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We compared all 154 experiences in Illinois so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Chicago River Architecture Cruise: 40+ buildings from the water
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Chicago River Architecture Cruise: 40+ buildings from the waterArchitecture cruise on the Chicago River. See the John Hancock Center, Willis Tower, Wrigley Building and 37 more landmarks. Pet-friendly, full bar.
17,211 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h–1h 15m
start times · Every day
24
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Chicago River: 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
Chicago River: 90-Minute Architecture Boat TourChicago River architecture tour covers 130+ years of design on a 90-minute narrated boat ride. Indoor & outdoor seating, professional guide, all three river branches.
11,316 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
22
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Chicago: Architecture River Cruise & First Lady Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
Chicago: Architecture River Cruise & First Lady Boat Tour90-minute guided river cruise past Willis Tower, Marina City & Merchandise Mart with expert docents. Includes live commentary, climate-controlled cabin, restroom on board.
7,641 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 57per person
Chicago River: 45-Minute Architecture Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
Chicago River: 45-Minute Architecture Boat TourGlide past Marina City, Wrigley Building, and Merchandise Mart on a 45-minute Chicago River cruise with a local guide. Includes restroom and climate-controlled lounge.
3,778 reviews
4.65★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Chicago Crime Mob Bus Tour: Al Capone, Massacre
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Crime Mob Bus Tour: Al Capone, MassacreTour Chicago's crime history on a climate-controlled bus with a live guide: walk crime scenes including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site.
3,638 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Chicago Skyline Boat Tour: River & Lake Michigan views
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Skyline Boat Tour: River & Lake Michigan viewsChicago Lake and River Architecture Tour with professional guide, climate-controlled seating and taxes included. Covers 200+ years of architecture.
2,492 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Chicago Food Tour: 5 Classics with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Food Tour: 5 Classics with Local GuideWalk downtown Chicago tasting deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, hot dogs, Garrett's popcorn and an original brownie.
2,404 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Chicago River: 90-Minute Architecture Cruise & Three Branches
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Travelers' pick
Chicago River: 90-Minute Architecture Cruise & Three Branches90-minute guided boat tour of Chicago River covering all three branches. Narration on Wrigley Building, Willis Tower, Merchandise Mart. Enclosed cabin with bar.
1,992 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Fri–Sun
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
Chicago Loop: Architecture Interiors Tour & Art Deco
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Chicago Loop: Architecture Interiors Tour & Art DecoChicago's original interiors-focused architecture tour. Art Deco spaces, stained glass mosaics, Board of Trade Building & Cultural Center. Local guide, 2+ hours.
1,887 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Chicago: Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise from Downtown
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Travelers' pick
Chicago: Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise from DowntownDepart near Michigan Avenue Bridge on Wendella's boat, cruise the Chicago River and Lake Michigan at sunset. Climate-controlled lounge, expert guide, restroom. 1.5–2 hours.
1,735 reviews
4.52★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Chicago Donut Tour: 8 Tastings in 2 Hours
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Chicago Donut Tour: 8 Tastings in 2 HoursTwo-hour walking tour through downtown Chicago with tastings at four donut shops including Doughnut Vault and Do-Rite Donuts.
1,560 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Chicago Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture
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Chicago Walking Tour: Food, History & ArchitectureWalk 4.5 hours through Chicago's Loop, Millennium Park and Magnificent Mile with a local guide, tasting deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef along the way.
1,464 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 101per person
Chicago: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket & Ghost Hunting App
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Chicago: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket & Ghost Hunting AppSix thousand square feet of torture devices, wax scenes, and execution history. Audio guide included, plus ghost hunting app access. All fees covered.
1,081 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich
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Likely to sell out
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef SandwichTaste 6 Chicago classics: deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwich, gourmet popcorn and a secret dish.
1,054 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Chicago Skyline Boat Tour: 30–45 minute Lake Michigan cruise
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Skyline Boat Tour: 30–45 minute Lake Michigan cruiseLake Michigan skyline cruise from downtown Chicago with narration, onboard bar, and views of Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, Navy Pier.
956 reviews
4.44★
Duration
30m–45m
start times · Every day
13
Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Chicago Chinatown Food Tour: 5 tastings with local guide
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Chinatown Food Tour: 5 tastings with local guideWalk Chicago's Chinatown with a local guide, tasting dumplings at Phoenix Restaurant, hand-pulled noodles at Yummy Yummy, cumin lamb flatbread at Xi'an.
851 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Chicago: Flyover at Navy Pier 30-Min Flight Simulation
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Best value
Chicago: Flyover at Navy Pier 30-Min Flight Simulation30-minute immersive flight over Chicago's skyline at Navy Pier. Drone footage, live scents and sound design. Admission and audio guide included.
783 reviews
4.69★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
35
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Chicago Bike & Food Tour: Deep-Dish, Hot Dogs & Lakefront
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Bike & Food Tour: Deep-Dish, Hot Dogs & LakefrontBike 13 miles through Chicago with a local guide, stopping for deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef and dessert while passing Wrigley.
773 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour: Solve a Crime Walking
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★Top rated
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour: Solve a Crime WalkingSolve a murder mystery while walking Chicago's streets and learning real Prohibition history and true crime legends from a live guide over 2 hours.
759 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day except Wednesday
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Chicago City Cruise Tour: Minibus, river boat & skyline stops
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Chicago City Cruise Tour: Minibus, river boat & skyline stopsSmall-group Chicago tour with expert guide in minibus, three photo stops and optional 75-minute Architecture River Cruise.
747 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
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