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.
Book Your Experiences Today!
Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Illinois - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Illinois, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Warm Pretzel Sticks
Lakeside Cybertruck
Chicago
6 Hour, Full day or Multi Day
Exotic Car
Lakeside Chicago
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One Hour Axe Throwing
Ages 13+ • Bring Your Own Food & Drinks!
Machesney Park
One hour
Maximum Axe Throwing
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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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River North Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Chicago
Chicago
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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City Tour (30 min)
$160
Chicago
30 minutes
Bike Tour
Bike & The City, LLC
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Glow- A Neon Street Art Workshop
Learn street art techniques under ultraviolet light — your colors literally pop off the wall.
Chicago
75 min.
Kid-Friendly
Native 312 Events
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Bairros Interessantes de Chicago
Fall Foliage & History Tour
For all ages! • 4.5 Hours • Seats are Limited!
Grafton
4.5 hours
Great Rivers & Routes
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MEET THE MAKER (SPOON CARVING DEMO & TUTORIAL)
Discover the Artist in You! Using only hand tools, craft your very own wooden spoon.
Galena
1.5 Hours
Galena Spoon Co.
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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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Meet Me in Chicago: Solos & Singles Adventure Club
Come Solo. Leave with New Friends.
Chicago
3-4 hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
Bobby's Bike Hike
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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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Rogers Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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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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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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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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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Hyde Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Chicago: Downtown Tour
Most Popular! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Lincoln Square: West Meets East
European Vibes, Hidden Global Gems
Chicago
3 Hours, 1.5 miles walking
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Global Street Foods of Uptown
The Most Diverse Food Tour in Chicago!
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Starting at $99.99 | 4 Hours | Explore Chicago's vibrant Near West Side neighborhoods!
Chicago
4 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Chicago Food Tour
Chicago’s Most Social Food Tour • 4 Hours • $139.99
Chicago
4 Hours
Food Tour
YumYum Food Club LLC
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Downtown Galena Food & Drink Tour
9 Tastings!• 2.25 Hours • Likely to sell out!
Galena
2.25 hours
Food Tour
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Meet Me in Chicago: Solos & Singles Adventure Club
Come Solo. Leave with New Friends.
Chicago
3-4 hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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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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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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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Tour
2 Hours
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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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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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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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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Chicago Rydables Tours
Our Most Popular Tour! • 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Chicago
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Chicago Rydables Tours
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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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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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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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Exotic Cars Explore All
Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
Ferrari Roma
Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder
Lamborghini Chicago City Cruise Tour
$75/Per Person • Narrated Tour • Our Most Popular Tour!
Chicago
45–60 minutes
Exotic Car
DS Luxury
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Cadillac Escalade V
Rolls-Royce Ride Tour
$175/per person • Narrated Tour • Explore Chicago Like Never Before!
Chicago
50 minutes - 1 hour
Exotic Car
DS Luxury
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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
Jaguar F Type SVR
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Boat Rentals Explore All
46ft. Sea Ray Express
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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37ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Sea Ray 450 Believe Chicago
For all ages • 3 to 8 hour options • Fully inspected yacht with special weekday pricing!
Chicago
3 to 8 hour options
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Believe Chicago
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Captain Tony Cartagena
Experience Summertime Chi the right way with me! • Insta: Captain_tonyc
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Chicago Vibes 440 Carver
For all ages • 3 to 6 hour options • Fully inspected yacht with special weekday pricing!
Chicago
3 to 6 hour options
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Believe Chicago
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48ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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56ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Merchandise
Tanks, Hats, and Sunglasses Available
Chicago
Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Captain Dan Leslie
Rates start at $100/hr. To have the best time on the water
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Brian Haas
Come Boating with Captain Brian! Pricing starts @$100/ Hr.
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Walking Tours Explore All
Beautiful Interiors and The Bean
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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The Uncensored Architecture and History Private Walking Tour
Ages 18+ • An uncensored architecture and history walk along the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago
1 hour 15 minutes
Private Tours
Walking Tour
SuperDan Walking 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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Donut in the Sky
For all ages! • 2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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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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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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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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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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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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