Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit NBC drama Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour. Visit the actual filming locations where the show comes to life.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore the iconic Firehouse 51 exterior.
- Visit the Molly's Bar a fictional bar on the show, but a real pub in Chicago.
- Visit District 21 Station (UIC Police HQ) exterior.
- Visit the famous Bean (Cloud Gate) at Millennium Park.
- Visit the Chicago Cultural Center renowned for its stunning architecture.
This tour is subject to filming schedules, and it can be customized to your needs. Tour participants are respectfully advised that this is an active firehouse; please be mindful of operations and follow guidelines, noting that the tour is independently operated and separate from the fire department.
Additionally, For visits to Firehouse 51, the Bean, and the Chicago Cultural Center, please note that the tour guide will not accompany visitors, but detailed instructions will be provided.
Chicago's West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Take a detour off the beaten path, and explore the flavors of Chicago’s delicious West Side with Bobbys's Bike Hike & Food Tours, America's longest running city bike tour company, who recently ranked as Top 20 Food Tours in the World by TripAdvisor and Top 10 Food Tours in America by USA Today! This 4-hour guided food and bike tour is the perfect way to learn more about Chicago's immigrant neighboroods and taste authentic Chicago culinary dishes along the way. You’ll explore the cultural cuisines of historic Fulton Market district, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and Lincoln Park. The Chicago Bike and Food tour finishes with a chocolate tasting in Old Town. You’ll learn the history of these beautiful neighborhoods and the tradition behind each of the dishes we sample. Ride through Chicago's gorgeous and unique neighborhoods, plus our legendary Lakefront Trail! There is no better way to explore Chicago than by bike! All equipment is included on this food and bicycle tour of Chicago.
Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults
Taste all of Chicago’s classic eats on this 4 1/2 hr Adults-only guided food & bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s first city bike tour company, on this exciting & informative adventure which recently ranked Top 20 Food Tours in the World by TripAdvisor. The journey is a leisurely paced 13mi & includes deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dog, Italian Beef, & dessert. Upgrade to sample local craft beer! On the DAY version of bike tour, you’ll drink in the sights of Chicago’s beautiful northside neighborhoods, including the Lakefront and Wrigleyville, home to our Chicago Cubs baseball team. On the NIGHT bike tour, you'll ride through the major downtown attractions & see the lights of Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the glorious skyline. Cruise the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the country. Don’t miss out on this fun tour! You’ll leave with a profound understanding of Chicago, even if you only came for the food.
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors
Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think of the future. The gleaming materials, the perfect precision of the details… it’s the epitome of glitz, glam, and elegance. On this tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of those high on the potential of the future, before the infamous Crash of ‘29. We’ll explore several stunning interior spaces within the Loop and near the Chicago River, going inside not only the great Art Deco buildings of the Loop, but also a few buildings you’ll recognize from popular boat tours. But the great thing is that you’ll go where most boat tour guests won’t ever go: inside these gorgeous Art Deco buildings, where you’ll be amazed by the beauty that people don’t know is right there behind closed doors.
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago
Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour.
After the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago was determined to become a great cultural and commercial metropolis. This tour is a testament to that era's ambitions. See buildings by Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Holabird and Roche and other noted architects and hear the stories behind the city's architectural gems.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Delicious Donuts & City Sights: Chicago's Original Donut Tour
Recently voted one of TripAdvisor's top food tours in the US.
Discover the sweet side of the Windy City on the Underground Donut Tour, Chicago’s Delicious Donut Adventure. We’ll kick things off at the legendary Doughnut Vault, tucked beside the historic Merchandise Mart, where you’ll enjoy one of Chicago’s most beloved treats. From there, we’ll stroll across the Chicago River, taking in picture-perfect skyline views before heading to a local artisan donut shop crafting fresh, handmade creations daily. As we wind our way through downtown, we’ll make our way toward Michigan Avenue, home to two iconic stops. First, indulge in a California-style donut shop bursting with flavors and flair, followed by a visit to Do-Rite Donuts, famous for their creative combinations, seasonal specials, and perfectly glazed classics. Equal parts tasty and scenic, this walking tour is the ultimate way to explore Chicago’s flavors, views, and charm. We hope you can join us!
Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour
Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco buildings, all masterpieces in their unique & individual ways, as well as 4-5 other notable properties and outdoor sculptures on this fun and fabulous walk of Chicago's Financial District and parts of the North Michigan Avenue corridor. Your tour guide, interior designer, and historical architecture guru Ronnie Frey will paint a picture you'll not soon forget of modern life in the New Machine Age.
Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade
Experience the story of Chicago through its skyline on a walking tour that stretches from the city’s 19th-century roots to its most striking modern towers. From Beaux-Arts to modernist to Art Deco, this architecture tour has it all.
Start near beautiful Millennium Park to enjoy those lakefront views. Then follow your guide past architectural gems from the 1920s and landmarks like the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, plus eye-catching storefronts including the world’s largest Starbucks and a Harry Potter-themed shop.
Step off Michigan Avenue to explore luxury spots like Cartier and St. Laurent before wrapping up at the former John Hancock Center. If you’ve selected the upgrade, you’ll head up 1,030 feet to 360 Chicago to be dazzled by panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the pinnacles of skyscrapers below your feet.
Come see what makes this mile truly magnificent!
Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront
Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up
PRICE IS PER VEHICLE AND YOU MAY BRING UP TO 5 PASSENGERS. Thank you for contacting Chicago Private Tours! We would love to help your group discover Chicago. Our services include pick up from your downtown Chicago hotel, a 3-4 hour private City Tour in a chauffeured vehicle, and the services of one of our knowledgeable guides. This means you will have two people working with you the entire time, allowing you to get out of the vehicle with your guide at several stops. These stops include, but are not limited to Millennium Park, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Museum Campus, and more. The tour will be interactive and entertaining, covering history, architecture and culture. We share stories to bring Chicago's rich history to life. Once the tour concludes, we will drop your group off at your preferred, downtown Chicago location.
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise
Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorabilia from Engine 41's time in service, adorn the walls inside the cabin.
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady has long been the gold standard among all Chicago tour experiences, and is the only Chicago architecture boat tour led by highly trained expert docents. On this 90-minute cruise, you will enjoy an overview of historic and modern architectural styles including stories about the people who designed and built Chicago.
As a certified nonprofit, all ticket purchases directly support education efforts and community engagement projects. No visit to Chicago is complete without experiencing this award winning tour, so accept no substitutes.
Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Downtown Attractions
Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided Chicago bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, on this exciting and informative adventure. Over the course of a 3-hour bike ride (traversed at a nice leisurely pace), you’ll get up close and personal with Chicago’s legendary Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chicago Riverwalk, Lakefront and Millennium Park. You’ll become intimately familiar with Soldier Field, The Adler Planetarium, Buckingham Fountain, The Pritzker Pavilion, and Cloud Gate (the formal name of Chicago’s dearly-beloved “Bean”). This tour is perfect for first time visitors looking to see all of the classic hotspots, and for returning guests looking to understand more about the landmarks they know and love. Hop on two wheels, and come make memories that are sure to last a lifetime! All equipment included on this Bicycle Tour of Chicago.
Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time
Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour
Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked Top 10 in America by USA Today & Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor, for a day of interesting stories and scrumptious eats on this delicious Food Tour in Chinatown. This 3-hour Walking and Chintown Food Tour, you’ll see the bustling Chinatown Square, then get to sampling some of the richest cuisine around; including Cantonese dim sum, Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats, Szechuan style, and even Xi'an cuisine, all while learning about the history of how these foods & culture arrived in Chicago. This is a totally unique culinary tour experience, and not to be missed! Upon arrival to the tour, you can add a VIP Drink option for alcoholic and ethnic drink pairings! Chinatown can be challenging to navigate on your own, so let our expert local guides show you the way & discover 5 of our all-time favorite dishes.
