Glow Workshop Neon Art Experience at Studio WIP
Unleash your creativity at the Glow Workshop, a unique art experience where vibrant neon paints glow under blacklight. Guided by talented street art instructors, you’ll create a stunning 12x16" canvas masterpiece that comes to life in the dark. Perfect for a fun night out or a memorable date, this high-energy workshop offers an inviting atmosphere to connect with friends while enjoying your first craft brew on us. Bring your imagination and prepare for a night of painting, laughter, and glowing art.
Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Walking Tour and Game
Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Chicago! Explore the beautiful Magnificent Mile. Stroll the happening riverwalk See the historic sights like the Wrigley Building, the Old Water Tower, the site of Old Fort Dearborn, and much, much more.
Explore and see the many unique shops, restaurants and galleries. Go at your own pace and see the best of what Chicago has to offer. Ready to discover Chicago in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!
Hanfu Chinese Traditional Costume Try on
Discover the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, the traditional
clothing of ancient China, in this one-of-a-kind cultural experience here at our Chinatown Visitor Center!
Step into Ancient Elegance in Authentic Hanfu Costumes!
Take stunning photos & share with your friends
Learn about the history and meaning of Hanfu
Fun for families, friends, and culture lovers of all ages
Wicker Park Walking Tour History Trivia and Local Flavors
Discover the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood as you stroll from the Polish Triangle through the Milwaukee Avenue shopping and dining district. This guided walking tour circles Wicker Park, showcasing stunning Victorian mansions on Beer Baron's Row while sharing engaging trivia about the area’s rich ethnic and commercial history. Enjoy insights into the local arts and entertainment scene and uncover the best spots to eat and drink along the way. Test your knowledge with trivia, and compete for a special prize at the end of the tour.
- Explore the historic Wicker Park neighborhood on foot
- Visit iconic locations like the Polish Triangle and Beer Baron’s Row
- Engage in neighborhood trivia for a chance to win a prize
- Learn about the area's ethnic history, arts scene, and dining hotspots
Private Transfer from O’Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago
Enjoy a private, direct airport transfer from O’Hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago with professional pickup coordination, flight tracking, luggage space, and a clean vehicle. Your driver will contact you after landing with vehicle details and pickup instructions, making your arrival easier and more comfortable.
SUV transfer from downtown Chicago to O'hare or Midway Airport
Experience a seamless and stylish journey from downtown Chicago to either O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) airports with our premier SUV transfer service. Our luxury SUVs offer ample space for up to 6 passengers and 4 suitcases, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing ride for business travelers and families alike. Enjoy the privacy and professionalism of a dedicated chauffeur who guarantees punctuality and a stress-free travel experience. Book your transfer today and arrive at the airport relaxed and on time.
For your convenience and peace of mind, we require a working phone number for all bookings. This allows your professional chauffeur to send you a text message with their details upon arrival, guaranteeing a stress-free travel experience. Book today and arrive at the airport relaxed and on time.
Nitti’s Supper Club: Chicago Mobster Speakeasy Dinner Show
Step inside landmark building of Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North, once owned by infamous Chicago mobster Frank Nitti, and travel back in time for dinner and a show based on the real-life murder of Eddie O'Hare.
This irreverent comedy features an ensemble cast of characters, many of whom walked the very halls of 33 W. Kinzie back when Nitti called it home. The immersive experience invites you to step into the role of partygoer at Frank Nitti's birthday, and delve into the unsolved murder of Edward J. "Easy Eddie" O'Hare -- Al Capone's lawyer and father of war hero Butch O'Hare for whom the airport is named. The crime was never solved, but suspects included Frank Nitti, his wife Annette, Al Capone and several others. Can you crack the case?
The interactive show is filled with historical anecdotes, laughs, audience interaction and toe-tapping musical productions.
Arrival Private Transfer: O'Hare Airport ORD to Chicago in Business Car
Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your driver completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the arrivals terminal of the airport, will offer to assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle. Your driver will open and close the door for you, and for your safety, guests are only permitted to ride in the back seat. We’re here to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling healthy, happy, and ready to take on the day.
Chicago Airport Transfer: Chicago to O'Hare Airport ORD in Luxury SUV
Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your chauffeur completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the reception of the hotel, will offer to assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle. Your driver will open and close the door for you, and for your safety, guests are only permitted to ride in the back seat. We’re here to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling healthy, happy, and ready to take your flight.
Prohibition Chicago: Myth vs. Reality Walking Tour
More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always accurate.
On this tour, you’ll hear how the culture in turn-of-the-century Chicago helped bring about the 18th Amendment through stories of notorious vice districts along the Chicago River and the South Loop. We'll talk about the rise of Al Capone during the infamous “Beer Wars,” culminating in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Along the way, we’ll talk about how the city played a role in the popular and artistic growth of jazz, and how Chicago during the Roaring Twenties has been depicted on screen, in blockbusters such as "The Untouchables" and "Chicago."
Please be advised that this tour contains stories of murder and sex work. Although children are welcome on this tour, parents should use their discretion in determining whether it is suitable for those under 15.
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour
The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way.
Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)
Paris Street, Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
Sunday on La Grande Jatte - Georges Seurat
Sky Above Clouds - Georgia O'Keefe
Nighthawks - Edward Hopper
A Picture of Dorian Gray - Ivan Albright
America Windows - Marc Chagall
The Old Guitarist - Pablo Picasso
Inventions of Monsters - Salvador Dali
Four Mona Lisas - Andy Warhol
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment.
What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich
On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city.
You'll experience all the city's biggest food hits, many dishes with roots dating back over 150 years. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world renowned architecture and public art in the famed Chicago Loop District. Experience our famous deep dish pizza, taste the amazing Italian beef sandwich, enjoy gourmet popcorn, and lots of other treats. Plus, there is our mouth-watering secret dish that you can only find out about on the day of the tour!
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
Workers Cottages of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour
This tour will show you many of these delightful cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. You will also learn about their history and unique part of the growth of the city of Chicago. Plus you will hear about other fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond! The Oldtown Triangle is one of the oldest and most quaint areas of the city - an area that many Chicagoans love and cherish. You will feel like you have left the hustle and bustle of the city and will instantly be transported to another place, another time, specifically the late 1800's!
Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour
Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, from the mundane to the magnificent.
Skip the Line Chicago Art Institute Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max
The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way.
Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)
Paris Street, Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
Sunday on La Grande Jatte - Georges Seurat
Sky Above Clouds - Georgia O'Keefe
Nighthawks - Edward Hopper
A Picture of Dorian Gray - Ivan Albright
America Windows - Marc Chagall
The Old Guitarist - Pablo Picasso
Inventions of Monsters - Salvador Dali
Four Mona Lisas - Andy Warhol
Chicago Architecture and True Crime History Tour
Get the best of both worlds: explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this expert-led walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s skyline and its shadowy history. If it’s raining/too hot the tour is almost all INDOOR. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll visit architectural gems and hidden landmarks that BOAT TOURS MISS bringing Chicago’s rich and eerie past to life.
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour
You will solve a murder as you learn real Chicago history! Play detective as you unravel a murder mystery, and learn about Chicago's true crime legends and Prohibition secrets.
This two-in-one experience combines a rich historical walking tour with an exciting award-winning murder mystery game. Perfect for people looking for a history tour of Chicago, and also for people looking for a chance to play and have fun.
Explore a City, Solve a Murder! Only on the Chicago Murder Mystery Tour.
Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour
Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around, to discover incredible stories and secrets of the city on this not to miss feet on the street experience! During our loop around "Da Loop" we will peel back the layers of this Great Big Onion Town, going in and out of extraordinary buildings, admiring amazing art and architecture along the way as we uncover how it all came to be. Expect an engaging, entertaining and wide-eye-opening tour du jour of my sweet home, Chicago.
Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour
Let our expert local guides share their passion with you for The Art Institute of Chicago on this private 2 hour tour. As you traverse the hallowed halls, you’ll discover an extraordinary collection spanning centuries and cultures, from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works. Our expert guides will illuminate the stories behind each brushstroke, sculpture, and masterpiece, providing a rich narrative that breathes life into the art.
Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour
Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum and listen as your guide brings each piece to life by sharing the story behind it. Let your guide lead you to the most important pieces of the 300,000-strong collection, taking the hard work out of finding where to go and what to see. Explore in a small group for a special, personal experience, and interact with your guide who can give insider’s insight into the museum.
Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of Al Capone, John Dillinger, and real life ghost stories while hearing tales of Chicago's haunted past. Visit Prohibition Era speakeasy bars, sites of real life mob shootouts, and haunted tragedies that shape the city's legacy.
This walking tour blends ghost stories, true crime history, and architectural landmarks to reveal the beauty and horror from one of America's most famous time periods, right where it happened.
You'll gain special access to architectural interiors tied to famous history, as you are led by a trained historian tour guide through these famous sites. Learn where Chicago's history still whispers after dark!
Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit NBC drama Chicago P.D. TV Show Set Tour. Visit the actual filming locations where the show comes to life.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore the iconic Firehouse 51 exterior.
- Visit the Molly's Bar a fictional bar on the show, but a real pub in Chicago.
- Visit District 21 Station (UIC Police HQ) exterior.
- Visit the famous Bean (Cloud Gate) at Millennium Park.
- Visit the Chicago Cultural Center renowned for its stunning architecture.
This tour is subject to filming schedules, and it can be customized to your needs. Tour participants are respectfully advised that this is an active firehouse; please be mindful of operations and follow guidelines, noting that the tour is independently operated and separate from the fire department.
Additionally, For visits to Firehouse 51, the Bean, and the Chicago Cultural Center, please note that the tour guide will not accompany visitors, but detailed instructions will be provided.
Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour
This tour is just a short walk through great Chicago neighborhoods starting near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile, and then heading into the Gold Coast & River North. Compare two American pizzas vs. two Italian pizzas to understand how pizza evolved as an immigrant food. Explore Deep Dish, Roman, Neapolitan, and Artisanal pizza in just a couple of hours. Discuss how each of these styles is crafted and the differences in their ingredients, baking techniques, and ovens. Plenty of pizza to eat, come hungry!