• Folly Theater - The Folly Theater is one of Kansas City’s historic theaters that still stands today, unlike the Newman and Gayety.

NOTE: This 1.7-mile tour highlights Kansas City’s key attractions in 1-1.5 hours.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Jackson County Courthouse - Built in 1934, the Jackson County Courthouse shares architectural similarities with City Hall, as both were designed by the same firm.

• Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton - In the early 1900s, the Glennon Hotel occupied this corner, featuring a small haberdashery, a term for a men’s clothing store. The haberdashery was famously owned by Harry Truman!

• Barney Allis Plaza - When Allis expanded his hotel by taking over the Gayety, Kansas City lost a top jazz club, a significant cultural loss for the city’s jazz-loving residents.

• Folly Theater - In the early 1900s, Kansas City residents could visit all three theaters on 12th Street: the Newman for movies, the Gayety for jazz, and the Folly for dramatic productions. Notable performers at the Folly included Shirley Booth, Humphrey Bogart, and the Marx Brothers.

• Mark Twain Statue - This statue honors Missouri’s renowned writer, Mark Twain, who grew up in Hannibal, Missouri. Despite his family’s modest means, Twain fondly remembered his childhood.

• Majestic - Established in 1911 by James Fitzpatrick, the bar provided a quality drinking spot in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Fitzpatrick’s key business partner was Tom Pendergast.

• Garment District - In the 1930s, Kansas City’s Garment District was the second largest in the country, bustling with workers producing a quarter of the nation’s clothing. Impressive!

• 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City - The Savoy, one of the city’s finest steakhouses in the early 1900s, was a favorite lunch spot for Harry Truman, who owned a haberdashery at the Glennon Hotel. He often dined in Booth No. 4, enjoying a well-done steak with light vegetables.

• New England Building - The New England Building, a beautiful brownstone apartment, was once the tallest building in Kansas City. How times have changed!

• New York Life Building - Completed in 1890, the New York Life Building was Kansas City’s first skyscraper. For more on its construction, click Learn More.

• Muse of The Missouri Fountain - Commissioned by banker James Kemper in 1962 to honor his son who died in WWII, this statue depicts a Greek Muse with a fishing net and doubles as a fountain.

• Commerce Trust Building - As you admire Kansas City’s second-oldest skyscraper, learn about “Bloody Bill” Anderson, a notorious Confederate bushwhacker in Missouri history.

• Ilus W. Davis Park - Mayor Davis, elected in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, faced significant challenges, notably following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 9th, 1968.

• 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.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Foods And Drinks

Explore the vibrant culture of Kansas City with this self-guided walking tour! Known for more than just delicious barbecue and Taylor Swift’s beloved, the city is teeming with classic architecture, intriguing personalities, and a wealth of history. Marvel at the towering courthouse while uncovering tales of a racketeer connected to a US president. Delve into the unbelievable story of the firefighting Olympics. Wander through the Garment District to see the remnants of its industrial heyday. And there’s so much more to discover! Experience the heart of America like never before.

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 a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• 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
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.

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