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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

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: 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

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
Private Chicago History Museum Tour

Our private walking tour of the Chicago History Museum offers a personalized, in-depth experience led by expert guides who bring Chicago’s vibrant past to life …More

Chicago, USA

Our private walking tour of the Chicago History Museum offers a personalized, in-depth experience led by expert guides who bring Chicago’s vibrant past to life...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$59
Chicago Insider Segway Tour

This is a tour like no other! Our newest Segway adventure is completely unique and will cover the good, the bad, the ugly and the …More

Chicago, USA

This is a tour like no other! Our newest Segway adventure is completely unique and will cover the good, the bad, the ugly and the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (52)
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$72
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

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 Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and …More

Chicago, USA

Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (47)
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$35
Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum, …More

Chicago, USA

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum,...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (15)
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$125
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

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

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
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

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
Haunted Ghosts & The Chicago Outfit Segway Tour

Looking for a unique Chicago tour? Glide into the city’s dark past with our unique Segway tour, where ghosts, gangsters, and true crime come to …More

Chicago, USA

Looking for a unique Chicago tour? Glide into the city’s dark past with our unique Segway tour, where ghosts, gangsters, and true crime come to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$75
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

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

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
The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and …More

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Chicago, USA

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and...

60 to 75 minutes
4.4 (45)
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$32
Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how …More

Chicago, USA

Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$35
Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, …More

Chicago, USA

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty,...

1 hour 30 minutes
5.0 (53)
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$45
Frank Lloyd Wright Oak Park Architecture Tour from Chicago

Explore the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright on a private, fully personalized tour in Chicago, home to the world’s largest collection of his buildings. …More

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Chicago, USA

Explore the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright on a private, fully personalized tour in Chicago, home to the world’s largest collection of his buildings....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (10)
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$78
Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic …More

Chicago, USA

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (22)
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$71
A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking …More

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Chicago, USA

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$35
Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock …More

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Chicago, USA

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$109

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