Why choose this Chicago tour ?
Uncover Hollywood’s sinister past in Chicago through The Wizard of Oz, cocaine movies, and gangsters!
A park inspired by The Wizard of Oz, homes designed by Chicago’s leading architect, and a theater built for moving pictures seem friendly enough. But a closer look at these Chicago locations leads us down a destructive path closely tied to Hollywood.
Along your journey, film clips, screenshots, newspaper clippings, and vintage movie magazines will transport you back in time, offering glimpses into scandalous happenings of yesteryear.
Join Chicago Movie Tours in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood for this 90-minute guided outdoor walking tour on the darker side of the silver screen, with special focus on the 1939 movie musical The Wizard of Oz.
WAIVER
Guests must initial a digital general waiver of liability after they book.
CHILDREN
While this tour does explore the children’s story The Wizard of Oz, some content may not be appropriate for guests under age 13.
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What makes Wizard of Oz Movie Tour in Chicago a unique experience ?
You’ll start the tour in a neighborhood park devoted to The Wizard of Oz. There, you’ll learn about Chicago’s connections to the children’s story and hear dark accounts of the 1939 movie.
On the final stretch of your tour, you’ll encounter a story tied heavily to Chicago’s and Hollywood’s gangster history.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Included with Your Ticket
- Mini (Oz-themed) goodie bags!
- Plenty of Instagram opportunities
- Obscure stories about Chicago’s ties to The Wizard of Oz and Hollywood’s scandalous past
- Visual and audio media to enhance your experience
- Small group to generate engagement and foster a personalized tour
- Expert tour guide commentary from a Ph.D. in film
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Chicago Movie Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
