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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and …More

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$36
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Springfield IL

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Springfield. Throughout this …More

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Springfield. Throughout this...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
The Bear Private Pedicab Food Tour of Chicago

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT. …More

If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT....

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Downtown Attractions

Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided Chicago bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city …More

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Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided Chicago bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Chicago River Spectacular Fireworks Show and Tiki Bar Cruise

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Island Time – See the Sparks Fly the Island Party Way! Experience Chicago’s dazzling fireworks like never before—from the deck of our …More

Fireworks Cruise Aboard Island Time – See the Sparks Fly the Island Party Way! Experience Chicago’s dazzling fireworks like never before—from the deck of our...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$54
Lakefront Segway Tour in Chicago

Segways are amazingly fun, and Chicago's lakefront, parks, and skyline are absolutely gorgeous! Add our smart, entertaining tour guides to the mix, and you have …More

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Segways are amazingly fun, and Chicago's lakefront, parks, and skyline are absolutely gorgeous! Add our smart, entertaining tour guides to the mix, and you have...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
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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$69
Chicago's West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

Take a detour off the beaten path, and explore the flavors of Chicago’s delicious West Side with Bobbys's Bike Hike & Food Tours, America's longest …More

Take a detour off the beaten path, and explore the flavors of Chicago’s delicious West Side with Bobbys's Bike Hike & Food Tours, America's longest...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
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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$7
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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$35
Chicago West Loop Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cookies, & More

We begin at a local shop synonymous for their quality donuts––Do-Rite Donuts. From there we’ll walk the Randolph corridor, learning about the history of Chicago’s …More

We begin at a local shop synonymous for their quality donuts––Do-Rite Donuts. From there we’ll walk the Randolph corridor, learning about the history of Chicago’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Art Institute of Chicago Admission Ticket

See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by Cool Shore Excursions five years in a …More

See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by Cool Shore Excursions five years in a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
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 …More

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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$315
Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Minibus Tour

Uncover the notorious history of Chicago's gangster era on this immersive bus tour that takes you through the city's most infamous landmarks. Visit the Palmer …More

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Uncover the notorious history of Chicago's gangster era on this immersive bus tour that takes you through the city's most infamous landmarks. Visit the Palmer...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Best of Chicago: Premium Small Group City Tour

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago …More

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48
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

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
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$89
Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) …More

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM)...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Small Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods: North and South Side

This unique tour of Chicago will allow for tourist to see most of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods and city parks. There is no other tour that …More

This unique tour of Chicago will allow for tourist to see most of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods and city parks. There is no other tour that...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying …More

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
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