Discover the dark side of Hollywood on a 90-minute guided walking tour in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Explore locations tied to destructive paths and uncover the hidden secrets of the silver screen.
Discover the dark side of Hollywood on a 90-minute guided walking tour in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Explore locations tied to destructive paths and uncover the hidden secrets of the silver screen.
- Oz Park - You’ll begin your exploration in a local park that pays homage to The Wizard of Oz. Here, you’ll discover the ties between Chicago and the classic tale, as well as some sinister tales from the making of the 1939 film.
- Biograph Theatre - As your tour comes to a close, you’ll delve into a narrative deeply intertwined with the mobster legacy of both Chicago and Hollywood.
- Oz Park - You’ll begin your exploration in a local park that pays homage to The Wizard of Oz. Here, you’ll discover the ties between Chicago and the classic tale, as well as some sinister tales from the making of the 1939 film.
- Biograph Theatre - As your tour comes to a close, you’ll delve into a narrative deeply intertwined with the mobster legacy of both Chicago and Hollywood.
- 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
- 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
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
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….
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
