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

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

Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
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  • 120 to 150 minutes
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6110

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, IL 60601-6530

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

Pass By: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

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, IL 60602

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, IL

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, IL 60611-4213

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

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Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623

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, IL 60603-5608

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.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA


Departure Time


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The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4/8/2022 - 4/6/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

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

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

120 to 150 minutes


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