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Chicago’s Ragtime & Jazz Eras: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Chicago, USAby VoiceMap Audio Tours

  • 45 min
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Chicago

    Pass by

    The tour takes place in Chicago and sheds light on the city's ragtime and jazz eras.

  2. 2

    Motor Row District

    Pass by

    The tour takes place in Chicago's Motor Row district. The district was built between 1905 and 1936 by a number of notable architects.

  3. 3

    Prairie Avenue Historic District (Prairie District)

    Pass by

    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.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    Pass by

    The tour passes by The Four Deuces. You'll hear about The Four Deuces while you walk.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End 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.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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