Riverwalk self-guided audio walking tour in Chicago
Activities

Riverwalk self-guided audio walking tour in Chicago

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£6.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Become an overnight expert on Chicago’s skyscrapers as the tour identifies the most famous ones
  • Enjoy the breeze rolling off Lake Michigan and watch the sun glimmer off skyscrapers
  • Hear the story of the angry 19th-century mob that tore down a bridge with axes
  • Take the tour at your own pace, stopping to further explore the city whenever you’d like
What to expect

The tour begins by the historic DuSable Bridge. There, you’ll learn not only about this picturesque bridge but also about the iconic terra cotta Wrigley Building. From there, you’ll head west, past Wabash Bridge, once voted America’s Most Beautiful Bridge. You’ll definitely want to snap a photo or two here. After that, you’ll arrive at the Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a moving tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

It’ll be hard to miss the next stop -the 600- foot tall Marina Towers. Learn how these towers function as a “city within a city,” then continue on to the Dearborn Street Bridge, where an angry mob once gathered with axes! Hear the full story of why, exactly, they were so unhappy with the bridge’s predecessor, then continue your stroll.

As you walk, you’ll hear the tale of one of the strangest and deadliest shipwrecks in American history, which happened right on the Chicago River. How does a devastating shipwreck happen on a river only 20 feet deep? Well, apparently a lot more easily than you’d think.

Continuing on toward the Merchandise Mart, a gorgeous example of the art deco style popular in the 1920s and ‘30s, you’ll learn the surprising history of the Chicago River, as well as how it helped this city go from a small settlement to a bustling hub of culture and commerce.

Next, you’ll arrive at Wolf Point, where Chicago’s very first hotel stood almost 200 years ago. Dig into the era when this place was little more than a wild frontier, then head back the way you came for the final section of the tour.

Your next stop will be the Tribune Tower, the new home of the Chicago Tribune. But this skyscraper isn’t just about reporting the news--it also contains pieces of historic buildings from across the world, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Berlin Wall.

Up next, you might just think you’ve taken a wrong turn and ended up in New York City because you’ll come face to face with NBC’s Chicago headquarters, which were modeled after the famous skyscraper at 30 Rockefeller Center.

Finally, you’ll arrive at the last bridge separating the Chicago River from Lake Michigan. It’s a perfect place to take in the soothing scenery and an even better place to snap a few photos for your Instagram. The tour concludes here.

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
  • check Unique password (sent by email) for access to Action Tour Guide app
  • check Live GPS map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Written text explanations
  • check Route from stop to stop
  • check List of stops along route
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance Ticket
  • x_not_included Food, Drinks & Parking
Where

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, 99 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, USA

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Before you start, make sure to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter the unique password you'll receive via email after booking, and download your tour. These steps require a good data/wifi connection
  • This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
  • This tour doesn't provide a live guide
  • This tour expires a year after purchase. You can use it multiple times
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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