1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
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.
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 • Admission Ticket Free
On the final stretch of your tour, you’ll encounter a story tied heavily to Chicago’s and Hollywood’s gangster history.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free