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History and Culture Tour by HI Chicago, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By HI Chicago
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
7
Route
3.4 km
Starts at
HI Chicago
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Chicago, United States, made by HI Chicago. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Journey through Chicago's 'Cultural Mile' to discover the artistic and architectural gems that define the city. You'll stand before a world-class art museum guarded by its famous bronze lions and then step inside a former library adorned with the world's largest Tiffany dome. This walk is a deep dive into the rich history and creative soul of Chicago.

Where it starts

The tour starts at HI Chicago and covers about 3.4 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Cloud Gate
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • Tribune Tower
  • Chicago Riverwalk
  • HI Chicago

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by HI Chicago
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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