Lights, Camera, Action: Discovering Chicago Through Iconic Movie Scenes

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 5 miles
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Duration 2h
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After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Find out shooting locations of 10 movies you watched or heard about
  • Have fun and slide down the famous Picasso sculpture like the Chicagoans do
  • Sneak into the Gotham mafia’s dining place and check who frequents it in real life
  • Discover Bruce Wayne’s, known as Batman, temporary place of residence
  • Admire a picturesque riverfront and cozy marina view lined with the pointy skyscrapers
Chicago is known for its history, culture, architecture, and it's also full of many famous film locations. This tour is hinged on an idea to showcase the city's downtown via movies — an excellent experience for a movie buff! You'll start exploring the Chicagoan cinematic scenery from the Union Station, a railroad station used as a backdrop for a whole bunch of motion pictures. Continue with the Willis Tower, a set for the "Divergent" movie that invites you to see an aerial view of the city from Skydeck, an observation deck on the 103rd floor. Then, take a few selfies with Chicago's most notable public sculpture, the fabulous Cloud Gate, affectionately called "The Bean." From there, come over to spacious Daley Plaza and contemplate a whimsical "Untitled" sculpture by Pablo Picasso, another iconic emblem of Chicago. After that, you will pass by the Chicago Theater that сonceals a stunning ornate architecture inside, outshining its punchy neon sign. Another eye-catcher on the route is the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist, a distinctive building in the area with a supernatural exterior. Next, you will cross the bridge over the Chicago River to explore more buildings of concrete and glass that often get spotted in movies. Downtown Docks is the place to chill at the end of the tour. Lay back at the wooden benches watching Marina City and the river cruises passing under the bridges. Join the tour and imagine yourself being on a film set!

What's included

  • Recommendation of a place to dine in style of a Gotham's underworld kingpin
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones — you should use your own
  • Ticket to Skydeck (starts from $30) — recommended to buy in advance
  • Concerts and performances tickets — you can buy them on your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Chicago Union Station
South Canal Street, 225
Downtown Docks
South State Road
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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