Activity Starting Location: McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, 99 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Operational Timings: 12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Activity Duration: 2 Hours (Approx.)
About Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour, Chicago:
Discover Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk at your own pace with this self-guided tour package. You will be provided with an audio guide that is designed to give you complete information about the points of interest. With this package, forget all worries about creating your own itinerary or looking for a guide who can take you around the places. The audio track provides all information to give the best experience.
About the Activity:
- Begin your Riverwalk self-guided walking tour by downloading the Action Tour Guide app and receiving all information by logging in with the credentials provided via email after booking confirmation.
- Reach McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, which is the starting point of the tour. Go on a walking tour around the place, visiting popular destinations like DuSable Bridge, Wabash Bridge, Dearborn Street Bridge, Wrigley Building, and more.
- Discover the notable Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is established as a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
- You will receive an audio guide, which is carefully curated to give you complete information on the places to visit, routes to take, and the history & significance of the attractions.
- Explore the Art Deco architecture at the Merchandise Mart and get to know how the Chicago River helped it transform into a bustling hub of culture & commerce.
- Take a stop at the Tribune Tower, where you can witness historic buildings from all over the world, including the Berlin Wall and Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Discover NBC’s Chicago headquarters, which is designed after 30 Rockefeller Center, one of the world-famous skyscrapers.
- You can end your Riverwalk self-guided walking tour by visiting the last bridge that separates the Chicago River from Lake Michigan.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The activity starting location is at a distance of 1.6 km from Chicago City Centre. You can reach the destination within 5 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the activity location is Wacker & Michigan at a distance of 44 meters.
- By Metro: The nearest metro station to the activity location is State/Lake, Chicago at a distance of 500 meters.