Explore Things to Do in Illinois
Welcome to Illinois - a state where vibrant city life, scenic landscapes, and rich history come together to offer something for every traveler. Discover the energy of Chicago, with its world-class museums, iconic architecture, and famous deep-dish pizza. Explore charming small towns and rolling farmland, or venture along historic Route 66 for a nostalgic road trip. Enjoy the natural beauty of Starved Rock and Shawnee National Forest, taste award-winning wines in the southern regions, and experience cultural festivals, live music, and outdoor adventures statewide. Whether you're seeking big-city excitement or peaceful escapes, Illinois delivers unforgettable experiences at every turn.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Illinois. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Illinois into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Illinois to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Holiday Hike: Season Sampling Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | See and taste how Chicago celebrates the holidays!
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Self Guided Tour
All ages • Up to 4 hours
Makanda
Up to 4 hours
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
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Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder
Chicago River Cruise
Ages 21+ • 1-3 Hour Private Cruises • Discover Chicago from a Vintage Motorboat!
Chicago
1-3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Vintage Yacht Charters
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private-Entire Facility) - Gurnee, IL
Includes Up to 15 Kids + 15 Fruit Snacks + 15 Juice Pouches (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Gurnee
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Gurnee, IL
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Morning Wakesurf Club
For All Ages! • ~25 min of Surf Time per person
Range Time
1 Hour • Ages 21+ for handguns • Ages 18+ for rifles if alone
Baking Boot Camp with Baker Bettie (4-week series)
4-Week Class | Great for Beginners | Ages 16+
Early Bird Discount 2 Hour Adventures
Ages 12 and up • Best Value. • Discounts Before Noon! Get more quality time together.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Walking Tours Explore All
The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Semi-Private)
2.5 hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Museum Private Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Museum, Walking Tour, Wildlife, Zoo
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.2 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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West Loop Pizza Walk - Private Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Private Tours
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Private Wine Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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Downtown Friday Pizza Walk
Starting at $59 | Fridays | 5pm - 7:30pm | Try three styles of pizza in less than three hours
Chicago
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Pizza City, USA
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Offbeat Street Art Tour of Logan Square
$35 per Adult & $20 for Kids (10 and under) | 2 Hours | Street Art & Murals
Chicago
City Tour, Walking Tour
Offbeat Street Art Tour
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Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Chicago
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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City Tours Explore All
Open Your Eyes: Chicago's Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Underground + Secrets Walking Tour • 1.5 Miles on foot | All Ages • 2 hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Bikes, Bites & Views: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour - Adults (Ages 16+)
Starting at $79.99 | 4.5 Hours | Try all the classic food on your way to Wrigley Field!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Chicago Suburbs Movie Sites Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour - 3 person minimum - For other available times, please call (212) 683-2027
Chicago
Private Tours
Brewery, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Driving Tour, Photography Tour, TV and Movie Sites Tour
On Location Tours
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Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour
2 hours • Ages 6 +
Chicago
Private Tours
City Tour, Museum, Train, TV and Movie Sites Tour, Walking Tour
On Location Tours
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McKinley Park Tour
For all ages! • 105 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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The Christmas Tree Crawl: The Magic of Chicago at the Holidays
Let's see all the best decorations before they're gone!
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Pop Up Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Bronzeville Tour
For all ages! • 100 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Private Sunrise Flight for Two
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total • Great for any celebration!
Joliet
2 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Balloon
Midwest Ballooning Adventures
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The Honey Food & Drink Tour
The ONLY honey tasting and food tour experience in Galena!
Galena
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Fishing Charter Six Hour
From $790-$850-The 6-hour charter is the bestseller!
