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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 …More

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Chicago, USA
4.7 (49)

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
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
4.6 (96)

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
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
5.0 (42)

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$35
Chicago Helicopter Tour: Loop Tour

Take to the skies and experience Chicago from an entirely new perspective on this extended helicopter tour showcasing the city’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and …More

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Chicago, USA
4.6 (20)

Chicago Helicopter Tour: Loop Tour

Take to the skies and experience Chicago from an entirely new perspective on this extended helicopter tour showcasing the city’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and...

12 to 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (20)
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$210
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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Chicago, USA
4.9 (18)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (18)
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$65
American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

In the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum celebrates all genres of writing through interactive exhibits and programming. From Twain to Tupac, there's …More

Chicago, USA
4.8 (75)

American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

In the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum celebrates all genres of writing through interactive exhibits and programming. From Twain to Tupac, there's...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (75)
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$16
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

Chicago, USA
4.4 (81)

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
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

Chicago, USA
4.8 (50)

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (50)
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$125
Chicago Shoreline Adventure Boat Tour

This tour is the perfect way to experience the shoreline of Chicago in a new and exciting way! Our tour vessel is a former military …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (39)

Chicago Shoreline Adventure Boat Tour

This tour is the perfect way to experience the shoreline of Chicago in a new and exciting way! Our tour vessel is a former military...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (39)
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$90
Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier …More

Chicago, USA
4.9 (51)

Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (51)
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$35
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

Chicago, USA
5.0 (43)

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...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (43)
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$35
History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

Discover the amazing history and architecture of Chicago with expert tour guide Dave Lineal. Walk among gigantic towers of downtown and learn how Chicago became …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (31)

History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

Discover the amazing history and architecture of Chicago with expert tour guide Dave Lineal. Walk among gigantic towers of downtown and learn how Chicago became...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$33
Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

PRICE IS PER VEHICLE AND YOU MAY BRING UP TO 5 PASSENGERS.  Thank you for contacting Chicago Private Tours! We would love to help your …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (203)

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

PRICE IS PER VEHICLE AND YOU MAY BRING UP TO 5 PASSENGERS.  Thank you for contacting Chicago Private Tours! We would love to help your...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (203)
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$539
Chicago Photo Walk to Bean and Landmarks

We’ll begin our photo walk in Millennium Park with portraits at Cloud Gate (The Bean), one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks. During our time together, …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (32)

Chicago Photo Walk to Bean and Landmarks

We’ll begin our photo walk in Millennium Park with portraits at Cloud Gate (The Bean), one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks. During our time together,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$169
Chicago ↔ Midway Airport, Top Rated Private Sedan Transfer

Skip the stress of a taxi or shared shuttle between Chicago downtown and Midway airport with the Highest rated limousine service in Chicago on Cool Shore …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (21)

Chicago ↔ Midway Airport, Top Rated Private Sedan Transfer

Skip the stress of a taxi or shared shuttle between Chicago downtown and Midway airport with the Highest rated limousine service in Chicago on Cool Shore...

1 to 1.5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$142
O'Hare Airport Transfer to Chicago, Curbside - Luxury SUV

Chicago’s top-rated limo and car service — with 16+ years of proven service, licensed drivers, and full commercial insurance. Enjoy a safe, private transfer between …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (21)

O'Hare Airport Transfer to Chicago, Curbside - Luxury SUV

Chicago’s top-rated limo and car service — with 16+ years of proven service, licensed drivers, and full commercial insurance. Enjoy a safe, private transfer between...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$160
Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (25)

Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$315
Intro to Chicago Architecture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired …More

Chicago, USA
5.0 (26)

Intro to Chicago Architecture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
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$35
Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was …More

4.9 (17)

Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$20
Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Often imitated but never matched, this 3 hour ghost bus tour with stops remains the "Best of Chicago" since its founding 23 years ago by …More

Chicago, USA
4.1 (136)

Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Often imitated but never matched, this 3 hour ghost bus tour with stops remains the "Best of Chicago" since its founding 23 years ago by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.1 (136)
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$59

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