Free Digital Walking Tours
Maximize your Big Bus Tours experience and explore Chicago's fascinating history on an exclusive, AI-powered Vox self-guided walking tour. Selected tickets include a code for free Vox App walking tour downloads, each designed to complement our The Big Loop (Red Route). You can explore some of Chicago's best landmarks and learn about the history of the city through your digital guide's fascinating facts and stories. Choose from 4 different tours, and listen in 5 languages! Simply download the app, hop off the bus, and explore Chicago at your own pace! All tours start and end at a Big Bus Stop.
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Portuguese
- How to download: Your unique download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receipt you get when you redeem your ticket with our on-street staff. Simply scan it to download the Vox POPGuide App and access your self-guided walking tour content.
| Self-Guided Audio Tour | Description | Start Location | End Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Loop Architecture | Visit some of Chicago's oldest building including some beautiful interiors | Stop #3 (Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago) | Stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk) | 1 hr 30 mins (1.5 miles) |
| Chicago Riverwalk | Stroll along the river and learn about our history, architecture, and culture | Stop #7 (Sheraton Grand & Loews Hotels) | Stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk) | 1 hr (1 mile) |
| Great Public Art | Beautiful sculptures and mosaics, and the artists who created them | Stop #2 (Skydeck & Willis Tower) | Stop #3 (Millennium Park & Art Institute) | 1 hr 30 mins (1.5 miles) |
| Millennium Park | Chicago's most visited cultural attraction explained | Stop #3 (Millennium Park & Art Institute) | Stop #3 (Millennium Park & Art Institute) | 1 hr 10 mins (1.2 miles) |
Please note:
- You will need a smartphone with wifi or data enabled to download the app and self-guided tour content
- Tours do not include admission to landmarks or attractions.
- Tours do not include food or beverages.
- Tours are self guided, so you can go at your own pace - there is no time limit.
- Tours are designed to maximize your Big Bus Experience. Each tour will lead you to another Big Bus Stop.
- If you have further questions about the Vox walking tours, please contact us or speak to a Big Bus Tours Chicago uniformed staff member.