Our Top 6 Chicago Film Location Tours

1.Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Follow Chicago Fire locations with guide Deen in a private vehicle, from Lottie’s Pub and Firehouse 51 to the Fire Academy, Millennium Park, and the Cultural Center. The tour runs about two hours, includes downtown pickup within five miles, and may offer a closer look at Firehouse 51 when filming and emergency calls allow.

“It was a very good experience for me and my family. Deen was great with us. I really suggest this tour. We really enjoy”

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2.Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 2 hours

Join Deen for a private two-hour Chicago Fire tour for up to three people. Visit Firehouse 51, the Chicago Fire Academy, Lottie’s Pub, Millennium Park, and the Chicago Cultural Center, with hotel pickup within five miles of downtown. Filming may change access, and some sites are self-guided with clear instructions.

“It was a wonderful experience. The guide was super nice and knows a lot about Chicago and the tv show. He took me to awesome places around the city. It’s really worth it. I highly recommend the tour.”

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3.Chicago Gangsters and Movies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Walk through downtown Chicago with guide Andre, tracing Al Capone, John Dillinger, Chicago Outfit stories, and movie scenes from The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Untouchables. This English-language tour runs 90 minutes, costs $35, includes souvenir photos, and ends at the Chicago Cultural Center.

“Had a really enjoyable tour with a small group which was great, Andre was very knowledgable & filled us in with loads of interesting facts & info. We struggled to find the meeting point, it was outside The Chase building, just up from the Chicago Cinema if you need a landmark.”

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4.Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Follow Kelli through three floors of the Art Institute of Chicago, linking 16 artworks to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, its characters, and camera framing. The 90-minute English tour includes film clips, insider stories, photo opportunities, and a Ferris-themed goodie bag. Admission to the museum costs extra.

“Had friends in from out of town. Chose this tour because we all lived the movie. Great tour guide. Really knew a lot about the art and the film.”

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5.Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Filming Locations Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Join local actor Dan or another English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through downtown Chicago’s movie and TV locations. See sites tied to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Dark Knight, The Blues Brothers, Public Enemies, Ocean’s Eleven, The Untouchables, and The Bear. The tour runs rain or shine, costs $43, and requires comfortable walking shoes.

“Dan was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the industry and very gregarious throughout. Highly recommend 👌”

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6.Mobsters and Movies Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $35

This two-hour English walking tour links Al Capone, John Dillinger, and the Chicago Outfit with film locations from The Blues Brothers, The Fugitive, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Dark Knight, and The Untouchables. You’ll visit downtown streets, mob-related sites, underground tunnels, and striking civic interiors with a trained historian guide.

“Well done a lot of history. Maybe expand and see locations of other movies.”

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