Springfield Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour in Illinois booking from $14.99

Springfield Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Overview

See Abraham Lincoln as you’ve never seen him before with this self-guided walking tour of historic Springfield. Stroll through the 16th president’s old neighborhood, see the home where he lived before heading to the White House, and stop by his old law office! As you explore these historic sites, your audio guide will reveal the man behind the myth. So get your top hat ready and embark on a picturesque stroll worthy of the history books!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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City: Illinois

Fri 04 Apr

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

First Presbyterian Church

Notice the red brick church across the street on our left? That’s the First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Lincoln Family Church. The Lincolns first came here in 1850 after the death of their three-year-old son Edward. It was a devastating loss for both of them. They came to church to find solace and meaning.

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Pause here and look at the three-story brick building on our left. This is where Lincoln worked in the mid-1800s. Clients would come to the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. Imagine you’re one of them! You’re here because of a dispute between you and your neighbor over some chickens. They’ve been wandering off, destroying your vegetable and flower gardens. You seek counsel from either Abraham Lincoln or his partner William H. Herndon. These were their law offices.

Union Square Park

The papers Lincoln is holding here are his second inaugural address, delivered in March of 1865. The Civil War was nearing its end. Slavery in the United States would soon be abolished. And a month later Lincoln would be shot dead. We’ll hear more about all of these things soon. For now, here is perhaps the most famous excerpt from Lincoln’s speech:

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Pause here. On our left stands the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This massive library is 50 percent larger than any other devoted to a US president. Inside are presidential documents, early drafts of speeches, and more, though the most valuable artifacts are available only for research purposes. The museum also features life-size dioramas portraying Lincoln’s life.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (4)

DbqLarsons

Aug 2024

We expected a lot more from this audio tour given the price. There was some interesting content, and the tour takes you over a mile to cover, but it was not worth the price in our opinion. Plus the app would stop and then randomly start again.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Steve, Thanks for your feedback. Our product is valid for a year so that you can revisit and explore the content at your own pace. Our self-guided app works best when following the provided route, and it sounds like the tour might not have been fully completed, as such issues are rare. If you decide to give it another try, we hope you'll have a smoother experience.

Daria_B

Jul 2024

Walking in places that our President lived! Amazing feeling. The app guidance was very good . So many interesting stories!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Daria, I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Springfield Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour! Walking in the footsteps of our President is indeed an amazing feeling. If you’re up for more self-guided adventures with interesting stories, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. Enjoy exploring!

Kay_W

Jul 2024

Did not function well. Took long time to get to run. Would either start early or too late. No additional info

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Kay, it sounds like an issue with the app's location permissions—it needs location to know where you are, what you’re seeing, and what to play. The permissions are requested when downloading. I can help you re-set up if you’re still onsite. If you’ve left, I’d happily exchange the tour for any other! I think you’ll enjoy the experience once it is set up correctly.

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