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Tours & day trips
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Architecture River Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
9.6 out of 10 with 1514 reviews
9.6/10
1,514 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Flyover in Chicago
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 372 reviews
9.4/10
372 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
8.6 out of 10 with 542 reviews
8.6/10
542 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 263 reviews
10/10
263 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Architecture Centre River Cruise aboard First Lady
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 826 reviews
9.8/10
826 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 186 reviews
9.2/10
186 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
8.6 out of 10 with 741 reviews
8.6/10
741 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 1128 reviews
9/10
1,128 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wendella's 45-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Sip Happens: Chicago Loop Prohibition Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Art Heist: Millennium Park Puzzle Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour and 35 minutes
1h 35m
4.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
4/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chamarel 7 Colours and Waterfalls - Exclusive South West Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.8/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Chicago Chinatown: Dragon Kings Puzzle Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour and 18 minutes
1h 18m
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
7/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Honeymooners Private South Guided Tour Mauritius
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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City centre Chicago City Tour In a Lamborghini[60 Minute Experience]
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.8 out of 10 with 60 reviews
9.8/10
60 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 41 reviews
8/10
41 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 263 reviews
10/10
263 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.4/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
6.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
6.8/10
19 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises Chicago: River Premier Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8/10
4 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Favourites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 816 reviews
9.8/10
816 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Discover the City's Most Delicious Donuts With Us
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 64 reviews
9.6/10
64 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tea Around Town Chicago Tea Bus Experience with City Views
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Vito's Vault Chicago Speakeasy Dinner Theatre
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket
7.8 out of 10 with 84 reviews
7.8/10
84 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 707 reviews
8.8/10
707 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
9.4 out of 10 with 806 reviews
9.4/10
806 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 496 reviews
9.2/10
496 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Skydeck Chicago
Activity duration is 60 days
60d
8.4 out of 10 with 476 reviews
8.4/10
476 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9/10
34 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Art Institute of Chicago
9.2 out of 10 with 186 reviews
9.2/10
186 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
8/10
30 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Colour Factory Chicago Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 40 reviews
9/10
40 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago Perfume Making Classes on Magnificent Mile
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Romantic Chicago Date Night: A Creative Art Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 50 minutes
1h 50m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 235 reviews
9.8/10
235 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Shooting and Spinning DIY Painting Class in Chicago
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Chicago Candle Making Class On Magnificent Mile
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip to Sainte Genevieve Experience
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Bullets & BBQ at Indoor Shooting Range in St. Louis County
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago BYOT Screen Printing Workshop: Make Your Own Art Tee
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Navy Pier
4.5/5(460 reviews)
With a visit to Navy Pier, a favorite shopping spot in Chicago, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Millennium Park
4.5/5(736 reviews)
After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
United Center
4.5/5(96 reviews)
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.
