Why choose this Chicago tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Chicago adventure
What makes The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
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.
You’ll pass by the Crown Fountain and hear about the two spitting faces.
The tour takes you through Millennium Park. While you walk, you’ll learn a bit about the park’s history.
The tour passes by the famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park which we locals affectionately call “the Bean”.
The tour passes by the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. You’ll hear about the pavilion and its namesake while you walk.
The tour passes by the Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Statue where you’ll hear about the mysterious life of the city’s founder.
The tour passes by the Wrigley Building, the first office block to be built north of the Chicago River.
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On this walking tour, you’ll pass by the Chicago Theatre with its iconic neon sign.
You can look forward to seeing “Untitled” by Picasso, the gigantic baboon sculpture in Daley Plaza.
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.
The tour passes by the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, the world’s first hotel to use light bulbs, a telephone system and fire-proofing.
The tour ends at the historic Route 66 Begin sign.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You’ve been sent an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
