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Private tour in Chicago Kelli M
Chicago Movie Locations Tour: Downtown and Underground with a Film Ph.D.
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Hi—I'm Kelli, a Ph.D., tour guide, and public speaker who helps visitors and residents discover Chicago through film. Before starting my small business, Chicago Movie Tours, I spent more than a decade as a professor of film and media studies. Now, I take my expertise and love of teaching beyond the traditional classroom and into real-world settings. I hold a Ph. D. in Humanities, an M. A. in English, and a B. A. in English, with minors in history and French. More about me: ・20 years of teaching and research experience related to film ・6+ years of creating tours and immersive experiences in Chicago ・Certified Member of Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association ・I currently offer only walking tours of Chicago and its neighborhoods. ・I do not offer transportation to/from airports, hotels, or points of interest.
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Explore Chicago’s cinematic history on a 2-hour guided walking tour with a Ph.D. in film.
Overview of your Chicago tour
Step into Chicago's cinema history on my 2-hour guided walking tour of Chicago Movie Locations! On the 1. 25-mile route, you will venture through downtown and underground in Chicago's Pedway, discovering iconic film locations, lesser-known movie subjects, and landmarks like City Hall and Millennium Station. Like all of my tours, this one includes multimedia enhancements throughout and is led by me, a Ph.D. in film. Perfect for film enthusiasts or those seeking a unique city adventure!
Your Chicago tour itinerary
Your tour starts outside the Sullivan Center (or "Goth Target" as TikTok dubs it), a historic building that plays a significant role in the 1988 horror movie "Child's Play. " From there, you'll head to a former swimming pool once used by an Olympic champion and Hollywood star. Descending underground, you'll encounter more movie-related landmarks like historic City Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, and Millennium Station, where the Dark Knight once roamed with his Batpod. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or just looking for a new way to explore the city, my Chicago Movie Locations Tour promises to inform, entertain, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for Chicago's cinematic legacy. MOVIES/TV HIGHLIGHTED: • Southside with You (2016) • The Dark Knight (2008) • Barbershop 2 (2004) • What Women Want (2000) • The Fugitive (1992) • Child's Play (1988) • The Untouchables (1987) • The Blues Brothers (1980) • Tarzan and His Mate (1934) • Stars: Bill Murray, Oprah Winfrey, Dorothy Lamour, Rock Hudson
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour, and guests will need to climb up/down 2-5 sets of stairs. By Car: Nearby Millennium Garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr). Public Transit 'L': Red Line train to Monroe or Purple/Brown Line to Washington/Wabash.
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2 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60602, United States
The tour starts outside Walgreens, 2 N. State St. (NW corner of State/Madison). The tour ends at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St. ⚠️ Before they arrive, guests must digitally sign a general waiver of liability, emailed to their Tours by Locals account. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.
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