Private tour in Chicago Kelli M

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 450 USD

The Wizard of Oz and Dark Hollywood in Chicago - Orientational Movie Walking Tour

Tour #954032
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 9 people

1 hour 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Chicago tour:

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 me in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood for a 90-minute guided outdoor walking tour on the darker side of the silver screen. This outdoor tour is seasonal and runs roughly April-November.

Your Chicago tour itinerary

You'll start the tour in a neighborhood park devoted to The Wizard of Oz. Here, you'll learn about Chicago's connections to the beloved children's story. But also, brace yourself for untold, darker tales behind the iconic 1939 movie that will leave you shocked. Your adventure continues as you stroll down a tree-lined street, surrounded by houses with a rich history that whispers secrets of Hollywood's scandalous silent era. Uncover the intriguing connections to "cocaine comedies" as you explore these architectural gems with our expert tour guide. From there, you'll follow a narrow brick road. It's not yellow, alas. But look carefully as you walk, and you'll find written remnants of Chicago's past. On the final stretch, your tour takes a thrilling turn into the heart of Chicago's notorious gangster history, seamlessly interwoven with the glamour of Hollywood's golden era. It's a story that will captivate you, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the city's enthralling—and disturbing—past.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. Arrive by car: if available, free parking spots run along the residential streets near Oz Park. Arrive by public transit: take the Brown Line or Purple Line to Armitage, or take the Brown, Purple, or Red Line to Fullerton.

What's included
  • Other: Guided 90-min. outdoor walking tour in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, including buildings with National Historic and Chicago Landmark status Expert tour guide commentary from a Ph.D. in film Obscure stories about Chicago's ties to The Wizard of Oz and Hollywood's scandalous past Small group to generate engagement and foster a personalized tour Visual and audio media to enhance your experience Plenty of Instagram opportunities
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The tour starts at Oz Park, 2021 N Burling St. next to the Tin Man sculpture (W. Webster/N. Larrabee). The tour ends at 2433 N Lincoln Ave.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

And Movie

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 9 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

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$ 450 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 9 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time

View our Cancellation policy

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