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

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Tracy_J
5 days ago
Avoid it like the plague. It requires an app that is supposed to take you on a self-guided tour. The app didn't work despite multiple attempts. Every time I hit Start Tour, it took me back to the previous screen. Also made several attempts to call the support line and naturally got no answer. Not only did I waste $30 for the non-working app, I also wasted $40 for parking in downtown Chicago.

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.

Departure 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.

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

Duration
2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph St, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois
You'll pass by the Crown Fountain and hear about the two spitting faces.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Millennium Park
Chicago, Illinois
The tour takes you through Millennium Park. While you walk, you'll learn a bit about the park's history.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Cloud Gate
201 E. Randolph St., Millenium Park, Chicago, Illinois
The tour passes by the famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park which we locals affectionately call “the Bean”.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois
The tour passes by the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. You'll hear about the pavilion and its namesake while you walk.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Statue
401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
The tour passes by the Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Statue where you'll hear about the mysterious life of the city’s founder.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Wrigley Building
400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
The tour passes by the Wrigley Building, the first office block to be built north of the Chicago River.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago
401 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Chicago Theatre
175 N State St, , Chicago, Illinois
On this walking tour, you'll pass by the Chicago Theatre with its iconic neon sign.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Picasso
50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
You can look forward to seeing “Untitled” by Picasso, the gigantic baboon sculpture in Daley Plaza.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: First United Methodist Church of Chicago
77 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois
The tour passes by the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, the world’s first hotel to use light bulbs, a telephone system and fire-proofing.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: End of Historic Route 66 Sign
50 East Jackson Drive, Chicago, IL 60603
The tour ends at the historic Route 66 Begin sign.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

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

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

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