Chicago Full Day Bike Rental
Explore Chicago at your own pace on an independent bike tour. With your full-day bike rental, pedal along Lake Michigan and visit top Chicago attractions such as Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Wrigley Field and the Shedd Aquarium. This is a fun and active way to experience the city with the whole family, and you can enjoy the flexibility to create your own itinerary with the help of your provided map.
Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions
This Chicago Food & Bike tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past year have ranked as Top 10 in America by USA Today and Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor. Biking is easy in Chicago because of it's miles of bike trails, flat terrain and easy connections between attractions. We’ll be sampling from each of Chicago’s well known and unique foods -- deep dish pizza, a true Chicago hot dog, and a dessert for good measure. You’ll learn the history behind the foods and also get a taste for some of Chicago’s most popular downtown districts as we cruise through the Gold Coast, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and along the Lakefront. Whether day or night, you'll get fantastic views of the skyline and feel the city's vibrant energy. Veggie options available. Bikes, Helmets and all Child Equipment included on this engaging bicycle tour of Chicago.
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers
Chicago is home to some of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. Get an up-close look at these 19th Century marvels, learn about innovations used to build them and discover how they transformed Chicago into a center of skyscraper design and engineering.
Highlights on this walking tour include Burnham and Root’s Rookery (1888), a transitional building with a Moorish and Romanesque exterior and a stunning interior atrium re-designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; Adler and Sullivan’s Auditorium Building (1889), a masterpiece of acoustical and structural engineering; and Holabird and Roche’s Marquette Building (1895), an outstanding example of the metal frame expression with traditional details and decorations.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour
This tour is unique as it offers the ability for you and two of your friends or family (a total of 3 passengers) to experience what it is like to fly over the city of Chicago on a 45 minute thrill seeking guided tour. The price is the total for all 3 passengers (saving you money compared to other operators who charge per person.)
BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.
Studio W.I.P. by Native 312 Events offers a unique spin on BYOB paint night! Join us as we host an intimate look into the world of Street Art as we learn about some different styles and techniques with guest artists. Then you get your hands dirty as you walk around our gallery setting and test out your skills in different mediums like aerosol spray and stencil. At the end of your workshop you will be able to go home with your own piece of art!
Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach
Paddle the calm, clean and turquoise waters of Lake Michigan at your own pace. Kayak the lakefront scenery in downtown Chicago on your own personal kayak, taking in the city skyline and lake views. Pull off at a nearby beachfront and enjoy time on the sand before paddling further.
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime.
Why take this tour?
-It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone.
-Tour at your own pace and schedule
-Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience
-Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn.
-Great deal
-See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind.
-Listen again after taking the tour.
-The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime.
This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.
The Deep Pockets Of Graceland Cemetery Walking Tour
Dive into this captivating journey through the hallowed grounds of Chicago’s Graceland Cemetery. As we stroll amidst the stunning and serene beauty of historic resting places, you'll encounter the final resting spots of architectural visionaries like William LeBaron Jenney, John Root, Louis Sullivan, Mies Van der Rohe, and Daniel Burnham.
This unique walking tour not only unveils the grandeur of tombs and mausoleums but also shares the stories of Chicago's celebrated architects, whose creativity shaped the city's skyline.
But our journey extends beyond the architects' realm, as we also discover the final resting places of other notable figures with deep pockets—pioneers of industry such as Marshall Field, Palmer Potter, George Pullman, Walter Newberry, and more. Their legacies, intertwined with the fabric of Chicago's history, add an extra layer of richness to this immersive tour.
Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option
Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city.
On this tour, you will travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus, enjoy world renowned architecture including the world's first skyscrapers, Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town), Millennium Park (Home of "The Bean"), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!
You also have the option to upgrade to include THE most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago! For good reason, our partner Shoreline Sightseeing, has been the most booked tour on TripAdvisor for the last 5 years! And yes, there is a bar on the boat.
The combo option will end at Shoreline Sightseeings Navy Pier location, after you finish the boat tour you will be walking distance from many other attractions in the city!
**There will be no provided transportation after your boat tour**
Sail on Tall Ship Windy, join us for our "Chicago Skyline Sail"
Join us for an unforgettable sail on Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship Ambassador! This is a relaxing sailing Adventure, that you will enjoy, on Lake Michigan, while enjoying the views, and the fresh air!
Fun for all ages!
You can join our friendly crew, to help raise one of the many sails on Windy, or just relax, and let others do the work!
Windy has a full bar, and a gift shop, to help you enjoy the sail.
Artisan Italian Pasta Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Discover authentic Italian cooking in Chicago during this pasta-making class hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to just 8 guests, this immersive workshop showcases the art of crafting fresh pasta dough and creating a full three-course menu.
The menu you will prepare includes:
- Starter: Bruschetta with ripe tomatoes and basil on crisp bread
- Main course: Handcrafted gnocchi with tomato-basil sauce
- Dessert: Classic tiramisù with mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers
With personalized instruction from your pasta chef, this small-group class combines hands-on practice with flavorful dining. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with their freshly made meal.
2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Chicago
2 hours of being a kid again!!! Take a Segway tour with us and discover how beautiful Chicago truly is. Ride through some of Chicago's most popular destinations with an experienced guide. We will glide through scenic and historic downtown Chicago and explore the beautiful Grant Park, around the Buckingham Fountain, near the Museum Campus and near the lakefront. Or take our Riverwalk tour to explore the Chicago River to view Navy Pier and famous Chicago bridges, traveling up historic Michigan Avenue and passing by Millennium Park. No matter which tour you choose, it will be a memory lasting a lifetime!
