Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants during the summer months, seating areas to relax, boat rentals, and theater-style seating for various performances. Other attractions along the Riverwalk include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, and the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum and if you are lucky enough, see a bridge lift from inside the bridge house.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Meeting Location
99 Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
River Esplanade
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
What To Expect
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Wrigley Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Michigan Avenue Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marina Towers Condominum Association
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dearborn Street Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reid Murdoch Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merchandise Mart
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tribune Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
William P. Fahey Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
NBC Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-259665P5
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