What to explore in Chicago
The Loop
The birthplace of modern architecture.
Pilsen
Mexican murals and the city’s creative heart.
Hyde Park
University intellect and lakefront grandeur.
A taste of what you'll hear
“Stand on the Riverwalk and hear how engineers reversed an entire river — and why they had to.”
Landmarks & stories near you
Great in Chicago for
Why Avsha, not another tour app
Works anywhere
Not a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops — Avsha generates a story for any spot in Chicago, on arrival.
Written for you
Pick your interests, travel mode, pace and narrator. The foodie and the history buff hear different tours on the same block.
Never repeats
Come back tomorrow and hear something new. It's a personal radio station for Chicago, not a single file everyone gets.
Coming from another audio tour app? See how Avsha compares with Autio — or browse all comparisons.
Frequently asked questions about audio tours of Chicago
Is there a self-guided audio tour of Chicago?
Yes. Avsha generates a personalized, self-guided audio tour of Chicago on the fly — press play and it narrates a story about wherever you're standing, from Cloud Gate (The Bean), Willis Tower, Navy Pier to a quiet corner of The Loop. No fixed route, no guide, and it works on any street, not just the famous ones.
What's the best free audio tour app for Chicago?
Avsha is free to start (3 stories, no signup) and built for Chicago: it tailors each story to your interests, travel mode and language (60+ supported), and never repeats. Unlike a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops, it can tell the story of any spot in the city.
Can I use it offline while walking around Chicago?
Yes — with Trip Packs you download stories over WiFi before you go and listen anywhere in Chicago, even in airplane mode or with no signal.
Do I need to book a tour or follow a set path in Chicago?
No. Avsha isn't a scheduled walking tour — just open it wherever you are in Chicago and press play. Wander The Loop, double back, or stand in front of the Cloud Gate (The Bean) and it adapts to you in real time.
How much does an audio tour of Chicago cost?
It's free to try. After your first few stories you can top up with an affordable credit pack or go Pro for unlimited exploring — far less than a guided Chicago walking tour, and yours to use anywhere in the world.
Nearby cities
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