• Navy Pier - A Smooth & Adaptable Beginning: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Please note: This is entirely self-guided; no one will be there to meet you. You can start anytime, day or night. For the optimal route, we recommend beginning at Navy Pier, but you have the flexibility to start or finish anywhere.

Interactive Discovery: Embark on a 5km walk (approximately 73 minutes of walking time). Use your creativity and keen observation to solve riddles at stops like the renowned Millennium Park or the expansive Field Museum to reveal your next destination. The entire activity typically lasts around 3.5 hours, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Style: Personalize your journey by altering the order of locations or skipping stops to suit your schedule. Take a break to savor a deep-dish pizza, capture photos at the Buckingham Memorial Fountain, or enjoy the scenic lakefront views at Queen’s Landing, and continue exactly where you paused. There is no time limit—your access is valid for a whole year.

Stories & Insights: Discover legends and history through text or audio guides at sites like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Adler Planetarium. Includes curated recommendations for local restaurants and shops. Available in three languages: EN, DE, ES. Please note: internet access is required.

• World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
• Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
• Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
• 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
• Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at the starting location.

• Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
• Entrance fees

Discover Chicago in the most exciting way with a Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Engage in play, learning, and walking at your own pace with this fully self-directed activity. Begin anytime, day or night, without the need for guides or fixed schedules. Take a break for a photo at Maggie Daley Park or a visit to the Shedd Aquarium, and continue whenever you wish—even the following day. This exceptional team-building experience is ideal for couples, families, and groups.

The “Complete City” Package - All you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and uncover over 10 major attractions, along with hidden gems revealed along the journey.

Audio & Text: Enjoy our audio guide or read about the history and legends of each location.

Insider Tips: Get exclusive recommendations for local restaurants and shops.

Places you will visit: Navy Pier, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge, Maggie Daley Park, Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Queen’s Landing, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.

• Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
• Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
• Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
• Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
• Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.