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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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Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once …More

Chicago, USA

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$15
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Zombie Scavengers

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups …More

Chicago, USA

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
Explore Chicago’s Indoor Mushroom Farm Experience

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were …More

Chicago, USA

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (6)
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$20
Groovy Galena Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.3 (12)
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$20
Hanfu Chinese Traditional Costume Try on

Discover the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, the traditional 
clothing of ancient China, in this one-of-a-kind cultural experience here at our Chinatown Visitor Center! Step …More

Chicago, USA

Discover the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, the traditional 
clothing of ancient China, in this one-of-a-kind cultural experience here at our Chinatown Visitor Center! Step...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$20
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Admission

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the …More

Chicago, USA

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (61)
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$26
Chicago Architecture Gilded Interiors Walking Tour

Visit the most beautiful interiors in Chicago with a local guide bringing their stories to life. Step into stunning centuries-old architecture on a guided walking …More

Chicago, USA

Visit the most beautiful interiors in Chicago with a local guide bringing their stories to life. Step into stunning centuries-old architecture on a guided walking...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire. This family-friendly introduction to the Windy City's rich …More

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Chicago, USA

Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire. This family-friendly introduction to the Windy City's rich...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,587)
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$28
Chicago Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Chicago, USA

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$29
Haunted Chicago: Lincoln Park Ghost & History Walking Tour

This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a story-driven walk through one of Chicago’s most haunted landscapes, where real history and local legend collide. Unlike …More

Chicago, USA

This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a story-driven walk through one of Chicago’s most haunted landscapes, where real history and local legend collide. Unlike...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (13)
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$30
Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets. …More

Chicago, USA

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago

Embark on an unforgettable journey along Lake Michigan and marvel at Chicago's iconic lakefront sights and attractions. Cruise along Lake Michigan and enjoy stunning views …More

Chicago, USA

Embark on an unforgettable journey along Lake Michigan and marvel at Chicago's iconic lakefront sights and attractions. Cruise along Lake Michigan and enjoy stunning views...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (898)
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$30
Guided Seasonal Hike

Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this 3-mile (round trip) guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock …More

Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this 3-mile (round trip) guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$33
Chicago Private Night Skyline and Lakefront Scenic Tour

Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and …More

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Chicago, USA

Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.0 (2)
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$34
Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are …More

Chicago, USA

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (45)
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$35
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors

UPDATE 2024: Don't be fooled by the copycats out there offering shady copies of our award-winning tours for $1 cheaper! There's only one company that's …More

Chicago, USA

UPDATE 2024: Don't be fooled by the copycats out there offering shady copies of our award-winning tours for $1 cheaper! There's only one company that's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop

This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to …More

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Chicago, USA

This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (593)
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$35
Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism …More

Chicago, USA

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think …More

Chicago, USA

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35

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