From Bruce Wayne’s penthouse and Harvey Dent’s office to the parade route from Ferris Bueller and locations featured in Public Enemies and Ocean’s Eleven. Along the way, your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and fun facts you won’t get from walking the city on your own.

With a manageable group size, clear meeting point, and a well-paced two-hour route, this tour is an easy, no-planning-required way to experience Chicago. Popular with first-time visitors and locals alike.

This popular tour frequently books up on weekends — advance reservations recommended.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 35 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
On Location Tours, Inc

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    Pass by The Willis Tower, as seen in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

  2. Auditorium Theatre

    Passing by

    Pass by Auditorium Theatre, featured in Public Enemies.

  3. Harold Washington Library Center

    Passing by

    Pass by the Harold Washington Library, seen in Ocean's 11.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    This is the street where the parade scene takes place in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    This is the site of Harvey Dent's office building from The Dark Knight.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet your tour guide in front of the Roosevelt University Auditorium Building at 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. They will be wearing a blue tour shirt and holding a blue umbrella.

End point

  • This tour ends at Union Station at 225 South Canal St, Chicago.

Using your ticket

Please show your confirmation email with the ticket to your guide before tour departs.

Look for a tour guide with a blue backpack.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • It takes 5 minutes to 20 minutes to get from one place to the other.

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 25 reviews
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Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour

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