Chicago History Museum: Legacy of the Windy City
About this activity
- Audio tour and entrance ticket
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 mile
- Pre-order
- Yes
- Walking duration
- 2h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
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- You will receive your order by the selected date
- •Explore the history of Chicago guided by your own in-app audio guide
- •Feel the scale of the Great Chicago Fire and the grandeur of the World's Fair
- •Hear about the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King and their connection with the city
Explore the history of Chicago and the U.S. guided by your own in-app audio tour.
Chicago was born as a 19th-century trading outpost and developed into a melting pot full of energy and opportunities.This guide of the Chicago History Museum will tell you the captivating history behind this growth.
Start the tour with photo gallery where you can walk along the bustling Maxwell Street of the 1950s and look down from the top of the Sears Tower. Feel Chicago at the “Sensing Chicago” exhibit where you can ride a high-wheel bike or hear the Great Chicago Fire. This tragic turning point in the history of the city will be further revealed to you at the 2nd floor's "City on Fire" exhibition. After that, you'll enjoy the music of Chcago in the re-created jazz club. Learn about the legacy of the sixteenth president of the U.S. at Abraham Lincoln Exhibition, and about the struggle for freedom - at Martin Luther King's Exhibition. Feel the grandeur of the World's Fair and see historical artifacts, such as Chicago's first locomotive.
What's included
- Entrance ticket to Chicago History Museum
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones not included - bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
- •MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday (9:30 am - 8:00 pm), Wednesday - Saturday (9:30 am - 4:30 pm), Sunday (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm), Monday (closed).
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket + Audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.