2024 Illinois Tours, Excursions & Attractions

ILLINOIS TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

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ACTIVITIES, TOURS & FUN THINGS TO DO IN ILLINOIS

Chicago: Classic Food Walking Tour with Bike or Kayak Rental – Chicago, Illinois

Discover Chicago’s famous classic foods like pizza, hot dogs, and brownies on a guided food tour. Visit city highlights like Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk, and enjoy a bike or kayak rental.

Chicago Crimes Night Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago's criminal history on this 2-hour night time tour. Discover the history of Chicago’s most famous criminals, gangsters and mobsters, such as the famous Al Capone and John Dillinger.

Chicago: Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago's picturesque Lakefront in a whole new way – on a Segway. Chicago's gorgeous lakefront, parks, and skyline are yours to roll through for a fun-filled tour.

Chicago: Ghosts & Hauntings of the Windy City Walking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Mingle with Northside Chicago's ghostly mobsters and serial killers on this thrilling haunted walking tour by US Ghost Adventures.

Chicago: Ultimate City Attractions Bike Tour – Chicago, Illinois

See world's most beautiful skyline and Chicago's lovely lakefront on a guided cycle through the green spaces and monuments of Millennium and Grant Parks, Museum Campus and Northerly Island. See why they say Chicago is "cooler by the lake."

Chicago: Seadog Speedboat Fireworks Cruise on Lake Michigan – Chicago, Illinois

Watch the fireworks dance over Chicago's skyline on this popular 60-minute speedboat tour. Enjoy panoramic views of a magnificent fireworks display from the waters of Lake Michigan. Perfect for a romantic evening or a memorable night out with friends.

Chicago: Downtown Donut Tour with Tastings – Chicago, Illinois

Take a trip with Chicago's only donut tour. Making 4 stops at some of the city's best donut shops, you'll sample all the best donuts Chicago has to offer. Enjoy samples at each location and learn about the history of donuts in the windy city.

Chicago: Private Helicopter Tour of Chicago Skyline – Chicago, Illinois

Join this daytime helicopter tour over Chicago and enjoy views of the city's famed architecture. Choose between 10 and 20-minute flight options and gaze at sights like Willis Tower and Wrigley Field.

Chicago: 75-Minute Architecture Cruise by Speedboat – Chicago, Illinois

Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline with an exciting speedboat tour departing from Navy Pier. View Chicago's unique architecture and famous landmarks from the water as you listen to the live narration.

Chicago: Private custom tour with a local guide – Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago alongside a local guide! Let him show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat during this private walking tour.

The Chicago Theatre: Tour Experience with Licensed Guide – Chicago, Illinois

Go behind the scenes of Chicago's most-photographed venue. Admire up-close the grandiose architecture and walk the footsteps of its famous performers.

Chicago: Ultimate Food Walking Tour with Tastings – Chicago, Illinois

Join the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago with a food and tasting walking tour. Explore from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs and get the insider's take on the city’s culinary history.

Chicago: Bikes, Bites, and Brews Biking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Sample Chicago’s four favorite food groups – pizza, hot dogs, brownies, and beer – on this city bike tour. Tour Chicago's famous neighborhoods and top attractions, day and night tour routes.

Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus – Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour or sunset tour. See Chicago's landmarks including Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and Magnificent Mile from an open-top double-decker bus.

Chicago: Underground Pedway & Downtown Secrets Walking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Explore downtown Chicago through its underground passageways, known as "The Pedway," accessing beautiful interiors from both above ground and below, with secrets along the way, on a walking tour.

Chicago: Treasures of the Golden Age Walking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Discover many of Chicago's architectural landmark buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. This tour through Chicago's famous Loop includes the dazzling interiors of Marshall Field’s, the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago: Museum of Science and Industry Ticket – Chicago, Illinois

Explore the largest science center in the Western hemisphere with this ticket to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Bring science, technology, and engineering to life through exhibits.

