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Virtual Tours

Discover Chicago and film virtually — through real-time participation, HD video, interactive maps, and other unique media forms.

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Dec 24, 2024

1:00 AM

While You Were Sleeping in Chicago: Virtual Holiday Stroll

Stroll the village of La Grange, IL, where cast and crew filmed the 1995 rom-com 'While You Were Sleeping'

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Mardi Gras and Movies in the Midwest

Explore the history of Mardi Gras and its onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies

Jan 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait

Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards

Mar 14, 2025

12:00 AM

St. Patrick's Day in The Fugitive

Uncover why Chicago dyes its river and how The Fugitive took advantage of this annual event

Feb 7, 2025

1:00 AM

Black Movie History in Chicago: Cinematic Milestones and Sacred Grounds

Explore Black film history in Chicago through select movies and sites that connect them

Past Virtual Tours

Browse our past virtual tours. Get notified when these events are playing again on a screen near you!

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What's Included

Chicago Movie Tours' virtual tours and events incorporate the following, when applicable, to bring the subject matter to life:

  • HD video

  • High-quality photos

  • Expertly designed animated slideshows

  • Clips and screengrabs

  • Maps (to orient you as you "travel" with us)

  • Vintage newspaper articles and ads

  • Classic movie fan magazine excerpts

  • Well-researched commentary

 

Additionally, we always include opportunities for audience contribution.

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Virtual Tour Reviews

Michelle

average rating is 5 out of 5

November 19, 2024

Very interesting Facebook presentation of "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" with details and tidbits of how the film was made, the characters and its sentiments during the holiday.

Michael

average rating is 5 out of 5

November 19, 2024

Kelli did a great job. Enjoyed the Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the Trappings of Home virtual tour.

Dan P

average rating is 4 out of 5

November 19, 2024

Never can give a 5-star review, always room to improve, love the format and hope to do it again. Spent the evening listening to movie facts about a 80's movie classic, [Planes, Trains and Automobiles.] The info about John Hughes and the movie stats made this interesting. Want to do more movies.

Todd

average rating is 5 out of 5

October 15, 2024

If you've never taken a virtual Chicago Movies Tour with Kelli Marshall, you're in for a real treat! Kelli's contagious enthusiasm and seemingly endless knowledge of the film industry and Chicago's rich history always combine to offer an unforgettable experience. Her latest virtual tour offered the usual high number of fascinating tidbits and revelations surrounding the background and removal of three controversial Christopher Columbus statues. Like all of her well-organized presentations, Columbus Controversies - Chicago Statues and a Hollywood Makeover left me better informed and eager to learn more about movies and their connections to Chicago.

Peter

average rating is 5 out of 5

November 19, 2024

Excellent tour on Planes, Trains and Automobiles!

EDWARD A JOURDAN

average rating is 5 out of 5

October 15, 2024

Very enjoyable [Columbus Controversies: Chicago Statues and a Hollywood Makeover]
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