Laurie U.United States
Mimi was fantastic!! She shared great stories with us and made sure we saw all the movie spots & got great photos. A wonderful time that will forever be in our memories!! We highly recommend Mimi!!
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Private tour in Chicago Mimi F
John Hughes Film Location Tour
5.0
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5 hours
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Mimi F.
4.9
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Come explore a fabulous city with a native and life-long Chicagoan. I offer many unique, off-the-beaten-path tours and can also customize your very own personal walking tour. All my routes can be seen by car as well. I am a Certified Tour Guide & member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association and a former docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation for 5 years. I would love to share my passion and knowledge of this great city with you in a fun and non-traditional way. Please take a look at my routes and see if there is anything that piques your interest. Great for singles, couples & families on vacation, here for business or checking out the city before college. Let the urban adventures begin! I am a native Chicagoan and I am still here because what's not to love! I am a Certified Tour Guide (CTG) & member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association. A former docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
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Join me on this full day Chicago tour of John Hughes movie locations!
Overview of your Chicago tour
Are you a huge fan of John Hughes films of the 80s? Which one? Uncle Buck, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles? Then this is the perfect all-day tour for you! Considered his love letters to the Chicagoland area (he grew up in Northbrook, a suburb of Chicago) these iconic teenage pop culture films have been loved by many. We will visit several movie locations from some memorable John Hughes films; Uncle Buck, Home Alone, Sixteen Candles, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A blast from the past!
Recent Reviews
Lisa W.
This tour was a childhood dream come true! All the John Hughes movie sites were a treat, but also just seeing some suburbs of Chicago. Beautiful homes and weather in the fall. Very nice. Mimi was also a delight and very informative. I am sure this tour will be a major highlight of my Chicago trip! Thanks again, Mimi!
Kristen B.Canada
We had an amazing tour with Mimi! Getting to see all the John Hughes locations and also getting to see some beautiful Chicago neighborhoods along the way was such a treat. We would highly recommend this tour and are looking forward to booking a different tour with Mimi next time we are in Chicago :)
Karen D.United States
We thoroughly enjoyed this memorable tour. Mimi was a fantastic guide!
Your Chicago tour itinerary
This is a special tour of Chicagoland from Wrigley Field to Winnetka where we check out some famous movie locations from the beloved, relatable John Hughes films! - where Uncle Buck lived - Home Alone house - Sixteen Candles house - Planes, Trains & Automobiles house - multiple Ferris Bueller's Day Off movie sites (driving down LSD, the Art Insitute of Chicago, Ferris' dads' office, Cameron's dad's garage ** This is just an overall guide, and we will adjust it as needed depending on different factors (weather/traffic). ** This tour is only available Mon-Fri. Pick up & drop off from one downtown Chicago hotel only
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation
We will tour the city & surrounding suburbs by car checking out as many movie locations from some of John Hughes's most memorable films. I will rent & drive an insured & new comfortable vehicle for 3 people.
What's included
Other
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Client(s) will be picked up from a (one) downtown Chicago hotel.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Art And Culture
TV And Movie
Tour reference number
738560
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Chicago best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for fans of John Hughes films who want to explore iconic movie locations in Chicago. It's ideal for those interested in 80s pop culture and film history, and for travellers who want to connect with a local for deeper insights.
What should I bring or wear?
Can this private tour in Chicago be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
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5 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-3 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
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5 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-3 people
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Tour date
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