Private Tour
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Mobile ticket
Discover Kansas City's rich culture with this self-guided walking tour! This city isn’t just home to good barbecue and Taylor Swift’s sweetheart—it’s actually bursting with classic architecture, colorful characters, and more history than you can shake a stick at. Check out the soaring courthouse as you learn about a racketeer in league with a US president. Discover the stranger-than-fiction story of the firefighting Olympics. Explore the remnants of industrial glory in the Garment District. And so much more! Experience America’s heartland like never before.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
Bought for more than one traveler? No worries — you can unlock the tour on each phone with the same password.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Folly Theater
This is the Folly Theater, another of Kansas City’s historic theaters. But unlike the Newman and Gayety, this one is still standing! NOTE: The tour is over 1.7 miles long, with more than 33 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
In the early 1900s, the Glennon Hotel sat on this same corner. Inside the Glennon, you could shop at a small haberdashery. You might be asking, “Wait, what’s a haberdashery?” Basically, it’s a fancy word for a men’s clothing store. But today, we remember the Glennon Hotel haberdashery for its famous owner… Harry Truman!
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AnnM433,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Upload tonthe app amd start walking. Some of the info needs to be updated as there is a lot of construction. But audio was great and trip was fun.
Billie T,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very easy to follow and pleasantly informative. Liked that you could go at your own pace. Will book again for other cities.

Page11320,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Interesting tour, lots of history but not much about present day. Difficult to access, navigate and return to. Liked that I could access it later for more depth.
Curiosity48875527762,Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Informative and easy to follow, with interesting insights of the city's landmarks and history. A pleasant way to spend a day learning about and experiencing the city.
lizziesmith88,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour has cool stories and fact on KC's history and architecture. Learnt a lot about the cities iconic spots and lesser known gems. Easy to use and follow. Overall a great way to see downtown Kansas.
Adventure32852001475,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was really great. We learned a lot about the city's history and its historic landmarks. Great to explore at your own pace and engaging. A must do for anyone visiting Kansas City.
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