Chicago's Millennium Park Walking Tour
$9.99
Chicago's Millennium Park Walking Tour
Wondering about the best Millennium Park attractions before you visit?
This self-guided walking tour takes you past The Bean, dancing fountains, and hidden gardens, all with the stories behind them playing automatically as you walk.
Along the way you'll discover:
- Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square
- Cloud Gate, better known as "The Bean"
- Crown Fountain
- Nichols Bridgeway and the Art Institute of Chicago
- Lurie Garden
- Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
- Maggie Daley Park
- Queen's Landing
$9.99
What will you see? Here are the tour highlights
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1
Cloud Gate ("The Bean")
Anish Kapoor's giant mirrored sculpture, made from 168 stainless steel plates and weighing about 110 tons.
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Crown Fountain
Jaume Plensa's playful fountain featuring the faces of over a thousand real Chicagoans.
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3
Lurie Garden
A living garden of more than 240 perennial species, honoring Chicago's motto "City in a Garden."
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4
Nichols Bridgeway
A sweeping footbridge by architect Renzo Piano, connecting the park to the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
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5
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
A grand Art Deco fountain inspired by Versailles, shooting water 150 feet into the air.
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6
Maggie Daley Park
Named for Chicago's beloved First Lady, a joyful park built for kids to play, learn, and grow.
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Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square
A tribute to the founders who each gave at least a million dollars to help build the park.
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8
Queen's Landing
The lakefront spot where Queen Elizabeth II stepped ashore in Chicago in 1959.
FAQ's
Do I need internet or data?
No. Download the tour once in the app and it works completely offline.
Can multiple people use one tour?
Yes. Everyone in your group can listen on their own phone.
Can I start the tour anywhere?
Yes. Start at any stop along the route and go at your own pace.
How long does the tour take?
Most visitors complete the tour in about 1-1.5 hours, depending on pace and how long they linger at each stop.
Is this tour offered in multiple languages?
This tour is currently available in English.
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