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A large stone building with a red dome and columns. 1
A rustic log cabin with a wooden fence and a tree in the foreground. 2
A historic building with a red dome and columns, surrounded by modern buildings. 3
A modern building with a curved glass facade, an American flag, and a sign reading "Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library". 4
A large brick building with a clock tower and a red roof. 5

Springfield Self-Guided Walking Tour

By Action Tour Guide
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Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Get to know Lincoln the man, not Lincoln the myth
  • Tour beautifully preserved historic neighborhoods
  • Visit the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices where Lincoln practice
  • Relive the Election of 1860 and its aftermath
  • See the home where a young Lincoln once lived

Activity location

  • Springfield
    • Sangamon County
    • Springfield, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701
    • Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center 426 S 7th St
    • 62701, Springfield, IL , United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
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    Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
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    Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
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    Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
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    Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
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    Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
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    Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission tickets to Springfield
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.

Know before you book

  • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
  • This is a self-guided walking tour. Please purchase one tour per person for the best experience. Couples may share a device using headphones, so be sure to bring your own headphones or earbuds for comfortable listening along the way.
  • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
  • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
  • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualize historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
  • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

This is not an entrance ticket to Springfield. Check opening hours before your visit.

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, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Points of Interest along the Springfield :

  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • Dean House
  • Early life of Abraham Lincoln
  • First Presbyterian Church
  • Lincoln's Law Career
  • Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
  • Old State Capitol State Historic Site
  • Union Square Park
  • Lincoln Statue
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  • Civil War Onset
  • The Emancipation Proclamation
  • The Assassination of Lincoln

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Springfield
    • Sangamon County
    • Springfield, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701
    • Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center 426 S 7th St
    • 62701, Springfield, IL , United States of America