Private tour in Chicago Kelli M

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  • $ 516 USD

Movies and the 1893 World's Fair on Chicago's Historic Midway

Tour #945438
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Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 8 people

1 hour 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Chicago tour:

On this leisurely 75-minute walking tour led by a Ph. D. in film, you'll visit 5 spots on the historic Midway Plaisance, once the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. As you walk the now-grassy strip (0. 5 mi. ), you'll discover its countless connections to early and modern cinema. MOVIES/TV HIGHLIGHTED Loki (2021- ) Nope (2022)  South Side (2019-2022) Flatliners (1990) The Package (1989) Sunset Boulevard (1950) Chicago the Beautiful (1948) Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Sue (1915) The Hazards of Helen (1914-1917) The Horse in Motion (1880)

Your Chicago tour itinerary

Get ready to visit 5 these spots on the Midway Plaisance (and 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" This tour, which runs from May-Oct, is available with early morning weekend start times—to give you the most accurate and unobstructed view of the Midway's monumental sculpture "Fountain of Time. " Finally, before they arrive, guests must digitally sign a general waiver of liability, emailed to their ToursByLocals account. Guardians must sign waivers for children under the age of 18.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. If available, free parking spots run along the Midway, Best Drive, and Payne Drive. For public transit: the Green Line runs from Chicago's Loop to S. Cottage Grove. Our starting point is about a 10-minute walk from the Cottage Grove 'L' station.

What's included
  • Other: 5 must-see stops on the Midway and the University of Chicago campus. Expert commentary from a Ph.D. in film. Small group to enhance engagement and foster a more personalized experience. Clips and vintage photos that enhance the Midway's film history. Demonstration of 19th-century moving picture device. Plenty of Instagram opportunities. Free parking.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Public Transportation
Meeting location

6016 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637 United States

The tour starts at 6016 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL. The tour ends at 6000 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 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.

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Tour categories

City Highlights

History

Art And Culture

And Movie

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 8 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 8 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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