Chicago Self-Guided Walking Tours with Audio, Illinois

Welcome to Chicago, famous for its rich history, vibrant culture and, arguably, the most beautiful skyline in the U.S. While the city pretty much offers something for everyone, our Introduction Walk will take first-time visitors to some of the most essential sights. Don't miss a trip down the Magnificent Mile – a strip filled with shops, restaurants, hotels, street entertainers and unconventional buildings – and Navy Pier, which is another big hit with tourists. If you're here for brick alleyways, Victorian-era architecture, and a bustling creative arts culture, follow the Old Town Walking Tour; otherwise, the central Loop District is where you'll find many of the city's best-known architecture.

In all, we have prepared 9 self-guided walks for you to explore Chicago, which cover everything from the world's earliest skyscrapers to many popular parks, museums and public sculptures. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Create Your Own Walking Tour

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Choose from 172 sights
Chicago Downtown Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Chicago Downtown Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - City Introduction
2 Hour(s)
3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
72 Likes
Loop District Architecture Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Loop District Architecture Walking Tour

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Architecture
3 Hour(s)
4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
41 Likes
Millennium and Grant Parks Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Millennium and Grant Parks Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
50 Likes
Chicago Chinatown Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Chinatown Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
30 Likes
University of Chicago Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: University of Chicago Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
5 Likes
The Magnificent Mile Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: The Magnificent Mile Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
3 Hour(s)
4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
32 Likes
Chicago Old Town Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Old Town Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
15 Likes
Chicago Navy Pier Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Navy Pier Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
7 Likes
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Tour in Oak Park

Sightseeing Walk: Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Tour in Oak Park

Architecture
2 Hour(s)
3.2 Km or 2 Miles
4 Likes
Chicago Shopping: 15 Ideas on Distinct Local Products

Insider Tips: Chicago Shopping: 15 Ideas on Distinct Local Products

Shopping
14 Sights
11 Likes
A Foodie’s Guide to Chicago: 9 Essential Eats

Insider Tips: A Foodie’s Guide to Chicago: 9 Essential Eats

Food and Drink
10 Sights
7 Likes
Adventures in Chicago

Insider Tips: Adventures in Chicago

8 Sights
A 4-Day Trip to Chicago

Insider Tips: A 4-Day Trip to Chicago

22 Sights
Chicago: Fast Times in the Windy City

Insider Tips: Chicago: Fast Times in the Windy City

17 Sights
Chicago Summer Weekend

Insider Tips: Chicago Summer Weekend

10 Sights
Chicago’s Architecture: What to See

Insider Tips: Chicago’s Architecture: What to See

13 Sights
12 Great Things to Do in Chicago

Insider Tips: 12 Great Things to Do in Chicago

21 Sights
Impressions of Chicago

Insider Tips: Impressions of Chicago

9 Sights
A Stroll in Chicago’s Old Town

Insider Tips: A Stroll in Chicago’s Old Town

8 Sights
Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago

Insider Tips: Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago

5 Sights
One Day in Chicago Illinois

Insider Tips: One Day in Chicago Illinois

16 Sights
Travel Memories: Chicago

Insider Tips: Travel Memories: Chicago

19 Sights
Chicago Early Skyscrapers

Insider Tips: Chicago Early Skyscrapers

10 Sights

Mayoral Race Leaderboard

With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights, as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.

* eva1609 ("Exploration Mayor", stamped 38.95% of city sights)
* nadstep ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 27.33% of city sights)
* mcchrystal ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 18.02% of city sights)

Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!

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