Discover the beauty and history of Chicago with a walking audio tour of Millennium Park and Riverwalk. Explore iconic landmarks, unique architecture, and fascinating stories behind the city’s skyline.
Discover the beauty and history of Chicago with a walking audio tour of Millennium Park and Riverwalk. Explore iconic landmarks, unique architecture, and fascinating stories behind the city’s skyline.
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The Wrigley Building - This iconic terra cotta structure features a grand clock tower and exudes character. Named after William Wrigley, Jr., who amassed his wealth from chewing gum, it stands proudly. Nearby, the opulent Hotel Intercontinental conceals a remarkable observatory.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and…
- The Wrigley Building - This iconic terra cotta structure features a grand clock tower and exudes character. Named after William Wrigley, Jr., who amassed his wealth from chewing gum, it stands proudly. Nearby, the opulent Hotel Intercontinental conceals a remarkable observatory.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
The tour spans over a mile, includes more than 15 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
- DuSable Bridge - Known as the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the DuSable Bridge is not only architecturally stunning but also rich in history, which is shared through its fascinating flags.
- Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago - This towering glass structure is unmissable. Standing at 1,399 feet with 98 stories, it ranks among the tallest skyscrapers in the nation. It utilizes the same construction technique as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Featuring a sunken rectangular pool and fountain, this memorial pays tribute to Illinois residents who perished in the Vietnam War. It is a solemn yet beautifully poignant homage to those who sacrificed everything.
- Marina Towers Condominium Association - Resembling giant corn cobs, these twin towers are a distinctive part of Chicago’s skyline. They serve as a “city within a city,” offering a theatre, gym, pool, ice rink, bowling alley, 360-degree roof deck, and a marina.
- Dearborn Street Bridge - Constructed in 1962, the Dearborn Street Bridge is one of Chicago’s newer bridges. It replaced a poorly designed bridge that was widely disliked. Discover the story behind this as you admire the landmark.
- Reid Murdoch Building - Built in 1914, this building now houses the Encyclopedia Britannica headquarters. Though it may seem modest next to its modern counterparts, it offers a captivating glimpse into Chicago’s history.
- 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza suite 107 - This massive building is so large it has its own zip code! Designed in the art-deco style, the Mart covers an impressive four million square feet.
- The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum - This museum not only showcases exhibits about the city’s river and its importance but also provides stunning views of the river from the top floor.
- William P. Fahey Bridge - As Chicago’s newest bridge spanning the river, the Columbus Drive Bridge offers insight into the evolution of the city’s construction technology and philosophy over the years.
- NBC Tower - Modeled after New York City’s 30 Rockefeller Center, this renowned tower is a prime example of the art deco style. It was also the former recording location for the Jerry Springer Show and the Steve Harvey Show.
- Jay Pritzker Pavilion - Also known as Pritzker Pavilion or Pritzker Music Pavilion, this bandshell is located in Millennium Park in Chicago’s Loop community area. It sits on the south side of Randolph Street, east of the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District.
- Lurie Garden - Situated at the southern end of Millennium Park in Chicago’s Loop area, Lurie Garden spans 2.5 acres. Designed by GGN, Piet Oudolf, and Robert Israel, it opened on July 16, 2004, and features a mix of perennials, bulbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees.
- Nichols Bridgeway - This pedestrian bridge in Chicago begins at Millennium Park’s Great Lawn, crosses Monroe Street, and connects to the third floor of the Modern Wing’s West Pavilion at the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The Boeing Store - The area in front of you always showcases something unique. The contemporary art sculptures here are often large-scale and deeply symbolic. Take a moment to appreciate the artist’s vision.
- Crown Fountain - An interactive public art and video sculpture, Crown Fountain is located in Chicago’s Millennium Park in the Loop community area. Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa and executed by Krueck and Sexton Architects, it opened in July 2004.
- Cloud Gate - Created by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, Cloud Gate is a public sculpture that serves as the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in Chicago’s Loop community area. The sculpture and plaza are situated above Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.

- 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!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- 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!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover the unexpected charm and rich history of the Windy City with this combined tour of Chicago’s Millennium Park and Riverwalk! Capture a photo by the renowned Cloud Gate sculpture and escape the city’s hustle in its most iconic park. Next, enjoy a leisurely walk along the scenic riverside, marvel at Chicago’s distinctive architecture, and uncover…
Discover the unexpected charm and rich history of the Windy City with this combined tour of Chicago’s Millennium Park and Riverwalk! Capture a photo by the renowned Cloud Gate sculpture and escape the city’s hustle in its most iconic park. Next, enjoy a leisurely walk along the scenic riverside, marvel at Chicago’s distinctive architecture, and uncover the intriguing stories behind the city’s skyline. This combo offers the simplest and most enjoyable way to explore this multifaceted city!
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and use it for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.