Chicago: Chicago Fire TV Set Tour, Lottie's Pub & Millennium Park

Explore Chicago Fire filming spots from Firehouse 51 to Molly’s Pub and the Bean

You’ll step right into scenes from Chicago Fire: stand outside Firehouse 51, grab a drink at Lottie’s Pub (aka Molly’s Bar), snap photos at Millennium Park’s Bean, and wander beneath the Tiffany dome in the Cultural Center. With private transport and hotel pickup included, you’ll get time to linger where it matters most, and maybe see your favorite spots in a new way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Millennium Park10m
2. Chicago Cultural Center10m

Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour

• Visit Lottie's Pub exterior
• Explore Firehouse 51 exterior
• Photo at Fire Academy exterior
• See Chicago museum campus lakeside
• Visit Millennium Park and The Bean
• Tour Chicago Cultural Center

The experience

I’ll admit, I booked the Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour mostly out of curiosity. I’ve watched the show for years, but never thought about what those places actually felt like in real life. Turns out, standing outside the real Firehouse 51 feels different than you’d expect. The brick is rougher, and there’s this faint smell of diesel and coffee drifting from somewhere inside. Our driver (he’d seen every season twice) handed us a little info sheet since guides can’t go inside with you. Something about it being an active firehouse. We hung back as a couple of firefighters walked past. One of them grinned when he saw my friend trying to get the perfect selfie angle.

Lottie’s Pub was next: Molly’s Bar on the show. It looks smaller up close, honestly, but that made it feel more like a neighborhood spot than some TV set. The bartender had this dry sense of humor and told us how fans always try to order “whatever Herrmann drinks.” I tried to say thanks in my worst Chicago accent. She just laughed and slid over a coaster with the pub logo. There’s something oddly comforting about sitting where your favorite characters supposedly hang out, even if it’s all fiction.

We cruised by the Chicago Fire Academy (just photos outside, you can’t go in), then headed for Millennium Park. The Bean is shinier than I expected, reflecting every bit of city noise and sunlight back at you. There were kids running around, tourists everywhere, but I found myself staring at my own warped reflection for longer than I’d planned. Our last stop was the Chicago Cultural Center. The Tiffany dome is unreal up close, all cool glass and echoey footsteps inside. No guide here either, but they gave us directions that actually made sense (for once). I still think about that dome sometimes when I see sunlight through colored glass.

What’s included

• Your day includes private transportation around central Chicago with bottled water provided along the way.
• Free hotel or location pickup (and return) is available within five miles of downtown.
• At each filming spot: Firehouse 51 exterior, Lottie's Pub (Molly's Bar), Millennium Park with Cloud Gate, and the Chicago Cultural Center, you'll get detailed instructions since your driving guide can't enter these venues with you.

Options for this experience

4 options

Groups of 1 to 3 membersUp to 3 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30Pickup is included

Groups of 1-4 membersUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30Pickup is included

Group of 1-5Up to 5 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30Pickup is included

Group of 1-6Up to 6 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Deenil Experiences

Traveler reviews

4.89★★★★★★★★★★

80 verified traveler reviews

5 ★77

4 ★0

3 ★1

2 ★1

1 ★1

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I go inside Firehouse 51 during the tour?

No, visitors can only see the exterior since it's an active firehouse. Photos are allowed outside.

Is Lottie's Pub open during the tour?

Yes, Lottie's Pub is a real bar and usually open to visitors during normal hours.

Does the tour include entry to Millennium Park?

Yes, you'll have time to explore Millennium Park and see Cloud Gate ("The Bean").

Is there a guide with us at each stop?

The driving guide provides info en route but does not accompany you at each location. Detailed instructions are given instead.

How long does it take to reach each filming location?

The sites are within central Chicago. Travel times vary but are generally short due to private transport.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join. Prams or strollers are welcome.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, free pickup and return are included within five miles of downtown Chicago center.