Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chicago, US
80% of travellers recommend this
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Self-guided audio experience
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Duration: 1-2 hours
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Offline maps available
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Explore at your own pace
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Valid for one year
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Engaging storytelling
Discover the scenic Chicago Riverwalk at your own pace with an immersive self-guided audio tour, featuring rich storytelling and stunning city views.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Easy-to-use app: download action’s tour guide app onto your phone -
Engaging storytelling: uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. proven with tons of rave reviews!
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Offline maps: no signal, no problem! works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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Comprehensive route and stops: see it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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Go at your own pace: start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
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Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. easy to use!
Excluded
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Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover the scenic Chicago Riverwalk at your own pace with an immersive self-guided audio tour, featuring rich storytelling and stunning city views.
Highlights
- Stunning architecture and river scenery on the Chicago Riverwalk
- Iconic Wrigley Building with a clock tower and observatory
- Beautiful Michigan Avenue Bridge with fascinating history
- Impressive glass tower, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the country
- Sombre yet beautiful Vietnam War Memorial
Meeting Point
After booking, search your email for "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow instructions NOW with Wi-Fi/data. Don't wait until onsite. What to bring: Charged smartphone, Power Bank, Headphones, & downloaded tour app.
65 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601 , United States
End Point
Chicago, IL 60611 , United States
What to expect
Wrigley Building
The Wrigley Building is an iconic terra cotta building boasting a huge clock tower and tons of character. It's named for William Wrigley, Jr., who made his fortune off of chewing gum! Beyond it is the lavish Hotel Intercontinental, which hides an incredible observatory within. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
5 minutes
Michigan Avenue Bridge
The Michigan Avenue Bridge, also known as the DuSable Bridge, is architecturally beautiful, but that's not the only reason it's a stop on this tour. The bridge also sports some flags with a fascinating history, which you'll hear all about.
5 minutes
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
It's impossible to miss this enormous glass tower. At 1,399 feet tall and totaling 98 stories, it's one of the tallest skyscrapers in the entire country. The tower employs the same building technique as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, currently the tallest building in the world.
5 minutes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Consisting of a sunken, rectangular pool and fountain, this memorial honors the Illinois residents who died in the Vietnam War. It's a somber yet strangely beautiful tribute to those who gave all.
5 minutes
Marina Towers Condominum Association
These twin towers may look a bit like giant corn cobs, but they're nevertheless an iconic part of the Second City's skyline. The towers function as a “city in a city,” boasting an in-house theatre, gym, pool, ice-rink, bowling alley, 360 degree roof deck, and of course a marina.
5 minutes
Dearborn Street Bridge
The Dearborn Street Bridge, built in 1962, is one of Chicago's newer bridges. It was constructed to replace a badly-planned bridge that residents hated with a passion. You'll hear why and what they did about it as you admire this landmark.
5 minutes
Reid Murdoch Building
Constructed in 1914, the building today is home to the Encyclopedia Britannica headquarters. It may appear short and unimpressive beside its much newer peers, but it's also a fascinating glimpse into Chicago's past.
5 minutes
Merchandise Mart
This building is so big it has its own zip code! Designed in the art-deco style, the Mart encompasses a staggering four million square feet.
5 minutes
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
This museum doesn't just feature exhibits on the city's river and its significance to the city. It also offers birds-eye views of the river from the top floor!
5 minutes
Tribune Tower
This breathtaking neo-Gothic skyscraper is actually the result of a competition held by the Chicago Tribune for their 75th anniversary! They wanted to make sure their new HQ was “the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world,” and it absolutely shows in the final product.
5 minutes
William P. Fahey Bridge
As Chicago's newest river-spanning bridge, the Columbus Drive Bridge offers not a glimpse into the past but a look at how the city's construction technology and philosophy changed over the decades.
5 minutes
NBC Tower
This famous tower was modelled after 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City, and serves as another picture-perfect example of the art deco style. It was also the former recording spot of the Jerry Springer Show and the Steve Harvey Show.
5 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
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Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
What our experts say
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Visit nearby restaurants for lunch. -
Check the bridge lifting schedule.
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Bring headphones for a better experience.
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Explore the McCormick Bridgehouse Museum.
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Don't miss the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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