Top Illinois Audio Guides

Enjoy a quintessential Chicago experience when you go on an architecture-themed river tour. Pick from multiple convenient start times, and board your vessel—the Lady Liberty—directly from the Chicago Riverwalk. Your trained docent guides will give you a rich introduction to the Windy City’s history, key landmarks, and architectural highlights—and you can spy landmarks like the Marina City towers and Navy Pier from the water’s edge.

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s rich and dynamic African American heritage during this half-day tour. Highlights include interior visit to an African American museum, a stop at the birthplace of gospel music in Bronzeville, and a look at the Obama home in Hyde Park and Jennifer Hudson's childhood home.

Take in views of the Chicago skyline and its many landmarks during this Lake Michigan sightseeing boat cruise. Climb aboard your vessel for a laidback ride, enjoying panoramic views from a unique perspective. Along the way, you'll listen to informative audio commentary and take in views of the Navy Pier and the Willis Tower, along with many other landmarks. Plus, feel free to bring your own lunch or grab a drink at the onboard bar (own expense.)

Chicago is well known for its architecture and many visitors admire the buildings on a cruise along the Chicago River. Take your river cruise to the next level aboard a floating tiki bar that allows you to take in all the sights with a drink in hand. Your captain also enhances the atmosphere with island tunes as you enjoy your leisurely sail.

Learn more about the top 15 tourist attractions in Chicago. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary. The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour. 1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device. 2. Save - The lowest price in the city. 3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information. 4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location. 5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions. 6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always. 7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click. 8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again. 9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central station and then gradually moves one by one. 10. Smart - in all aspects.

Join the legendary professor and activist Bill Ayers on this audio tour of Hyde Park. Let Ayers introduce you to neighborhood sights from a social justice perspective as you follow a self-guided route. Highlights include the University of Campus, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, Washington Park, and the Obama family’s home in historic Kenwood.

Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience -Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn. -Great deal -See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind. -Listen again after taking the tour. -The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime. This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.

Delve into the rich history and notable architecture of one of Chicago’s most luxurious neighborhoods—and learn insider stories as you go—with this self-led smartphone audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the app and set off at a time and pace that work best for you. You’ll discover Gold Coast landmarks from historic piano bars to the original Playboy Mansion, and can stop and start the tour whenever you like.

Explore Chicago like a local—and visit the city’s distinctive, characterful neighborhoods, in addition to its major landmarks—on this Half-day tour. Set off from downtown with just a small group for company, and leave the driving to your guide—you’ll explore dozens of Windy City neighborhoods, from Hyde Park and Bronze Ville to Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Learn all about Chicago culture and history as you go.

Explore the surprising beauty and history of the Windy City with this combo tour of Chicago’s Millennium Park and Riverwalk! Snap a picture by the famous Cloud Gate sculpture and get away from the hustle and bustle in the city’s most iconic park. Then, stroll along the picturesque riverside, admire Chicago’s totally unique architecture, and learn the fascinating stories behind the city’s skyline. This combo is the easiest, best way to get to know this complex city! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, 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. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Explore the sights and skyscrapers of Chicago’s spectacular Riverwalk—and enjoy the most budget-friendly and flexible sightseeing experience around—on this self-led, smartphone walking tour. Upon booking, download the app and receive a password to access your tour; once it’s on your phone, it is valid for an entire year. Set off at a time that works best for you: you’ll see highlights like the Merchandise Mart, Wrigley Building, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and much more.

Leave behind the stuffy, slow-moving tour groups and explore Chicago’s Millennium Park on your own—but with a guide in your pocket. Using just your smartphone, pausing as you like, you’ll learn all about “The Bean,” Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain, and so much more. With your GPS cuing your audio experience, this tour is all about going at your pace, at your style, and on your time.

Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule. Advantages of this tour? Our app offers immersive location aware walking tours navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide. Best deal in town. We use professional narration, production and music to bring the history to life. Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in person tour. You’ll see his old home, his church, his office, the buildings he frequented, murals of Abe and the places named in his honor. And I’ll share with you his coming-of-age story from a one room log cabin in Kentucky to becoming the 16th President of the United states.

Learn about Chicago’s history of vice and crime—and enjoy a flexible, accessible way to explore the city—with this private smartphone audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the app, access your tour, and set off at a time that works best for you, with help from the offline GPS maps. You can look forward to seeing Chicago icons like the Wrigley Building and Riverwalk, and learning all about the city’s gangster history.

See Chicago through the eyes of Al Capone and the Everleigh Sisters at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Walk in the footsteps of the gangsters, bootleggers, hoodlums, gunmen, and crooked cops and politicians who made up what was known as the “Chicago Outfit” • Hear from producer Richard Junger, an urban historian, professor and author passionate about Chicago • Do it all in 45 minutes 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.

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.

See Abraham Lincoln as you’ve never seen him before with this self-guided walking tour of historic Springfield. Stroll through the 16th president’s old neighborhood, see the home where he lived before heading to the White House, and stop by his old law office! As you explore these historic sites, your audio guide will reveal the man behind the myth. So get your top hat ready and embark on a picturesque stroll worthy of the history books! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, 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 isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Join us for a 2-hour concert sail from 7pm-9pm every Monday this Summer! Chase your Monday BLUES away aboard the 148 foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago from the waters of Lake Michigan accompanied by the sweet sounds of the blues. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the blues, you’re sure to be transported by the talent and passion of each amazing artist. With a full bar and a friendly, knowledgeable crew, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the music in comfort and style. Each concert will bring a unique twist to the blues genre, showcasing the diversity and versatility of this legendary music form. We’ll be joined by music’s greats, including Grammy-elected Michael Charles and his band, Andrew Diehl and Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames. Tall Ship Windy’s Monday Blues is set to become the concert event of the summer! Book now and experience the magic of blues music against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful skylines.

Take a deep dive into a deliriously delicious world, where lofty, flaky crusts brim with sweet tomato sauce and a brazen amount of melty, gooey cheese. No trip to Chicago is complete without indulging in its most iconic and original food – deep-dish pizza. You could spend hours researching which place is best, then queuing up for a table, and waiting patiently as the long baking time for these hefty pies ticks down. Or you could simply take a Finger Licking Chicago Deep-Dish Tour to enjoy not one, not two, but three legendary joints – all in one easy-breezy 2-hour outing. This self-guided excursion, which is exclusive to only your invited guests, provides immediate seating with VIP service at the four institutions most responsible for Chicago’s celebrated deep-dish reputation. Wait time is at a minimum, too, as these knife-and-fork pizzas, which normally take upwards of 45 minutes to bake, will arrive hot out of the oven to you in a mere 10 minutes.

Experience Chicago's charm with the Self-Guided Chicago Walking Tours. Dive into the stunning Millennium Park, pose by the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, and escape urban chaos in this celebrated green space. Transition to a serene stroll along the Riverwalk, where unique architecture lines the water's edge, each building telling a story. This combo tour is your ticket to explore, understand, and fall in love with the intricate beauty of the Windy City at your own pace. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This in-app audio tour gives the highlights of one of the largest science museums in the world that brings pure delight to children and grown-ups. Explore the must-sees of one of the world's largest science museum with this in-app audio guide. Learn about the future and the past of technology through various immersive experiences. Step into a swirling tornado, watch fire burning and witness baby chicken coming into the world. Explore how your body works with the interactive You! Experience. Plan your visit and don’t worry about the admission: tickets are included in the tour. The mobile app helps you explore the Museum of Science and Industry with a private audio tour (included). You will have an entry ticket with a PDF we will send you. All you need is a mobile phone. Download tour in advance to listen without WiFi.