The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Chicago, US

Highlights

  • Explore Chicago's Loop and River North
  • Learn fascinating stories about quirky artworks
  • Tour Millennium Park and see Cloud Gate
  • Pass by the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
  • Visit the iconic Chicago Theatre

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends at the Historic Route 66 Begin Sign, just a stones throw from the start location.

Meeting point

45-63 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

The Art Institute of Chicago

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.

2

Crown Fountain

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

3

Millennium Park

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

4

Cloud Gate

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

5

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

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

6

Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Statue

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

7

Wrigley Building

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

8

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

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The Chicago Theatre

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

10

The Picasso

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

11

First United Methodist Church of Chicago

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.

12

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

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

13

First Route 66 Sign in Illinois

The tour ends at the historic Route 66 Begin sign.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours

What our experts say

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    Start at the Historic Route 66 Sign.
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    Bring your own headphones for comfort.
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    Explore nearby restaurants like Lou Malnati's.
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    Check out local art installations along the route.
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    Pause the tour to enjoy scenic views by the river.

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