Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 three Chicago locations leads us down a destructive path closely tied to Hollywood.
Join Chicago Movie Tours in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood for a 90-minute guided outdoor walking tour on the darker side of the silver screen!
WAIVER
Guests must initial a digital general waiver of liability after they book. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.
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.
Expert tour guide commentary, including little-known stories from Hollywood's and Chicago's pasts
Integration of old and new media to enhance movie connections
Plenty of Instagram opportunities
Mini goodie bag!
Departure Point
Oz Park, 2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
The tour starts at Oz Park, 2021 N Burling St. next to the Tin Man sculpture (W. Webster/N. Larrabee). Tour ends: 2433 N Lincoln Ave.
Return Details
2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
The tour ends at the Biograph Theatre, 2433 N Lincoln Ave.
Oz Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States 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. 20 minutes
Biograph Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, United States On the final stretch of your tour, you’ll encounter a story tied heavily to Chicago’s and Hollywood’s gangster history. 10 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
kristat349
21 Oct 2023
Kelli was great! Very knowledgeable, and the Dark Hollywood tour was fun, interesting, and everything discussed was tied together in some way.
This tour in
Chicago
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Chicago Movie Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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