Winthrop Harbor
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC
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Pop - up Restaurant Camp
4 Day Camp • 2 hours daily • ages 10-14
West Chicago
2 hours/day for 4 days (Monday -Thursday)
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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Reserved Event Room
Would you like to reserve the event space with your group? 2 hour private use for your team.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room, Recreational Vehicle
Mish Mash Adventures
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Fliteboard Lessons
Ages 10+ • 1 Hour • One on One Lesson
Chicago
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lesson
Chi-eFoil
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All Kids Bounce
All Ages 15 & Younger + Participating Parents/Carers
Wheaton
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Pop Up Attraction
*The Big Bounce America - Chicago IL
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Walk & Talk with Greg Bockheim, Zoo Director
August 13 | 5:30-6:30P | Adults and Families with children ages 8+
Wheaton
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Cosley Zoo
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Aerie's Alpine Coaster
Ages 3 and up • Open year-round • Hours vary by season • Book Online!
Grafton
One ride takes about 10 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Aerie's Resort
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What's for Dinner? Camp (new recipes each camp week)
4 Day Camp • 2 hours daily • ages 8-14
West Chicago
2 hours/day for 4 days (Monday -Thursday)
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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Boat Tours Explore All
The Chicago River Cruise
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago Charters
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Lake Shore Skyline Paddle
All Ages & Skills • 2.5 hours • Save $2 each online!
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Fireworks Cruise!
All ages • 90 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
90 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Victory Lap Yacht Private Charter
Up to 12 Passengers
Chicago
3–4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
BIP Boating
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Architectural Tour
Most Popular • 3 Hours • All Ages • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Chicago River Cruise
Ages 21+ • 1-3 Hour Private Cruises • Discover Chicago from a Vintage Motorboat!
Chicago
1-3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Vintage Yacht Charters
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St. Paddy’s Day Green River Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Chicago Playpen Anchorage Area
Anchor, unwind, and turn up the fun at Chicago’s Playpen hotspot!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Tour
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Adventure Lake and River Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Blackhawk Boat Tours, LLC
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Crystal Dream – 52’ Carver
🌊 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 52’ Crystal Dream • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Private Tours Explore All
Private Party
$35 - per Person • 10 - 30 Participants • For all ages! • Reserve Now!
Bloomington
Private Tours
Merlot & A Masterpiece
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private - Entire Facility) - Vernon Hills, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Vernon Hills
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Vernon Hills, IL
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Low Impact Paintball: 2-Hour Private Play
Groups of 8 or More | 2 Hour Sessions | Play Paintball without getting hurt!
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Art Institute of Chicago Tour by Art Historian with Skip-the-Line Tickets (Private Tour)
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Museum
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Genius
Ages 21+ to Book • 3 to 6 Hour Rentals Available • Up to 13 Passengers • Starting at $900
Chicago
Private Tours
MPower Charters & Yacht Rentals
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Upper Deck Enchantment (up to 40 people)
Starting at $70 Per Person • 3 Hours • 80Ft Yacht • Up to 40 People • Price includes a bar package
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Island Party Boat
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Art Institute of Chicago Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets (Semi Private)
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Museum
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Capt Michael Gabiga
Lake Michigan Captain • Rates: $100 to $120/hr
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Private Party | Kitten Yoga | South Barrington
1 Hour • Ages 10+ • Up to 20 People
South Barrington
Private Tours
Goat Yoga Chicago
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Leadership Bootcamp
Galena
7 Hours
Private Tours
Tacktics Galena
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Guided Tours Explore All
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Explore the Dark Side of Chicago • 2 Hours • 1.75 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.75 miles on foot*
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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West Town Guided Instagram Street Art Tour
90 Minutes • All Ages
Chicago
90 minutes
Art Deco Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Native 312 Events
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Bikes, Bites & Views: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour - Adults (Ages 16+)
Starting at $79.99 | 4.5 Hours | Try all the classic food on your way to Wrigley Field!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Private Chicago History Museum Tour
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Semi-Private)
2.5 hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Private)
2.5 Hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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The Ghostly Gamble: Mystery Discount Ticket
All ages • Mystery Tour!
Kankakee
Guided Tour
Haunted San Diego
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The Christmas Tree Crawl: The Magic of Chicago at the Holidays
Let's see all the best decorations before they're gone!
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Pop Up Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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