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Walk The Mile Square: Indianapolis | self-guided, mobile tour

1 hour–2 hoursIndianapolis
  • Private and Luxury
  • Historical Tours
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Audio Guides
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Seasonal
  • Agent Low Quality Product

Ditch the generic bus tours and rigid schedules. Go your own way! 'Walk the Mile' is a premium, app-based audio-visual guide that puts a museum-like experience right in your pocket. Created by a local, 6th-generation Indianapolis native, this self-guided, ground-level tour takes you through the heart of downtown Indianapolis. As you walk, stroll or bike, the Meeandr app automatically triggers rich audio, archival, high-def photos, videos, and local stories exactly when you stand in front of each landmark. What you'll see along the mile: Towering Monuments ... and the stories behind them. Amazing, local architecture. Niche local legends that generic travel apps miss entirely. How it works: after booking, you'll receive an instant voucher with instructions. Use the app offline or online—perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a flexible, interactive way to experience the Circle City!

What's included

  • Each tour is GPS-guided, plays automatically
  • Interactive audio-visual storytelling from a local creator
  • Go anytime, 24/7/365

What's not included

  • Ticket(s) for shows (paid on site)
  • A human tour guide will NOT be present
  • Food and Drinks

Itinerary

  • Dedicated in 1902, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands 284 feet tall...
  • Indy's Art Deco centerpiece
  • Opened in 1916 as the first "deluxe" movie palace in Indianapolis...
  • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a 12,000-square-foot glass-and-steel "jewel box" ...
  • The Indiana Repertory Theatre, founded in 1971, is a premier professional regional theatre housed in the historic 1927 Indiana Theater building.
  • Completed in 1888 using native Indiana limestone, the Indiana Statehouse is...
  • Opened in 1972 and expanded five times, the Indiana Convention Center...
  • Union Station in Indianapolis was established in 1853 as the world’s first unified rail hub.
  • Georgia Street is a three-block, pedestrian-oriented promenade in downtown Indianapolis...
  • "The Fieldhouse" is Indy's tribute to basketball.
  • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a world-class, 10-mile urban bike and pedestrian path that connects the city’s seven vibrant cultural districts.
  • The Indiana War Memorial is a neoclassical masterpiece modeled after the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus...

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

This self-guided walking tour starts at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis, walking around the Mile Square at 12 different stops.

Cancellation

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

Languages

  • English audio
  • English written
  • Spanish audio
  • Spanish written