Washington DC TV and Movie Sites

On Location Tours

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On Location Tours is no longer operating in Washington, DC. However, please consider one of our tours in NYC or Boston the next time you're in town!

For more information, please contact OnLocationDC.

Description

Take a guided bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Historic Washington DC is one of the most filmed cities in the world, and this tour will allow you to see the Washington DC your favorite TV and movie stars saw.
 
This tour is equally fantastic for tourists and locals, families and groups of friends.
Your guide will entertain and inform you as you visit over 30 locations, including:
  • Shop at the mall where No Way Out and True Lies were filmed
  • Stand on the steps of the house used in The Exorcist
  • Visit the bar used in St. Elmo's Fire
  • Go to the park used in The Sentinel
  • Stop in the furniture store used in Dave
  • Take photos at the house used in The American President
  • See locations from Thank You For Smoking, The West Wing, The X Files, Independence Day, Forrest Gump and many others!
This tour also provides a fun, unique way to explore DC, for those that want a sightseeing tour with an entertainment twist. The tour begins in downtown DC and goes through the Mall, Dupont Circle and Georgetown.

Meeting Location

Union Station (Washington, DC) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

FAQs

If the tour is sold out, is there a waiting list?
No, On Location Tours does not keep a waiting list for our tours. Tours usually sell out, and often well in advance, so please make sure to purchase your tickets far in advance, especially if you have limited time availability.
What type of ticket should I buy if I'm bringing a very young child?
If a child is age five or younger and will be sitting on your lap during the entire tour, you do not need to purchase a ticket for them. If they will be requiring a seat, however, you will need to purchase a Child ticket.
Are we on the bus the whole tour?
Absolutely not. The tour takes place on a coach bus since the locations are spread out all around DC. But we get off the bus at a number of locations along the way, giving you the opportunity to experience the locations and take pictures. Whenever you leave the bus, it is with the tour guide. The tour includes a mix of on-the-bus viewings of locations and stops to get off the bus to explore, all woven into the story of how they relate to the TV shows and movies that have portrayed them.
What type of bus is used?
The tour is conducted on a closed coach bus. It is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer.
Is there assigned seating on the bus?
There is no assigned seating on the bus - it's first come, first serve. If you have a number of people in your party that want to sit together, you should make sure to arrive 15-20 minutes early. Guests that arrive late or right at the starting time are much more likely to have to split up their group.
Is there a bathroom on the bus?
Not all of the buses used for the tour have bathrooms. Check at the beginning of the tour and let your tour guide know if someone in your party needs to use the bathrrom during the tour.
Are the buses handicapped accessible?
Yes, On Location Tours can arrange for a wheelchair accessible bus if given 2 weeks advanced notice. However, you must indicate the need for a wheelchair accessible bus before purchasing tickets to ensure that this will indeed be the case on the date and time that you will be taking the tour. To do this, please click “Contact OnLocationDC”. If you will be using a fold-up wheelchair and will be travelling with someone who can provide assistance on and off the bus, you do not need to inform us ahead of time as all of our buses have room in the luggage compartment to store it.
Are cameras allowed on the tour?
Yes. While photography and filming are not allowed on the bus portion of the tour, there are some great spots for taking photos and video at our numerous stops along the way.
Can I take a stroller or luggage on the tour?
The DC TV and Movie Tour is conducted on a coach bus, so limited storage space is available. Please keep in mind that there will be several stops of up to 15-20 minutes each where we will be leaving the bus. If you are not comfortable leaving your belongings on the bus during this time, you might want to reconsider bringing them.
Are gift certificates available for the tour?
No, gift certificates are not currently available for the DC TV and Movie Tour. Please check back as we hope to have availability soon.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes, private tours are available. Most groups, however, decide to attend the public tour for two reasons. First, it is usually significantly less expensive. Second, part of the fun of the tour is interacting with all the other TV and movie fans that take the public tour. If you are interested in booking a private tour, contact On Location Tours by clicking “Contact OnLocationDC” to the left of the page.
Is there a lot of walking on the tour?
Although this is a bus tour, there is a good amount of walking through the Georgetown area. You will be in Georgetown for approximately an hour of the tour.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends at the Willard Hotel, 14st NW and F St NW.

About

On Location Tours

On Location Tours is Washington DC's only TV and movie location tour company. Founded in 1999, the company has accompanied tens of thousands of people past the doorsteps of their favorite television and movie characters. You'll have the opportunity to eat and drink at the sites you've seen on the big and small screens.
 
On Location Tours has been featured in thousands of media outlets around the world, including TV Guide, Newsweek, Businessweek, Entertainment Weekly, The Today Show, HBO and The Travel Channel's TV Road Trip. 

The aim of On Location Tours is to allow people the opportunity to straddle fiction and reality, letting them feel as though they are part of the TV show or movie, ultimately bringing them closer to the characters themselves.