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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

Chicago, USA
5.0 (1)

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....

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$130
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 …More

Chicago, USA
4.4 (24)

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...

2 hours
4.4 (24)
from
$44
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

Likely to Sell Out
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Chicago, USA
4.8 (335)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (335)
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$38
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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Likely to Sell Out
Chicago, USA
5.0 (273)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (273)
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$59
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

Chicago, USA
5.0 (362)

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (362)
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$84
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

Chicago, USA
5.0 (253)

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (253)
from
$84
Sloomoo Institute Chicago: The Ultimate Slime Experience

The Sloomooverse combines delicious scents (birthday cake, fresh berries, cotton candy), sounds that energize as well as soothe, an invigorating palette, and a feast of …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Chicago, USA
3.8 (4)

Sloomoo Institute Chicago: The Ultimate Slime Experience

The Sloomooverse combines delicious scents (birthday cake, fresh berries, cotton candy), sounds that energize as well as soothe, an invigorating palette, and a feast of...

60 to 90 minutes
3.8 (4)
from
$56
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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Likely to Sell Out
Chicago, USA
5.0 (88)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (88)
from
$160
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

Chicago, USA
5.0 (8)

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...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
from
$35
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Chicago, USA
5.0 (97)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (97)
from
$35
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
5.0 (136)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (136)
from
$80
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
5.0 (113)

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (113)
from
$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
5.0 (449)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (449)
from
$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

4.7 (3)

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...

50 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
from
$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

Chicago, USA
4.9 (229)

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (229)
from
$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
5.0 (95)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (95)
from
$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

Chicago, USA
4.9 (186)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (186)
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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
4.9 (80)

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....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
from
$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
4.9 (82)

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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (82)
from
$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
4.4 (88)

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
4.4 (88)
from
$24

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