Chicago Riverwalk: Self-Guided Scenic Walking Tour

Explore the scenic Chicago Riverwalk on a self-guided walking tour. Discover restaurants, seating areas, boat rentals, and attractions like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza and McCormick Bridgehouse. Download the Tour Guide App for an immersive experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wrigley Building - The Wrigley Building is a renowned terra cotta structure featuring a grand clock tower and abundant character. Named after William Wrigley, Jr., who amassed his wealth from chewing gum, it stands proudly. Nearby is the opulent Hotel Intercontinental, which conceals a remarkable observatory.
    Purchase once, enjoy for a year!…
What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive…
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Welcome to the picturesque Chicago Riverwalk, stretching from Lake Michigan to Franklin Street. Often referred to as the city’s “second Lakefront,” the Riverwalk features summer restaurants, relaxing seating areas, boat rentals, and theater-style seating for various performances. Additional attractions include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza and the…

Location
65 Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk
Begin from 65 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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William
Jun 9, 2025
Riverside Chicago history - The river walk tour was excellent. First time we tried The ‘ self-guided style tour’ before this. The app worked seamlessly once we got the hang of it. Once you walk into the area of the subject, the animator picks up again and tells you when to proceed. Fascinating Chicago history. Most of which I’ve never heard before. Never visited the Riverwalk previously, so the tour was a great introduction to history and good eats!
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L6785pmandreal
Aug 2, 2023
Highly entertaining - This is a perfect and fun activity when you are just not sure what time you can do some activity. This is such a fun and easy to use treasure hunt. I highly recommend it if you want flexibility and make the most of your visit!
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Chananw3
May 15, 2023
Very interesting. - The tour presents plenty of information. My wife and me loved the walk and we'll recommend to other friends who intend to visit the city.
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James_n
Sep 16, 2023
Enjoyable tour of the riverwalk architecture and history - Overall a great review of Chicago's history and architecture! The walk along the river is very enjoyable!
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M9448nqheidic
Jul 14, 2023
Great last minute tour. - Easy walking tour that you can book ahead or last minute if you're looking for something to do. I would've given 5 STARS had I worn earbuds but it was still good listening to the audio with my phone speaker. I needed to cut the tour short because I was out of time but because the price is so inexpensive it didn't bother me at all. Had I completed the tour, I would've been too far from where I needed to be next. The directions were easy to follow and user friendly. At times I just sat down on a bench or chair and listened. There are plenty of places to stop and pause along the way but if you're more of a speed walker you can do that too.
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F887xxlindad
Mar 1, 2021
Meh. Confusing. - Wasn’t necessary to buy 2 tickets. Should’ve been more clear that there was no set place to park and where the starting point was.
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).