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The Best Illinois Activities for Seniors and Over 50s – 10% Promo Code (November 2026)

Illinois, USA

Use promo code: WISDOM (must book on this website) and save 10% on the best tours, tickets, and things to do for seniors in Illinois. Pick your tour below and use code WISDOM (savings are shown at checkout). The WISDOM Promo Code discount cannot be used with other promotions, is only redeemable on Cool Shore Excursions, and is a limited-time offer, so reserve your spot today while it lasts!

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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think …More

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chicago Crime, Mobsters & Ghosts 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 …More

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...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Oak Park

Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of …More

Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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
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Burning Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Step into the shadows of Chicago’s past on this adults-only haunted pub crawl, where ghost stories, historic landmarks, and legendary nightlife collide. Beginning near the …More

Step into the shadows of Chicago’s past on this adults-only haunted pub crawl, where ghost stories, historic landmarks, and legendary nightlife collide. Beginning near the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Haunted Interior Architecture Ghost Tour

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn …More

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn...

90 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked …More

Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Haunted Chicago: Lincoln Park Ghost Escape Game

A dating app. A stranger with arctic blue eyes. A meeting in Lincoln Park on Halloween. This self-guided ghost escape game drops you into Chicago's …More

A dating app. A stranger with arctic blue eyes. A meeting in Lincoln Park on Halloween. This self-guided ghost escape game drops you into Chicago's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South …More

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We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$38
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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Pilsen Chicago Walking Tour: Street Art & Mexican History

Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally …More

Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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Chicago's Secret Interiors Architectural Walking Tour

We invite you to step inside the city’s most exclusive, jaw-dropping architectural treasures. Led by an expert local storyteller, you’ll discover breathtaking hidden spaces, from …More

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We invite you to step inside the city’s most exclusive, jaw-dropping architectural treasures. Led by an expert local storyteller, you’ll discover breathtaking hidden spaces, from...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Land of Lincoln Smartphone Audio APP Self Guided Walking Tour

Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule. Advantages …More

Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule. Advantages...

50 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays

On this nostalgic and educational tour, we will lead you on a "Christmas treasure hunt" through downtown Chicago in search of the most stunning and …More

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On this nostalgic and educational tour, we will lead you on a "Christmas treasure hunt" through downtown Chicago in search of the most stunning and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of …More

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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