Chicago: Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Schedule

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024 at 06:00 am to Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Millennium Park Welcome Center | Chicago, IL

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Discover the best spots in Chicago’s world-famous Millennium Park on this self-guided walking tour where your phone is your guide.
About this Event

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. NOTE: This 1-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Millennium Park in 20-30 Minutes.

On this self-guided walking tour where your phone is your personal guide, explore Millennium Park’s best sights and dive into some of Chicago’s little-known history along the way. This tour has been developed by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists.


Begin your tour at the park’s north end, by Harris Theater for Music and Dance. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route via the app.
Head south toward the Pritzker Pavilion while learning some background on how the park came into existence.
As an added perk, most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
Once at the impressive pavilion, learn about the vast array of performances held here and the high-tech design which makes it all possible, as well as the man behind it: Jay Pritzker.
Get the full story on this precocious kid who went from building model cities out of his grandfather’s scrap wood to designing some of the most famous structures in the country.
As you continue, you’ll come to the park’s so-called Secret Garden. Take a stroll along a peaceful boardwalk surrounded by plant life and listen to the little-known symbolism behind the garden’s design.
Pause for a fantastic look at Chicago’s skyline before heading past the Art Institute of Chicago and ending up at the astonishing Crown Fountain. Get familiar with the intricately detailed face towers of the fountain, then head north toward Chicago’s most famous sculpture.
At last, arrive at Cloud Gate, known by the locals as The Bean. Learn about the artist behind it as well as the technique he used to create such a huge, smooth surface.
At the end of your tour, don’t forget to snap some surreal pictures of your reflection.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Atlanta:-

  • Centennial Olympic Park
  • World of Coca-Cola
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Giant Ferris Wheel! SkyView Atlanta
  • APEX Museum
  • Municipal / Sweet Auburn Curb Market
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • MLK National Historic Park Visitor Center
  • International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
  • Coretta & The King Center
  • Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr
  • Alt: College Football Hall of Fame
  • Alt Stop: Historic Fire Station 6
  • Alt Stop: The Hamilton Howell House
  • Alt Stop: Oakland Cemetery

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
  • The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
  • Tour your way: choose when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind
  • Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email



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You're purchasing a self-guided tour, not an entrance ticket. It begins at Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app. Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/


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What's included, what's not
  • 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!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's not included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Food/Drinks

Know before you book
  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

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Agenda
Explore the most famous park in Chicago
Hear stories of the people who brought the park to life
Find fascinating spots most visitors miss
Learn little-known facts and stories about the park
Get up close and personal with the Cloud Gate sculpture
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Where is it happening?

Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, United States

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USD 14.99

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