Original Chicago Prohibition Bus Tour
Our Original Bus Tour is a deep dive into Chicago's most notorious era. Taking you to neighborhood gems you may not find on your own, grab a drink and enjoy the history of the men, women and locations (famous and infamous) that helped shape Chicago as we know it today.
- Free cancellation
Architectural and Historical Private Tour in Downtown Chicago
To me, one can appreciate a given building, or piece of public sculpture, far better when a tour guide explains the historical and cultural context. What was important in that era, and what was the architecture of that era thus trying express? I do know a lot about this. Thus, you will gain this information about each point of interest. I have taken other tours here, and I just do not hear a word from that point of view. This tour will be like an open history book to an America that no longer exists: Roman and Greek architectural styles, as well as French and British-influenced styles. Of course, you will see the latest in office building architectural styles from around the world, for those of you who just love the modern era as well.
Duration: 2 hr 20 min – 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour
Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking tour, discover trailblazers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Katherine Buckingham, and Jeanne Gang while exploring some of Chicago’s most spectacular and often overlooked architectural interiors.
Step beyond the famous landmarks to uncover women who challenged convention, created groundbreaking art and architecture, fought for justice, and helped shape the city we know today. Your expert local guide brings their stories to life, revealing fascinating details most visitors—and even locals—never hear.
- Discover the untold stories of extraordinary Chicago women
- Step inside beautiful, hidden architectural interiors
- See Chicago history from a fresh, empowering perspective
- Support a local, woman-owned small business
Starts near Roosevelt University and ends in Millennium Park.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants during the summer months, seating areas to relax, boat rentals, and theater-style seating for various performances. Other attractions along the Riverwalk include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, and the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum and if you are lucky enough, see a bridge lift from inside the bridge house.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Chicago Movie Locations Tour
Discover iconic Chicago movie locations with a private tour, including transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit the Home Alone house exterior, Wrigley Field exterior (Ferris Bueller's Day Off), the Chicago Board of Trade exterior (The Dark Knight), Union Station's staircase (The Untouchables), and Millennium Park's Cloud Gate (Source Code). Enjoy a seamless and comfortable experience exploring these famous sites.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit NBC drama Chicago Fire 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 the famous Bean (Cloud Gate) at Millennium Park
- Visit the Chicago Cultural Center renowned for its stunning architecture, including the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Outdoor Escape Room in Chicago - Fulton Market
An immersive clue-solving adventure around the trendy arts neighborhood Fulton Market. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget!
Reschedule anytime with no fees.
It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more!
Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like!
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile
Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons.
Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Chicago Lakefront Electric Bike Tour
This tour takes you along the Lakefront bike path. Which you'll be able to experience the beautiful nature that surrounds the city skyscrapers. You will get a chance to ride Electric Bikes and see the city from a different vantage point.
It all begins navigating through our meeting point and going by the bike path to Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus). As we admire the grounds and perfect location between the iconic skyscrapers and nature. We will then proceed and make our way over to the lakefront path. Riding along we will take you to a magnificent view of the skyline which is the best place for a photo shoot.
Afterward, we will take the lakefront bike path over the Chicago River. A quick ride back to our starting point ends the tour.
Duration: 45 min – 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Candle Making Experience Near Museums & Millennium Park
Step into our vibrant candle-making studio and unleash your creativity! Craft candles with friends and family, blending custom scents in a welcoming space. Take home your masterpiece the same day, making memories and experiencing Chicago in a unique, unforgettable way. Join us for a non-traditional workshop designed for instant gratification and lasting inspiration!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Welcome to our one-of-a-kind food tour in historic Galena! Our mission is to let visitors discover Galena's vibrant Main Street while immersing themselves in its dynamic food scene. This isn’t just a tour; it's an adventure for your taste buds. We focus solely on the culinary delights, offering an exclusive exploration of international items, beer, wine, desserts, and more. As the only tour in Galena dedicated entirely to food, we connect you with the passionate owners and unique flavors that make downtown Galena a must-visit destination. Join us and savor the best that Galena has to offer! This is a walking tour. We start at one end of Main Street and work our way down to their other end.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
The Infinite Wrench: Experimental theater in Chicago
Every Friday & Saturday at 10:30pm, Sundays at 7:00 at The Neo-Futurist Theater, the Neo-Futurist Ensemble attempts to perform 30 original, handcrafted, radically honest plays in the ever-shrinking span of 60 minutes.
Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irreverent, terrifying, or musical; all are ORIGINAL, truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers.
With new plays every week, THE INFINITE WRENCH is The Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to those unreached or unmoved by traditional theater.
Masking is optional on Friday and Saturdays. Masks are required on Sundays.
