Marina City: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Explore the great multicultural city with its outstanding architecture and picturesque riverfront at your own pace with this in-app audio tour. During this tour, you will discover different aspects of Chicago: its unique architecture with beautiful skyscrapers and bridges, rich history, and cultural characteristics. You'll start your tour at Michigan Avenue Bridge – the most well-known moveable bridge in Chicago, and one of the few double-deckers in the city. Then, while listening to incredible facts about groundbreaking events in Chicago, you'll walk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with its waterfall and a beautiful sculpture. On our way to Chicago Cultural Center, you will see the most remarkable buildings in Chicago. Take a selfie in Marina City – a complex of two cylindrical towers, known locally as the "corn cobs" due to their unique shape. Merchandise Mart will amaze you with its Art Deco architecture that reflects the optimism of the 1920s. Then, stop by the impressive Reliance Building securing the city's rich history. Finally, marvel at the largest Tiffany-stained glass dome in the world at the Chicago Cultural Center. This tour is all about architectural details, fascinating stories, and the heritage of one of the finest cities of America.

Chicago is known for its history, culture, architecture, and it's also full of many famous film locations. This tour is hinged on an idea to showcase the city's downtown via movies — an excellent experience for a movie buff! You'll start exploring the Chicagoan cinematic scenery from the Union Station, a railroad station used as a backdrop for a whole bunch of motion pictures. Continue with the Willis Tower, a set for the "Divergent" movie that invites you to see an aerial view of the city from Skydeck, an observation deck on the 103rd floor. Then, take a few selfies with Chicago's most notable public sculpture, the fabulous Cloud Gate, affectionately called "The Bean." From there, come over to spacious Daley Plaza and contemplate a whimsical "Untitled" sculpture by Pablo Picasso, another iconic emblem of Chicago. After that, you will pass by the Chicago Theater that сonceals a stunning ornate architecture inside, outshining its punchy neon sign. Another eye-catcher on the route is the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist, a distinctive building in the area with a supernatural exterior. Next, you will cross the bridge over the Chicago River to explore more buildings of concrete and glass that often get spotted in movies. Downtown Docks is the place to chill at the end of the tour. Lay back at the wooden benches watching Marina City and the river cruises passing under the bridges. Join the tour and imagine yourself being on a film set!

Interested in Chicago’s architectural grandeur, public artworks, and vibrant theater scene? This immersive audio tour is crafted for curious explorers who want to experience the essence of the city's Loop and River North areas through their own eyes and ears. Donning headphones, journey goers will be their own guide on a path lined with stories and history, guaranteeing an enriching solo adventure through the Windy City’s downtown buzz. The tour launches at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago and unfolds through cultural landmarks such as Millennium Park's reflective Cloud Gate, up to the glamorous Theater District. The carefully mapped route ensures that you won't miss a concrete giant or a notable artwork, starting from 111 South Michigan Avenue and concluding at the historical marker indicating the start of the iconic Route 66. Along the paths trodden by locals and legends, witness a city reborn and shimmering with life. Along the way, expect to be captivated by the interactive Crown Fountain, the monumental Chicago Theatre sign, and the river’s glittering edge. This self-navigated journey encourages pausing for reflection, snapping photos at perfect camera angles, and embracing the tales that shaped Chicago into the city of today.