Sun, Aug 20
|Midway Studios
Chicago's Midway and Movies
Join the only walking tour that explores the Midway's 130-year history with movies!


Time and Location
Aug 20, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Midway Studios, 6016 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
About
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.
Register
General Admission
$24.99+$0.62 service feeSale ended
Total
$0.00