Overview

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.

Description

Pass By: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603

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.

Pass By: Crown Fountain, 201 E Randolph St, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois 60601

You'll pass by the Crown Fountain and hear about the two spitting faces.

Pass By: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601

The tour takes you through Millennium Park. While you walk, you'll learn a bit about the park's history.

Pass By: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St., Millenium Park, Chicago, Illinois 60601

The tour passes by the famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park which we locals affectionately call “the Bean”.

Pass By: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois

The tour passes by the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. You'll hear about the pavilion and its namesake while you walk.

Pass By: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Statue, 401 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

The tour passes by the Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Statue where you'll hear about the mysterious life of the city’s founder.

Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611

The tour passes by the Wrigley Building, the first office block to be built north of the Chicago River.

Pass By: Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, Illinois 60601

On this walking tour, you'll pass by the Chicago Theatre with its iconic neon sign.

Pass By: The Picasso, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

You can look forward to seeing “Untitled” by Picasso, the gigantic baboon sculpture in Daley Plaza.

Pass By: First United Methodist Church of Chicago, 77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

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.

Pass By: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois 60603

The tour passes by the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, the world’s first hotel to use light bulbs, a telephone system and fire-proofing.

Pass By: First Route 66 Sign in Illinois, 45-63 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

The tour ends at the historic Route 66 Begin sign.