Chicago's Midway and Movies

Take a leisurely stroll down Chicago's historic tree-lined Midway, site of the famed World's Fair of 1893! On our 0.5-mile route, you'll hear about the first cinema, the first female action star, and a murderous cinematographer. (Yes, murderous!) You'll also experience firsthand how vintage moving picture devices enthralled early audiences.

ITINERARY

On this hour-long walking tour, you'll visit 5 spots on the Midway (as well as part of University of Chicago's campus) as you hear about their history and connections to early cinema and modern movies:

• Midway Studios
• Taft House
• Recording Angel
• the Midway's green space
• Fountain of Time

Whaddya waiting for? Join Chicago Movie Tours on the Midway, and discover the city's film history in an entirely new way!

Note: this tour, which runs from May-Oct, is available with morning start times—to give you the most accurate and unobstructed view of the Midway's monumental sculpture Fountain of Time.

TOUR SPECIFICS

For info about parking, accessibility, and more, read our full tour description.