🏨 Chicago and Movies Walking Tour: Historic Midway Activity

Chicago and Movies Walking Tour: Historic Midway

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

Departs: Chicago, Chicago

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Join the only walking tour in Chicago that explores the Midway's century-long relationship to the movies!

Stroll Chicago's historic Midway and part of the University of Chicago campus as you learn about the first cinema, vintage moving picture devices, a murderous cinematographer, and the first female action star.

Movies and TV series featured: Flatliners (1990), The Package (1989), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Chicago the Beautiful (1948), Sue (1915), The Hazards of Helen (1914–1917), and The Horse in Motion (1880).

Guests must digitally sign a general waiver of liability either before or when they arrive. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.

NOTE: This tour is available as a public tour and a private guided tour. Please check available dates, prices, and registration options when you are booking.

What's Included

Clips and photos that enhance the Midway's film history

Demonstration of 19th-century moving picture devices

Expert tour guide commentary

Mini goodie bag!

Plenty of Instagram opportunities

What's Not Included

Private transportation

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 10 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 100

Additional Info

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Wheelchair accessible

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Lorado Taft's Midway Studios

At Midway Studios and Taft House, get acquainted with Lorado Taft: sculptor, teacher, writer, and early adopter of moving pictures. And in the presence of 'Recording Angel,' see Hollywood's first female action star in motion.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Midway Plaisance

On the Midway's green space, hear about the amusements arm of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, including the first commercial movie theater!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of Time

Stand in awe of 'Fountain of Time,' a 126-foot-long sculpture that has inspired both classic and modern filmmakers.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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