Duration: 1 hr 20 min
- Free cancellation
PRIVATE Online Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Class with Nancy
Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated in pizza, filled tall with cheese, toppings and a chunky tomato sauce. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a United States native!
• Learn to make traditional Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza and an American dessert
• Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Chicago native
• Introduction to United States' culture and cuisine
• Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Chicago, Illinois (GMT-5)
• Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class
• Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences
• Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of United States!
Please note you will be sent instructions to make the dough ahead of time as it takes a while to rise.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
American Writers Museum Admission Ticket
In the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum celebrates all genres of writing through interactive exhibits and programming. From Twain to Tupac, there's a story here for everyone. Discover for yourself and visit today!
Named Illinois' Best Attraction by USA Today and One of the 10 Best New Museums in the World by Fodor's.
Flexible Date Entry
Duration: 1–5 hours
- Free cancellation
Chicago Seasonal Stroll Walking Tour of Holiday Attractions
There’s nothing more magical than Christmas in Chicago, & this 2hr guided Chicago Walking Tour takes you straight into the heart of it. Journey through the Chicago Loop, Millennium Park, & the Magnificent Mile with an internationally recognized tour company proudly headquartered right here in Chicago. Our entertaining guides will spark your holiday spirit with fun facts, cultural insights, & the very best seasonal décor—like the surprising fact that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in Chicago! Along the way, you’ll marvel at the iconic Christmas window displays of the original Marshall Field’s store, admire Chicago’s official Christmas tree, Mag Mile lights, and take in the festive Millennium Park ice skating rink. You’ll even enjoy VIP access—no waiting in line—to the legendary Christkindlmarket, the city’s beloved German holiday market. If you’re searching for Things to do in Chicago during the holidays, this experience is a perfect fit. Note: This is a walking tour only.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch
With a deep knowledge of Mexican cuisine and a passion for cooking with authentic ingredients, Carla brings the art of Mole-making to your table. Each dish is crafted with care and expertise, resulting in a dining experience that is both flavorful and memorable. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply seeking a new and exciting culinary adventure, Carla's Mole experience is not to be missed. Book your seat at the table today and get ready to savor the authentic taste of Mexico!
Duration: 2 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Chicago River Tiki Bar Party Cruise from Chicago River Wednesdays
See Chicago the Island Party Way. Our floating Tiki Bar offers you the opportunity to take in all the sights and sounds as you relax and enjoy a beverage. Have questions about the buildings you'll see along the river? Our helpful staff will be happy to answer questions.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour
Explore downtown Chicago through the lens of film and television on this guided walking tour featuring iconic filming locations from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables, The Dark Knight, The Bear, Blues Brothers, and more.
Led by a local actor guide, you’ll visit famous Chicago sites seen on screen. From Bruce Wayne’s penthouse and Harvey Dent’s office to the parade route from Ferris Bueller and locations featured in Public Enemies and Ocean’s Eleven. Along the way, your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and fun facts you won’t get from walking the city on your own.
With a manageable group size, clear meeting point, and a well-paced two-hour route, this tour is an easy, no-planning-required way to experience Chicago. Popular with first-time visitors and locals alike.
This popular tour frequently books up on weekends — advance reservations recommended.
Duration: 2 hours
Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)
This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was born in a second floor bedroom on July 21, 1899. This Queen Anne home was built in 1890 by his maternal grandparents and was the first home in Oak Park to have electricity. The homes restoration returned the house to its 1890s’ Victorian heritage; ensuring that your experience of the furnishings and stories told reflect the young man who lived there.
Duration: 50 min
- Free cancellation
Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time
Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Guided Seasonal Hike
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this 3-mile (round trip) guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Break for lunch at the halfway point. Lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, snacks and bottled water. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Hike will vary upon group skill and trail conditions. *Boxed lunch and souvenir drawstring backpack included. Online bookings are subject to additional fees.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago Admission Ticket
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago, located at Schaumburg’s Streets of Woodfield shopping center, is a 30,000-square-foot indoor LEGO playground designed for families with children aged 2 to 12. With over 3 million LEGO bricks, kids can enjoy thrilling rides, interactive 4D cinema adventures, and explore a detailed miniature replica of Chicago’s landmarks built from over 1.5 million bricks. This hands-on attraction offers hours of family fun through creative building zones, themed play areas, and immersive experiences perfect for sparking imagination and adventure.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Illinois Holocaust Museum Experience360 Admission
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 offers a profound journey through the narratives of survival and resilience during the Holocaust and other genocides. This immersive experience utilizes advanced technology to present first-person accounts from survivors, alongside impactful exhibits that showcase personal artifacts and historical imagery. Visitors can engage with holographic stories, explore virtual reality journeys, and reflect on the lessons of history that inspire empathy and respect. Whether you seek to learn or remember, Experience360 is a vital part of understanding our shared humanity.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation