Chicago Audio Tour: Icons, Nightlife, and Legends of the West Loop

Above photo: Kelly Martin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Beneath Chicago’s soaring towers and shining glass, centuries of rebellion and reinvention smolder at every corner. The Loop’s clatter is cover for secrets that most visitors never hear—until now.

Navigate these infamous streets at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour that unlocks hidden history and underground tales. Find yourself face-to-face with gritty legends and unsolved mysteries that shaped the city.

Who fired the first shot in the violent chaos at Haymarket? Why did a luxury marketplace at 900 West Randolph spark whispers of power and betrayal? What unusual artifact hides in plain sight where two giants of Chicago history once crossed paths?

Move between shadows and spotlights as you traverse alleys of drama, stories of revolution, and moments frozen in time. Chicago’s secret heartbeats echo beneath your feet, ready to be discovered.

Dare to dive in and let the city reveal what it hides.

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• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.9 km (2.5 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 33min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Accenture Tower (Chicago), only a 6 minute walk from Chicago Union Station
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Rive Gauche Nightclub, Accenture Tower (Chicago), The Loop (CTA)
  

Experience the charm of Chicago like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Chicago's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Chicago on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🗼  Accenture Tower (Chicago) (3min)
• 🍽️  Sepia (restaurant) (3min)
• 🍽️  Grace (restaurant) (2min)
• 🏪  Haymarket affair (2min)
• 🎵  Rive Gauche Nightclub (3min)
• 📍  900 West Randolph (2min)
• 🖼️  Randolph Street Gallery (4min)
• 📍  Kavi Gupta (3min)
• 📍  The Loop (CTA) (4min)
• 🏛️  National Hellenic Museum (2min)
• 🖼️  Gallery 400 (4min)
• 🏢  International Tailoring Company Building (4min)
• 📍  Holden Block (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Kelly Martin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Thure de Thulstrup, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: TonyTheTiger, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Greek Museum, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jarred Trost, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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