Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 45 min–1h
- Price from
- $7 / person
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
See Chicago through the eyes of Al Capone and the Everleigh Sisters at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Walk in the footsteps of the gangsters, bootleggers, hoodlums, gunmen, and crooked cops and politicians who made up what was known as the “Chicago Outfit” • Hear from producer Richard Junger, an urban historian, professor and author passionate about Chicago • Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour takes place in Chicago and sheds light on the city's ragtime and jazz eras.
The tour takes place in Chicago's Motor Row district. The district was built between 1905 and 1936 by a number of notable architects.
The tour takes place in Chicago's Prairie district. It was the site of the Battle of Fort Dearborn and became the city's most fashionable residential district after the Great Chicago Fire.
The tour passes by The Four Deuces. You'll hear about The Four Deuces while you walk.
Highlights
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drinks
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 45 min–1h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $7 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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