Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
430 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
225 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60661, USA
This tour ends at Union Station at 225 South Canal St, Chicago.
What To Expect
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Harold Washington Library Center (pass by)
Kluczynski Federal Building (pass by)
330 N Wabash Ave (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It takes 5 minutes to 20 minutes to get from one place to the other.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Activity code: C-2218P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It takes 5 minutes to 20 minutes to get from one place to the other.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