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture
Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history and vibrant culinary scene on this captivating walking tour. Discover the city's iconic architecture and Prohibition-era charm while indulging in delectable local cuisine. From deep-dish pizza to hidden gems, savor the flavors of Chicago as a knowledgeable guide unveils the city's culinary secrets and fascinating history.
Vito's Vault Chicago Speakeasy Dinner Theatre
One of the most unique experiences in Chicago. Immerse yourself in the Roaring Twenties. Step back in time to Prohibition Chicago with da gangsters and da flappers, and your host, Vito Valentino. Great music, great food, great comedy, and a great time, not to mention Vito's bootleg hooch. Give da password at the door, but when you're in, you're in.
Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods
This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, and more! Bobby’s now offers over a dozen specialized tours, but The Lakefront Neighborhoods Chicago Bike Tour is what started it all. Join one of Bobby’s expert guides on this 3-hour bicycle tour through Chicago’s beautiful North Side Lakefront neighborhoods. See the ever-rising skyscrapers of Streeterville, the deluxe residential mansions of the Gold Coast, the cozy artists’ village of Old Town, and the rolling greenery of Lincoln Park. You’ll finish off with a cruise down the world-famous Lakefront Bike Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the nation. This leisure-paced journey is sure to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! This Bicycle Tour of Chicago is kid-friendly and all equipment (bikes, helmets) is included.
Offbeat Street Art Tour of Chicago: Urban Graffiti, Art, and Murals
The Offbeat Street Art Tour is the first tour in Chicago that truly celebrates Chicago's street art scene. No other tour takes guests out into the streets to showcase and highlight the vibrant street art scene which many people overlook on a daily basis. We hope you join us to experience something truly unique in Chicago.
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich
On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city.
You'll experience all the city's biggest food hits, many dishes with roots dating back over 150 years. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world renowned architecture and public art in the famed Chicago Loop District. Experience our famous deep dish pizza, taste the amazing Italian beef sandwich, enjoy gourmet popcorn, and lots of other treats. Plus, there is our mouth-watering secret dish that you can only find out about on the day of the tour!
Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Join this Chicago haunted pub tour which is a combination ghost tour and pub crawl that will take you on a walking tour to explore the fascinating history of Chicago and hear some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories.
A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 2.5-hour journey, offering glimpses into the past and revealing the stories of long-dead phantoms and specters who still call Chicago home. You'll visit several different bars and have time to enjoy a delicious libation (at own expense) as the guide tells them about all the spooky happenings and great history of this town!
*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Chicago Insider Segway Tour
This is a tour like no other! Our newest Segway adventure is completely unique and will cover the good, the bad, the ugly and the totally weird stories of Chicago. We will travel back through the ages as you discover the city through the lens of the Chicago Syndicate, hear the whispers of the city’s elite (or politicians), and be entertained by stories that are rarely told. You’ll think “No, really I never would have known!” Glide around Millennium Park, through the new neighborhood of Lakeshore East, and along the Lakefront as we unveil Chicago’s forgotten past in two hours! Your imagination will come alive as you hear stories of the Chicago Mob, the truth behind the 1968 Democratic National Convention, innovations that changed history, and so much more!
Chicago City Minibus Tour
Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous skyline views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on a comfortable minibus, stopping at iconic locations like early skyscraper "The Rookery" (Frank Lloyd Wright architecture), Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town) and The Buckingham Fountain. You'll also see The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, The Chicago River, Millennium Park, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!
Along the way, your guide will provide historical and informational and at times humorous commentary about the area and its many attractions. The small-group atmosphere with maximum of 13 people ensures a more personal experience.
Please note, infants 0-3 years must sit on a lap.