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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: Architecture & True Crime Walking Tour Halloween
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Most booked
Chicago: Architecture & True Crime Walking Tour HalloweenFollow a local guide through Chicago’s iconic Palmer House and hidden corners, hear true crime stories, see unique architecture, and end at Chase Tower. Wheelchair accessible.
736 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m–1h 45m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Chicago Small Group Tours: Museum Campus skyline views
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Small Group Tours: Museum Campus skyline viewsSmall-group minibus tour of Chicago with expert guide, four photo stops at iconic landmarks, and skyline views from Museum Campus. Max 13 passengers.
689 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-Line
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Travelers' pick
Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-LineFeel the quiet before the crowds at Chicago’s Art Institute. Early entry, skip-the-line tickets, and a small group with an art historian guide. Includes all admission fees.
689 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Tuesday
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person
Field Museum Chicago: SUE T. Rex & Egyptian Mummies Tickets
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Best value
Field Museum Chicago: SUE T. Rex & Egyptian Mummies TicketsField Museum admission includes SUE the T. rex, Egyptian mummies, Gem Hall, and Dinosaur Hall. 40 million artifacts, free docent tours, wheelchair accessible. Hours 9am–5pm.
602 reviews
4.58★
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Chicago: Pedway Underground Tour & Loop Architecture
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Chicago: Pedway Underground Tour & Loop ArchitectureChicago's Pedway tunnel system connects 40 downtown blocks. Tour City Hall, Chicago Picasso, Marshall Field's interior, and Chicago Cultural Center with a local guide.
593 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Chicago Night Crimes Tour: St Valentine's Day Massacre & Gangster Sites
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Chicago Night Crimes Tour: St Valentine's Day Massacre & Gangster Sites2–2.5 hour bus tour of Chicago's mob history with stops at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Biograph Theater, and crime scenes. Includes video footage and souvenir pamphlet.
524 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Thu and Fri
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Chicago: Historic Fireboat River & Lake Cruise with Architecture
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Travelers' pick
Chicago: Historic Fireboat River & Lake Cruise with ArchitectureCruise Chicago's river and Lake Michigan aboard a retired 1937 fireboat. Expert narration on fire history and architecture. Onboard bathrooms, all fitness levels welcome.
514 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Sat and Sun
2
Season until 8 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Chicago: Neighborhood Pizza Bus Tour & Historic Pizzerias
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Chicago: Neighborhood Pizza Bus Tour & Historic PizzeriasEat your way through Chicago’s iconic neighborhoods with a local guide, sampling deep dish, tavern-style, and coal-fired pizza. Includes bus transport and four slices.
489 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h 30m
Sat and Sun
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Chicago: Gangster & Ghosts Walking Tour with Speakeasy Bars
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Travelers' pick
Chicago: Gangster & Ghosts Walking Tour with Speakeasy BarsFeel Chicago’s haunted past on a walking tour with real crime stories, Prohibition speakeasy bars, and exclusive access to historic interiors. Includes expert guide.
488 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Chicago: Mob & Ghost Walking Tour in the Loop at Night
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Chicago: Mob & Ghost Walking Tour in the Loop at NightWander Chicago’s shadowy alleys and haunted hotels on a true crime walking tour. Hear mob tales, ghost stories, and explore with a local guide, includes all stops.
474 reviews
4.72★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Burnham & Sullivan Landmarks
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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Burnham & Sullivan LandmarksWalking tour of Chicago's architectural landmarks on Michigan Avenue and State Street. Includes Chicago Cultural Center, Palmer House, Wrigley Building. 2.5 hours.
462 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Escape Room Chicago: 5 Themed Puzzle Games in River North
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Escape Room Chicago: 5 Themed Puzzle Games in River NorthSolve puzzles and crack codes in one of five themed escape rooms near Michigan Avenue. Mission: Mars, Prison Break, The Heist, and more.
445 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
50
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Paint your own street art in Chicago: Spray paint workshop
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Paint your own street art in Chicago: Spray paint workshopLearn spray paint, stencil and graffiti styles from local artists at Studio W.I.P. in Chicago, then take home a canvas you painted yourself in 90 minutes.
439 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Chicago Lakefront Segway Tour: Grant Park & Museum Campus
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Lakefront Segway Tour: Grant Park & Museum Campus2-hour Chicago Segway tour covering 6-8 miles along the lakefront. Includes Buckingham Fountain, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field, guide and helmet. Max 8 people.
397 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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★Top rated
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided TourSkip the entrance line at the Art Institute and spend 2.5 hours with a guide who knows where the masterpieces are: Paris Street Rainy Day, Nighthawks.
364 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride Chicago: 30-Minute Skyline Tour
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Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride Chicago: 30-Minute Skyline TourHigh-speed boat tour departing Navy Pier with unobstructed views of Chicago's skyline and live guide commentary. 30 minutes on the water.
360 reviews
4.11★
Duration
30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Chicago: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories Walking Tour
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Likely to sell out
Chicago: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories Walking TourFollow a costumed guide through Chicago’s haunted bars, hear real ghost stories, and sip drinks in historic pubs. Includes walking tour with local expert.
350 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Fri and Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour: South Loop History
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour: South Loop HistoryWalk Chicago's South Loop with a historian guide through speakeasies, mob sites and haunted landmarks: Palmer House, Chicago Theatre, Congress Hotel.
330 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Chicago Bike Tour: Downtown Landmarks & Lakefront
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Bike Tour: Downtown Landmarks & LakefrontGuided 3-hour Chicago bike tour covering Millennium Park, Grant Park, Museum Campus and the lakefront with bikes and helmets included.
280 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Thursday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Chicago Lakefront Bike Tour: 3-hour neighborhood ride
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Travelers' pick
Chicago Lakefront Bike Tour: 3-hour neighborhood rideBike tour of Chicago's North Side lakefront neighborhoods with guide, bike and helmet included: ride past Gold Coast mansions.
268 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Sat
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
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