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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Planning the perfect vacation in Illinois is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Illinois. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Fireworks Cruise!
A Chicago tradition aboard the Official Flagship of the City of Chicago
Chicago
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, Sailing
Tall Ship Windy
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USVI Full Day
Best of the USVI • Fuel Included
Cruz Bay
Boat Tour, Private Tours, Snorkeling
Salty Viking
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Season Pass
$75 • Unlimited General Admission visits
Northern Lights Over Grundy County
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FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Norridge, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Kids) - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations
Norridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Norridge, IL
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The Hemingway Food Tour!
2.5 Hours • Age 18+ • Up to 10 People •
Oak Park
2.5 hours
Yummy Food Tours LLC
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Chicago Be Free Tour
All ages! • 2.5 Hours • Morning and Afternoon LGBT tours in Chicago!
Chicago
Bus Tour, LGBTQ Friendly
Chicago Be Free Tours LLC
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Archery Tag - 2 Hour Session
Private Field for 8 or more | $30 per Person
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Boat Ramp
Daily Boat Ramp Fee • 24 Hour Use of Boat Ramp • On site gas, ice, and easy trailer parking
Renewal of Illinois Conceal Carry Class
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Up to 5 People
Big Bounce Bottles
*The Big Bounce America - St Louis MO
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Boat Rentals Explore All
50ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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38' Carver
For all ages • 3 - 12 Hours • Seats 12 people • Starting from $1200 - $1350
Chicago
3 - 12 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Wave Star
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Captain John Brown
From meetings and events to party time! Rates: $100 - $120 per hr + gratuity
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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57ft. Power Catamaran
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Matt Shroka
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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72ft. Classic Chris Craft
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Knot My Boat Charters
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Taylor Breutzmann
Fun is the only option
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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42' Sea Ray #1
For all ages • 3 - 12 Hours • Seats 12 people • Starting from $1200 - $1350
Chicago
3 - 12 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Wave Star
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42' Sea Ray #2
For all ages • 3 - 12 Hours • Seats 12 people • Starting from $1200 - $1350
Chicago
3 - 12 Hours
Boat Rental, Private Tours
Wave Star
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Captain Doug Stein
I'm a little bit EXTRA - because I'm a LOT EXTRA!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Amelia's Shuttle Bus Ghost Tour
65 Minutes • Ages 3+
65 Minutes
Kid Friendly
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
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Plainfield River Tubing
1 - 4.5 Hours • Ages 5+
1 - 4.5 Hours
Kid Friendly
Plainfield River Tubing
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Pony Birthday Party
Price Includes 10 children ages 3-12
Galena
1-2 hours
Kid Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
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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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St. Pat's River Dyeing Charters
10AM & 12:30PM • Kona • 24 to 36 people • $120 per person • includes full open bar package
Chicago
2 Hours
Kid Friendly
Island Party Boat
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Turkey Trot Kids Camp
2 Days • 3 Hours Daily • Ages 5-12 • 1pm-4pm
Galena
2 Days • 3 Hours daily • Ages 5-12 • 1pm-4
Kid Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
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Pony Valentine Party
February 7th
Galena
1 day
Kid Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
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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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The Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Are you brave enough to take a stroll through America's Most Haunted Neighborhood
St Louis
About 2 hours
History Tour, Kid Friendly
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Range Rover Sport SVR
Bentley Flying Spur
Ferrari 812 GTS
Ferrari Portofino
Aston Martin DB 11
Bentley Bentayga
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Aston Martin Vantage
Jaguar F Type SVR
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
Photography 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Marvels & Masterpieces: An Engineer's Guide to Chicago Architecture
Explore Chicago with an engineer! • 2 Hours • 1.75 Miles • All ages
Chicago
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Miami: Wynwood Art, Culture, & Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miami
Food Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Doughnut Tour
2 Hours
Dublin
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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New York City: Midtown Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
New York City
Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Car Display Photoshoot
Select Your Dream Car! • $1000/per Hour
Chicago
Photography Tour
DS Luxury
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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
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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Washington DC Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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
Guided Tour, Private Tours, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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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
Guided Tour, Private Tours, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Bundle Deal
5 Workshops For The Price Of 4!
Chicago
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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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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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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Movie Walking Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
Chicago's FIRST and best interiors tour! • 2 Hours • 1.2 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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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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Foodie Tours Explore All
Holiday Hike: Season Sampling Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | See and taste how Chicago celebrates the holidays!
Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
3 Hours • Most Popular
Chicago
3 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Chicago: Fulton Market Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Brighton & The Lanes Holiday Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Chicago Pizza Bus Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2:30pm | Four different styles of Pizza!
Chicago
Bus Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Pizza City, USA
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Brighton & The Lanes Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Brighton
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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London Holiday Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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New Orleans Historic Donut & Beignet Tour
One of our Newest! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
New Orleans
Food Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Underground Donut Tour
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