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Discover Springfield: Your Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour You Can Book from Hillsboro, Illinois
Discover Abraham Lincoln as you’ve never seen him before with this self-guided walking tour of historic Springfield, where you’ll stroll through the 16th president’s old neighborhood, stand outside the home where he lived before heading to the White House, and visit his old law office; along the way your audio guide reveals the man behind the myth and leads you on a picturesque, history-rich route. After booking, check your email or text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data, enter the password, download the tour for offline use, then follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once and use for one year-ideal for extended stays or return visits over the next 12 months-note that this is not an entrance ticket, so be sure to check opening hours before your visit.
About this activity in Hillsboro
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Discover Abraham Lincoln’s Springfield with a self-guided audio walking tour that brings the 16th president’s neighborhood, home and law office to life.
- Follow location-triggered, narrated stories that reveal the real man behind the legend while you stroll at your own pace through historic streets.
- Download once and use for a full year-perfect if you plan repeat visits to Springfield or want to split the tour across multiple days.
- Enjoy offline maps and hands-free playback so you can focus on the scenery and photo stops without needing constant cellular service.
Important Information
- This is a self-guided audio tour delivered through Action’s separate tour app; you’ll receive setup instructions and a password by email/text after booking.
- You must download the tour in a strong Wi‑Fi or cellular connection before heading out; the audio and maps then work offline during your visit to Springfield.
- The ticket does not include attraction entry or timed reservations-check opening hours of historic sites before you arrive and buy admission separately if needed.
- For best results use headphones and a compatible device (iOS 15+/Android 9+); one purchase grants access for the number of devices registered with your password.
Meeting Point
Start at the designated tour starting point in historic Springfield shown in the app. This is a self-guided experience-no guide will meet you. Open the Action audio tour app once you’re on site, launch the tour version that matches your chosen starting point and direction, then enter the first story point to begin; the audio will play automatically and guide you to each next stop.
Includes
- Download Action’s tour guide app to your phone for an easy-to-use audio tour experience in Hillsboro, Illinois.
- Enjoy engaging storytelling that uncovers unique tales and thrilling history to make your visit to the area memorable.
- Listen to a perfect narrator - highly rated voice narration brings sites to life, backed by many rave reviews.
- Use offline maps so you can navigate the route without cellular or Wi‑Fi while exploring the destination.
- Follow a comprehensive route with clearly marked stops so you see it all and leave no stone unturned.
- Go at your own pace: start anytime, pause anywhere, and take breaks for snacks and photos as you explore.
- Dive deeper into topics you enjoy with extra stories and bonus content available in the app.
- Enjoy hands-free exploration: audio stories play automatically based on your location for seamless touring.
Excludes
- This booking does not include attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby to help you reach the tour start in Hillsboro and around the region.
- The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for many travelers.
- How to access: after booking, you’ll receive an email and text with setup instructions and a password - search 'audio tour' in your messages.
- Setup steps: download Action’s separate tour app, enter the password sent by email and text, and be sure to download the tour while on strong Wi‑Fi or cellular; once downloaded, it works offline.
- How to start touring: open Action’s audio tour guide app once you’re onsite; if one tour exists launch it, or if multiple versions are listed choose the one matching your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point - this is a self-guided experience and no one will meet you; the first story will begin automatically when you reach its point.
- Follow the audio cues to the next story and enjoy hands-free exploring; if you face audio issues, contact support.
- You can use the tour anytime, on any day, and over multiple days - start, pause, and resume whenever you like and explore side excursions at your own pace.
- Savings tip: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones to save on walking tour costs.
- Buy once, use for one year - the tour is ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones or earbuds for your walking tour in the area.
- Device recommendations: use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity for reliable navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked - enter the same password on each device.
Customer Reviews
8/10
Based on 3 Reviews
Summary:
Great narration and easy to use! We’ve used other tours from the same app, and those worked well, too.
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Summary:
Walking in places that our President lived!
Amazing feeling.
The app guidance was very good . So many interesting stories!
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Summary:
Good insightful information and stories. App is easy to use, provided you explore it beforehand. Would recommend this tour to anyone exploring Springfield.
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You’ll experience historic Springfield through a self-guided walking tour that brings Abraham Lincoln’s neighborhood, pre-White House home, and old law office to life with audio storytelling. The tour focuses on the man behind the myth, letting you stroll at your own pace and enjoy immersive narration ideal for Tours & Sightseeing and Art & Culture travelers.
Yes. You must download the tour while connected to WiFi or mobile data, then the audio guide and offline maps will work without cellular signal, so you can explore historic Springfield confidently even without connectivity.
No. This product is an audio-guided walking tour only and does not include attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations. Check opening hours for any sites you plan to enter before you visit.
After booking, download Action’s separate Audio Tour Guide App using the password sent to your email or text. Go to the designated starting point, open the app onsite, enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically. Follow the audio cues and route to each next stop for a hands-free experience.
Absolutely. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, Family & Kids groups, romantic couples, and Group-Friendly bookings. You can start, pause, and resume anytime, and the purchase is valid for one year so you can return to Springfield multiple times during that period.
For best navigation and audio, use an iPhone with iOS 15+, an Android device running version 9+, or a GPS-capable tablet. Bring headphones or earbuds for clear narration, and remember the password you received can be entered on each traveler’s device as needed.