Chicago: Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise – Chicago, Illinois

Enjoy views of Chicago's riverfront architecture as you cruise along the Chicago River. Admire the scenery from the ship's glass-enclosed dining area. Choose between a lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket – Chicago, Illinois

Soar to heights of nearly 200 feet over Navy Pier, with unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Choose between pre-purchasing a Regular or a Fastpass Express ticket to experience this iconic part of the Chicago skyline.

Chicago: 45-Minute Family-Friendly Architecture River Cruise – Chicago, Illinois

Cruise down the Chicago River and see the city’s most spectacular landmarks on a boat cruise with live, family-friendly commentary and a full-service bar on board.

Chicago: Lakefront Neighborhoods Bike Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Join this guided bike tour of Chicago neighborhoods, parks, and beaches. Pass by the opulent lakeside neighborhoods, Old Town historic district, and North Avenue Beach.

Chicago: Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus – Chicago, Illinois

Experience an exciting beer tour through the hippest breweries in Chicago on a barrel-shaped bus. Enjoy craft beers and a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of one of the best nano-brewery in the city.

Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Climb aboard a unique 90-minute architecture riverboat tour of the famous Chicago River. Pass by over 50 significant Chicago buildings learning about their architecture and history via a live docent.

Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious gangster-ridden neighborhoods in Downtown Chicago.

Chicago River: Guided Sunset Cocktail & Architecture Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Climb aboard a 90 passenger historic riverboat & sip cocktails while cruising the Chicago River! Relax and learn about the history & architecture of the city via live narration with a drink in hand.

Chicago: Architecture River Cruise Skip-the-Ticket Line – Chicago, Illinois

Cruise along the Chicago River on a boat tour and discover hidden architectural gems among the city’s renowned landmarks, with live narration.

Chicago: Prohibition Speakeasies Bus Tour or Walking Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Learn about the stories of gangsters, politicians, and more in the spaces where it happened on a bus or walking tour. Visit the speakeasies that made the famous, infamous.

Chicago: Food, History and Architecture Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Discover the architecture and food scene of Chicago on a guided day tour. Learn more about the city's history and vibrant food scene as you discover various bustling neighborhoods and historic areas.

Chicago: Mob and Crime Bus Tour – Chicago, Illinois

Experience the dark side of the Windy City on a Crime and Mob Bus Tour that introduces you to Chicago’s history of crime. Escape into the city's underworld and learn about characters like Al Capone and John Dillinger.

Chicago: 1.5-Hour Romantic Sunset Cruise – Chicago, Illinois

Watch the sun slowly set behind the city from the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan on this serene and romantic cruise. Toast the end of the day with a glass of wine, ice-cold beer or hand-crafted cocktail.

Chicago: Lake Michigan Buffet Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise – Chicago, Illinois

Dine aboard the Spirit of Chicago and enjoy an extensive buffet meal while cruising down the lakefront. Dance to the onboard DJ or play exciting games like giant Jenga and shuffleboard.

Chicago: Fireworks Cruise with Lake or River Viewing Options – Chicago, Illinois

Get up-close and personal to the epic Navy Pier fireworks display every Wednesday & Saturday during the Summer. Choose between viewing from either the Chicago River or Lake Michigan.

Chicago: Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise – Chicago, Illinois

See the sights of Chicago from Lake Michigan on this sightseeing lake cruise. Admire stunning views of the Chicago skyline and see many of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Chicago: 360 Chicago Observation Deck General Admission – Chicago, Illinois

Skip the ticket purchase desk to enjoy the best panoramic views of Chicago, 94 stories above the Windy City. Enjoy stunning lake views and close-up vistas of Chicago’s amazing skyscrapers.

Chicago: CityPASS® with Tickets to 5 Top Attractions – Chicago, Illinois

Get a Chicago CityPASS® and experience 5 must-see attractions, handpicked and packaged together at a 48% savings. Your ticket is valid for 9 consecutive days including the first day of use.

Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket – Chicago, Illinois

Treat yourself to an exhilarating view over the whole of Chicago from the top of the Willis Tower. Ride 103 floors to the Skydeck and step out onto The Ledge, a glass-paneled box with vertical views to the ground below.