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Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend

Top Chicago Tours, Tickets & Activities with availability this weekend.

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Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers …More

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Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (444)
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$50
Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail through …More

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Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail through...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (301)
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$42
Chicago Explorer Pass: 35+ Things To Do - Includes 360 CHICAGO

Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to …More

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Chicago Explorer Pass: 35+ Things To Do - Includes 360 CHICAGO

Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to...

1 to 30 days
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$84
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 …More

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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...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. …More

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Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$27
Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Windy City Ghosts walking Ghost Tour provides a look into the darkness that lurks …More

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Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Windy City Ghosts walking Ghost Tour provides a look into the darkness that lurks...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (137)
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$26
River North Food Walking Tour

On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor …More

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River North Food Walking Tour

On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (96)
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$89
City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River

Sail along the magnificent skyline on our Premier Plus Chicago Brunch Cruise. A chef-curated menu of plated brunch specials will delight your palate while unparalleled …More

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on Chicago River

Sail along the magnificent skyline on our Premier Plus Chicago Brunch Cruise. A chef-curated menu of plated brunch specials will delight your palate while unparalleled...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (88)
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$94
Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake …More

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Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits Admission

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) was founded in 1966 as the Chicago Architecture Foundation to save the historic Glessner House. Since then, the CAC has …More

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Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits Admission

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) was founded in 1966 as the Chicago Architecture Foundation to save the historic Glessner House. Since then, the CAC has...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW)

Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or bus transfers to Chicago's busy airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer from your downtown Chicago …More

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Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW)

Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or bus transfers to Chicago's busy airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer from your downtown Chicago...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (76)
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$90
Museum of Illusions Chicago Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

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Museum of Illusions Chicago Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
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$43
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Admission

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the …More

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Admission

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens …More

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Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
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 …More

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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...

60 to 90 minutes
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$34
Chicago Tour South Side

The Blue-Collar side of Chicago many call it! This tour will show The Ford Factory, home of the steel mills, the blue-collar neighborhoods and many …More

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Chicago Tour South Side

The Blue-Collar side of Chicago many call it! This tour will show The Ford Factory, home of the steel mills, the blue-collar neighborhoods and many...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Learn about Chicago's world-famous cuisine …More

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Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Learn about Chicago's world-famous cuisine...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (49)
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$80
Chicago Architecture River Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture …More

4.5 (46)

Chicago Architecture River Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (46)
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$99
Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are …More

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Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (45)
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$35
The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and …More

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Likely to Sell Out
4.4 (45)

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and...

60 to 75 minutes
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$32

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