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Chicago Black History Audio Tour

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  • Chicago
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk downtown Chicago’s Black history at your own pace, from DuSable’s legacy to the site of Obama’s historic 2008 speech.

About this tour

Explore Chicago’s Black history on a self-guided audio journey through downtown, where stories of resilience, achievement, and activism shaped the city and the nation. Chicago Black History Audio Tour begins at Pioneer Court Plaza, near the site of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable’s mansion by the Chicago River. Learn about DuSable, a Black pioneer who established the city’s first trading post in the 1770s, then walk through the Loop to places connected with Underground Railroad history, civil rights struggles, and entrepreneur John Jones, whose business became a platform for activism. The route concludes in Grant Park, where Barack Obama delivered his historic presidential acceptance speech in 2008, a moment rooted in generations of struggle. Follow the GPS-guided route at your own pace, with offline access to audio, maps, and geodata through the mobile app. Bring your own smartphone and headphones, and install the app before you arrive. Discover the people and places behind Chicago’s story with this Chicago Black History Audio Tour.

Highlights

  • Trace stories of Black resilience, excellence, and activism
  • Explore downtown sites tied to Chicago’s Black history
  • Follow the footsteps of city founder Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
  • End at Grant Park, where Barack Obama gave his 2008 acceptance speech

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the English tour before and after your booking date
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
  • Android and iOS app
  • Directions to the starting point

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Install the mobile app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Start at Pioneer Court Plaza; detailed directions are available in the app
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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