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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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Chicago, USA

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
Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

Let our expert local guides share their passion with you for The Art Institute of Chicago on this private 2 hour tour. As you traverse …More

Chicago, USA

Let our expert local guides share their passion with you for The Art Institute of Chicago on this private 2 hour tour. As you traverse...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (136)
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$80
2 hours Starved Rock single Kayak Rental

Kayak under towering saint peters sandstone bluffs, see Bald Eagles, great american white pelicans, lotus flowers and more …More

Kayak under towering saint peters sandstone bluffs, see Bald Eagles, great american white pelicans, lotus flowers and more...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
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

Chicago, USA

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
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

Chicago, USA

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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$35
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
Tamales Cooking Class with Tacos and Margarita at Su Casa

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on Tamale cooking class at Su Casa Mexican Restaurant. Guided by experienced chefs, participants will …More

Chicago, USA

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on Tamale cooking class at Su Casa Mexican Restaurant. Guided by experienced chefs, participants will...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Glow Workshop Neon Art Experience at Studio WIP

Unleash your creativity at the Glow Workshop, a unique art experience where vibrant neon paints glow under blacklight. Guided by talented street art instructors, you’ll …More

Chicago, USA

Unleash your creativity at the Glow Workshop, a unique art experience where vibrant neon paints glow under blacklight. Guided by talented street art instructors, you’ll...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
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

Chicago, USA

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

Chicago, USA

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
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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Chicago, USA

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
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

Chicago, USA

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
Private Magnificent Mile Architecture Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket

Experience the story of Chicago through its skyline on a walking tour that stretches from the city’s 19th-century roots to its most striking modern towers. …More

Chicago, USA

Experience the story of Chicago through its skyline on a walking tour that stretches from the city’s 19th-century roots to its most striking modern towers....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
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

Chicago, USA

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
4.9 (82)
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$315
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

Chicago, USA

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: 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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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
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$80
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

Chicago, USA

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: 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 …More

Chicago, USA

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco …More

Chicago, USA

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Chicago Haunts and Hooligans Tour

Nightly Spirits’ Haunts and Hooligans Tour will illustrate Chicago’s haunted history of secret parlors, underground tunnels, murderous movie theaters and supernatural speakeasies. Whether you’re a …More

Chicago, USA

Nightly Spirits’ Haunts and Hooligans Tour will illustrate Chicago’s haunted history of secret parlors, underground tunnels, murderous movie theaters and supernatural speakeasies. Whether you’re a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35

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