Chicago Movie Tours & Talks Reviews and Testimonials
5-Star Movie Experiences Led by a Film Historian
Experience Chicago’s 135-year cinematic legacy through the eyes of a film historian. From the historic grounds of the Midway Plaisance to iconic filming locations throughout the Loop, our Ph.D.-led walking tours and presentations combine scholarly insight with engaging storytelling rarely found in traditional sightseeing tours.
Below, explore verified reviews from libraries, cultural institutions, Chicago locals, tourists, and movie lovers who have joined Chicago Movie Tours & Talks for immersive experiences exploring the city’s deep connections to film history, architecture, public art, and popular culture.
Reviews of Walking Tours
A very smart tour!
Halle
1893 World’s Fair & Filming Locations: Chicago Midway Walking Tour
Reviewed on TripAdvisor
May 6, 2024
1893 Chicago World's Fair, public art, art in Chicago, pre-cinema in Chicago
Reviews of Film History Talks
Enjoyed learning about women in Hollywood!
Frequent Guest
Gender in Hollywood: Women
Verified • chicagomovietours.com
March 21, 2022
women in film, representations of women in movies, film program
Commend you on a great job!
Bob Gassel, Marx Bros. Council Podcast
Comedy in Chicago: The Marx Brothers and Bob Newhart
Verified • chicagomovietours.com
November 17, 2021
Marx Brothers and Chicago, Bronzeville, film comedy, HD location footage, virtual tours
Impressed by the research
Jane
Chicago, Movies, and the 1918 Pandemic
Verified • chicagomovietours.com
September 3, 2021
film exhibition history, movie theaters in Chicago, early cinema in Chicago, HD location footage