Flyover in Chicago
The Flyover experience takes 30 minutes from beginning to end. First, on-the-ground stories connect you with the spirit of the Windy City. Then, you’ll discover Chicago from a whole new perspective, as Flyover transports you over, around and through remarkable locations. You'll explore in motion with scenes captured by an award-winning creative team using custom-made drones and helicopter-mounted cameras, while scents, sounds and music deepen the immersion. It’ll take your breath away (we promise you’ll get it back).
Chicago's Original Gangster Tour by Bus
Our guides present an accurate account of the activities in Chicago during the 1920's and 1930's (Prohibition Era). You will hear about the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest of the boys! Some sites included are: the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the Biograph Theater, and Holy Name Cathedral. The tour is educational but also very entertaining because our Gangster Guides are actors. Our Untouchable Tour Gangster Guides take on the persona of a gangster and have fun with it.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.
The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats
Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider stories behind the city’s rich food culture.
Chicago Sightseeing River and Lake Cruise
Our popular 90-minute daytime river and lake sightseeing tour delights family members of all ages with incredible views of Chicago's world-renowned buildings and stunning skyline. Lively, knowledgeable tour guides bring Chicago’s rich history to life with fun stories and interesting facts. Relax and unwind on a scenic tour of the city from the unique perspective of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Welcome aboard!
Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures
Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and crafted by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.
In the late 19th Century, the Arts and Crafts movement revived an interest in decorative glass. New, well-regarded homes and public buildings from the era were considered incomplete without decorative glass or mosaics. Louis Comfort Tiffany, the preeminent practitioner of this art, gained great exposure for a chapel he designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Today, the city is home to one of the largest collections of Tiffany art glass in the United States. This tour introduces some remarkable examples of Tiffany's work.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Chicago Mobs and Haunts Walking Tour
Join us along the historic streets and alleys of Chicago as we walk among the spirits of mobsters and ghosts of the condemned.
This tour is for lovers of history, true crime, and haunted mysteries. Expect a sultry and gritty cocktail of Chicago's darkest stories hiding in the shadows of the Loop. From Grant Park to the Alley of Death, your expert local guide will shed light on the city’s secrets. Prepare for thrills and just the right amount of chills.
Haunted Ghosts & The Chicago Outfit Segway Tour
Looking for a unique Chicago tour? Glide into the city’s dark past with our unique Segway tour, where ghosts, gangsters, and true crime come to life.
Cruise to eerie sites like the Iroquois Theater Fire, one of the deadliest disasters in U.S. history. Ride past Marshall Field’s, where ghostly sightings have been reported..
No gangster tour is complete without The Outfit’s underworld. Roll past mob-run speakeasies & the site of Antonio Lombardo’s brutal assassination. Hear chilling tales of Capone’s rule, secret tunnels, and crime scenes that shaped Chicago.
This spine-tingling tour is perfect for ghost hunters, gangster buffs, and true crime fans.
Tour Highlights:
Visit haunted sites like the Iroquois Theater Fire & Marshall Field’s
Hear eerie ghost stories from Chicago’s most famous haunted locations
Learn about Al Capone, The Outfit, and Chicago’s most infamous gangsters
Book Now to explore Chicago’s haunted history and gangster legends on this thrilling Segway adventure!
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour
Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive 90 minute tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your professionally-trained architectural guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style and technique and why it is important today. The Chicago River Architecture Tour is the most authentic and encompassing Chicago experience the city has to offer.
Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour
An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years of fascinating social, cultural and political history, and explores more than a century of groundbreaking architecture. The journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture as seen from the Chicago River. Then venture through the Chicago Lock on to the calm, cool waters of Lake Michigan for expansive views of Chicago's extraordinary 26-mile skyline. Take the selfie of a lifetime on this inspirational experience!
Color Factory Chicago Ticket
Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience in America by USA Today readers in 2024, Color Factory Chicago celebrates the joy of color.
Guests embark on a bright and colorful journey through 14+ immersive installations that inspire joy and human connection, expand boundaries of perception, encourage play, and engage the senses in unexpected ways. Fun for all ages, each visit includes surprise giveaways, sweet treats, and complimentary digital photos.
From the lobby to the gift shop and every colorful moment in between, our spaces are as inclusive as they are dynamic and celebratory. Each room is designed in partnership with an exceptional roster of local and international artists and collaborators. Jump into color with us!
Please note:
At least ONE person's ID must match the name on ONE ticket. If no one in your party has an ID matching the name on one ticket, you will not be allowed entry. Minors under the age of 18 will not be allowed inside without a parent or guardian.
Chicago City Private Tours
Ready to explore Chicago like never before? Whether you have just a couple of hours or a full day, my personalized city tours offer a unique and unforgettable experience, customizable from 2 to 8 hours. From the iconic skyline to hidden gems off the beaten path, I’ll take you on a journey that captures the heart and soul of this incredible city. I’ll also capture professional photos along the way, so you can take home memories of your adventure. With flexible pickup options, including quick tours during layovers at O'Hare, I make it easy to see the best of Chicago, no matter how much time you have. Book your tour today and let me show you the Windy City through the eyes of a local!