Overview
Discover Chicago's soaring ambition and neighborhood soul with your self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore America's most architecturally significant city at your own pace. Begin at Millennium Park where Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate reflects the skyline that pioneered skyscraper design and continues to push architectural boundaries today. Wander along the Chicago Riverwalk where boat tours explain how the city reversed the river's flow and rebuilt in steel and stone after the Great Fire of 1871. Marvel at the ICAs world-class collection. Explore the Magnificent Mile's shopping and historic Water Tower, then discover the vibrant neighborhoods where Polish, Mexican, and African American communities have shaped Chicago's culture. Experience the blues at clubs where Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy defined a genre, then savor deep-dish pizza in the taverns that perfected this Chicago original.
What's Included
- Instant access: your tour activation code is ready on your ticket, below the barcode
- Digital Map & Offline Content: no cell service needed
- Access to the audio guide for 60+ Chicago attractions and hidden spots.
- Self-guided walking tour, fully on the app — explore at your own pace
- Private transportation
- Admission fees, live guide, headphones, transport, parking, food/drinks, internet access and rentals
- Our app-based self-guided tour has no physical guide on-site.
Meeting Location
201 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Millennium Park. Cloud Gate
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Art Institute of Chicago (pass by)
Chicago Riverwalk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Magnificent Mile
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (pass by)
Downtown / The Loop
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Navy Pier
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Field Museum (pass by)
Wrigleyville
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pilsen
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Blues Festival (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5520738P104
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