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Are you looking for a way to see Chicago without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Take in Chicago’s concrete giants and hear fascinating stories about quirky artworks, local tragedy, and the city’s journey to revitalisation
• Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at the Historic Route 66 Begin Sign, just a stones throw from the start location.
Itinerary
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The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass by)
This walking tour around the city’s Loop and River Northstarts smack-dab in the middle of the city, in front of one of the most prestigious galleries in the world, the Art Institute of Chicago.
Admission ticket free -
Crown Fountain (Pass by)
You'll pass by the Crown Fountain and hear about the two spitting faces.
Admission ticket free -
Millennium Park (Pass by)
The tour takes you through Millennium Park. While you walk, you'll learn a bit about the park's history.
Admission ticket free -
Cloud Gate (Pass by)
The tour passes by the famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park which we locals affectionately call “the Bean”.
Admission ticket free -
Jay Pritzker Pavilion (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. You'll hear about the pavilion and its namesake while you walk.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes by the Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Statue where you'll hear about the mysterious life of the city’s founder.
Admission ticket free -
Wrigley Building (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Wrigley Building, the first office block to be built north of the Chicago River.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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Admission ticket free -
The Chicago Theatre (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by the Chicago Theatre with its iconic neon sign.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You can look forward to seeing “Untitled” by Picasso, the gigantic baboon sculpture in Daley Plaza.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes by the First United Methodist Church of Chicago on top of the Chicago Temple Building, purportedly the highest place of worship in the world.
Admission ticket free -
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, the world’s first hotel to use light bulbs, a telephone system and fire-proofing.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour ends at the historic Route 66 Begin sign.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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