Wizard of Oz Movie Tour in Chicago
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Oz Park
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.
Biograph Theatre
On the final stretch of your tour, you’ll encounter a story tied heavily to Chicago’s and Hollywood’s gangster history.
What‘s Included
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
Gratuities
Private transportation
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Wizard of Oz Movie Tour in Chicago
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dark Hollywood in Chicago tour
kristat349,,Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kelli was great! Very knowledgeable, and the Dark Hollywood tour was fun, interesting, and everything discussed was tied together in some way.
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