Omaha Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Omaha

Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska. Known for its pioneer history, museums and cultural centers Omaha is home to nationally and regionally significant landmarks. The city has more than a dozen historic districts, interesting commercial, religious and educational sights which attract a lot of tourists to Omaha City.

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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. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Omaha Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Omaha (See other walking tours in Omaha)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.5 Km or 4 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

6) Joslyn Art Museum (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

7) Omaha Children's Museum (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

8) Douglas County Courthouse

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

9) Orpheum Theater

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

10) Omaha Police Memorial

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11) Old Market

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

12) Heartland of America Park (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

WalkBuilder (customize this walk or build your own)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the "+" or "–" to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
Walk Name*:
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Omaha?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download "Omaha Map and Walking Tours" within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Omaha?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the "+" button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Omaha, Nebraska

Create Your Own Walk in Omaha

Creating your own self-guided walk in Omaha is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Omaha Museums and Art Galleries Tour

Omaha is the largest city in the State of Nebraska. The city has many preserved old buildings, some of them museums. During this tour you will visit some of the most interesting museums and art galleries in the city. You will get acquainted with the history and art of the city and also will get to see some of the most beautiful works of art in the world.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles

Omaha Historical Florence Walk

Florence is the oldest community in Omaha; it is the place where the first structures and buildings in the State of Nebraska were built. The community has many sites of historical value. The first inhabitants of Florence were the Mormons who founded Winter Quarters and Cutler's Park. Take this tour to visit some of the most important places in Florence.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles