• Jackson County Courthouse - This is the Jackson County Courthouse, constructed in 1934. Notice any similarities between the courthouse and City Hall? You might, as both were designed by the same architectural firm!

• Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton - In the early 1900s, the Glennon Hotel occupied this very corner. Inside, there was a small haberdashery. Wondering what a haberdashery is? It’s essentially a men’s clothing store. Today, the Glennon Hotel haberdashery is remembered for its notable owner, Harry Truman!

• Folly Theater - This is the Folly Theater, another of Kansas City’s historic theaters. Unlike the Newman and Gayety, this one still stands!

NOTE: The tour spans over 1.7 miles, includes more than 33 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Barney Allis Plaza - When Allis expanded his hotel by taking over the Gayety, Kansas City lost one of its top jazz clubs. Jazz was incredibly important to Kansas City’s residents!

• Folly Theater - In the early 1900s, Kansas City residents could stroll down 12th Street and visit all three theaters! They could watch a movie at the Newman, enjoy a jazz show at the Gayety, and see a dramatic production at the Folly. Some of the actors and performers who graced the Folly stage include Shirley Booth, Humphrey Bogart, and even the Marx Brothers!

• Mark Twain Statue - This statue honors one of Missouri’s most famous writers. Twain grew up in the small city of Hannibal, Missouri. Despite his family’s modest means, he looked back on his childhood with great nostalgia.

• Majestic - The bar first opened in 1911, when James Fitzpatrick decided the Quality Hill neighborhood needed a quality place to enjoy a drink. You’ll recognize the name of Fitzpatrick’s key business ally… our old friend, Tom Pendergast!

• Garment District - Kansas City’s Garment District was one of the largest in the country, second only to New York in the 1930s. Dedicated workers bustled through the streets, heading to various factories to sew all kinds of shirts, pants, and dresses. At that time, nearly a quarter of all clothing in the United States came from Kansas City. Quite impressive!

• 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City - In the early 1900s, the Savoy became one of the city’s most elegant steakhouses. Remember the Glennon Hotel, where Harry Truman owned a haberdashery? When Truman got hungry after selling hats and ties, he would walk a few blocks to the Savoy Hotel for lunch. He always sat in Booth No. 4, where he enjoyed a well-done steak with light vegetables.

• New England Building - The beautiful brownstone apartment building on our left is the New England Building. It might be hard to believe, but the New England Building was once the tallest building in the entire city! How times have changed!

• New York Life Building - This impressive brick-and-brownstone structure is the New York Life Building. When completed in 1890, it became Kansas City’s first skyscraper! For more about the construction of this skyscraper, click Learn More.

• Muse of The Missouri Fountain - That’s the Muse of the Missouri. Kansas City banker James Kemper commissioned this statue in 1962 to honor his son, who was killed in action while fighting the Nazis during World War II. The statue depicts one of the Greek Muses carrying a fishing net. Like many of Kansas City’s statues, it’s also a fountain!

• Commerce Trust Building - As you admire Kansas City’s second-oldest skyscraper, let me share a bit about one of Missouri’s most infamous Confederate bushwhackers: William Anderson, also known as “Bloody Bill.”

• Ilus W. Davis Park - Mayor Davis first won election in 1963, during the Civil Rights Movement. One of Davis’ most significant challenges occurred on April 9th, 1968, just five days after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

• 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 route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Foods And Drinks

Explore the vibrant culture of Kansas City with this self-guided walking tour! Known for more than just its delicious barbecue and Taylor Swift’s beau, the city is filled with stunning architecture, intriguing personalities, and a wealth of history. Marvel at the impressive courthouse while uncovering tales of a racketeer connected to a US president. Delve into the incredible story of the firefighting Olympics. Wander through the Garment District to see the remnants of its industrial past. And there’s so much more to discover! Experience the heart of America like never before.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

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