Millennium Park self-guided walking audio tour in Chicago
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Ticket e-voucher
Explore the most famous park in Chicago and find out how it transformed from a derelict trainyard to a lively green space in the heart of the city.
Enjoy your Millennium Park tour and learn all about its history. Start from the park’s north end, by the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance.
Highlights
- Explore the most famous park in Chicago
- Find out how the park was transformed from a derelict trainyard to a lively green space
- Hear the stories of the people who brought this park to life
- Find fascinating spots most visitors miss and learn the history not many people know
- Get up close and personal with the world-famous Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as The Bean
Description
From there, head south toward the Pritzker Pavilion while hearing some background on how the park came into existence. 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 w...
What's Included
- Self-guided tour taken via the app, Unique password (sent by email) for access to the app, Live GPS map on your phone, Audio narration, Written text explanations, Route from stop to stop
- Food or drinks, Transportation, Entry to paid attractions
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Free cancellation Tour with Audioguide e-Voucher COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: Millennium Park Welcome Center, East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, USA Meeting point: This self-guided tour begins at the Millennium Park Welcome Center. What to remember: Know in advance:This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in onePlease arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per personAfter booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsiteWorks perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline mapsThis tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artistsThe audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhereMost stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior roomsThis tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple tripsThis tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.