Explore Things to Do in Illinois
Welcome to Illinois - a state where vibrant city life, scenic landscapes, and rich history come together to offer something for every traveler. Discover the energy of Chicago, with its world-class museums, iconic architecture, and famous deep-dish pizza. Explore charming small towns and rolling farmland, or venture along historic Route 66 for a nostalgic road trip. Enjoy the natural beauty of Starved Rock and Shawnee National Forest, taste award-winning wines in the southern regions, and experience cultural festivals, live music, and outdoor adventures statewide. Whether you're seeking big-city excitement or peaceful escapes, Illinois delivers unforgettable experiences at every turn.
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Planning the perfect vacation in Illinois is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Illinois. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in Illinois to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Explore the Dark Side of Chicago • 2 Hours • 1.75 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.75 miles on foot*
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Iconic Foods of Chicago
3 Hours • All Ages • Iconic Chicago Foods
Chicago
3 Hours
Chicago Food & City Tours
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Oak Park River Forest Gangster Tour
River Forest
ChiTown Gangster Tours, LLC
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Saturday & Sunday Event Space Rental
15 Hours • Enjoy the charm and character for your weekend event!
Jacksonville
15 Hours
The Transfer Co.
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Crystal Voyager – 59’ Marquis
⚓ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 59’ Crystal Voyager • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Aquaholic
Ages 21+ to Book • 3 to 6 Hour Rentals Available • Up to 13 Passengers • Starting at $900
Chicago
Private Tours
MPower Charters & Yacht Rentals
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West Town Guided Instagram Street Art Tour
90 Minutes • All Ages
Chicago
90 minutes
Art Deco Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Native 312 Events
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Lakefront Sightseeing
Chicago’s most iconic lakefront landmarks, all in one scenic cruise!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Tour
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Evening Boat Rentals (Fireworks )
Starting at $400 | 2 sizes available
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Chicago Rydables Tours
Our Most Popular Tour! • 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Chicago
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Chicago Rydables Tours
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Boat Tours Explore All
St. Paddy’s Day Green River Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Fireworks Cruise!
All ages • 90 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
90 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Sunset Tour
Watch the sun melt into the horizon on a peaceful offshore Chicago sunset cruise!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Tour
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Evening Boat Rentals (Fireworks )
Starting at $400 | 2 sizes available
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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51′ Sea Ray Sundancer Powerboat
All Ages • 3 to 8 Hours • Up to 12 People
Chicago
Boat Tour
Chicago Sailboat & Yacht Charters
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2026 Air & Water Show - Special Event!
All ages • 2.5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Day Cruise (Endless Summer)
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Endless Summer Chi
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Annual VIP Membership
$250 • 50% off pontoon rentals for the season, yacht discounts, VIP perks
Chicago
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Crystal Empire – 62’ Azimut
🛥️ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 62’ Crystal Empire • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Chicago Skyline Sail
All ages • 75 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
75 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Aston Martin DBS
Audi R8 Spyder
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Chicago Lake Shore Cruise Tour
A 35-mile Group Tour Along Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive for up to 4 Passengers!
Chicago
60 — 90 Minutes
Exotic Car
DS Luxury
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Lamborghini Huracán Evo
Aston Martin Vantage
Rolls-Royce Dawn
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Lamborghini Huracán
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
History Tours Explore All
West Town Guided Instagram Street Art Tour
90 Minutes • All Ages
Chicago
90 minutes
Art Deco Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Native 312 Events
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Open Your Eyes: Chicago's Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Underground + Secrets Walking Tour • 1.5 Miles on foot | All Ages • 2 hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Downtown Friday Pizza Walk
Starting at $59 | Fridays | 5pm - 7:30pm | Try three styles of pizza in less than three hours
Chicago
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Pizza City, USA
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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour (Private)
Guided Tour • 2.5 hours • All Ages
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Chicago
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The Christmas Tree Crawl: The Magic of Chicago at the Holidays
Let's see all the best decorations before they're gone!
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Pop Up Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour (Semi-Private)
2.5 hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover centuries of Art
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Chicago Pizza Bus Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2:30pm | Four different styles of Pizza!
Chicago
Bus Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Pizza City, USA
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Bikes, Bites & Views: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour - Adults (Ages 16+)
Starting at $79.99 | 4.5 Hours | Try all the classic food on your way to Wrigley Field!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
3 Hours • Most Popular
Chicago
3 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Holiday Hike: Season Sampling Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | See and taste how Chicago celebrates the holidays!
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Lincoln Square: West Meets East
European Vibes, Hidden Global Gems
Chicago
3 Hours, 1.5 miles walking
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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River North Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Chicago
Chicago
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Global Street Foods of Uptown
The Most Diverse Food Tour in Chicago!
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Downtown Galena Food & Drink Tour
9 Tastings!• 2.25 Hours • Likely to sell out!
Galena
2.25 hours
Food Tour
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Chicago: Downtown Tour
Most Popular! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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West Loop Pizza Walk - Private Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Private Tours
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Private Wine Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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Chicago Food Tour
Chicago’s Most Social Food Tour • 4 Hours • $139.99
Chicago
4 Hours
Food Tour
YumYum Food Club LLC
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Private Tours Explore All
Lakeside Charters - Private Bareboat Charter aboard Soulshine
4-8 Hours • $350 - $450 / hr
Chicago
4-8 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Lakeside Chicago
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private - Entire Facility) - Bolingbrook, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Bolingbrook
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Bolingbrook, IL
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Bimini
Starting at $45 per person per hour • up to 6 People • Tiki Bar • Captain Service & drinks included*
Chicago
1 - 3 hours
Private Tours
Island Party Boat
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Annual VIP Membership
$250 • 50% off pontoon rentals for the season, yacht discounts, VIP perks
Chicago
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Crystal Viper – 35’ Rio
🚤 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the Fast & Fun Crystal Viper • Up to 6 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Private Chicago History Museum Tour
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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The Gwen
Ages 21+ to Book • 3 to 6 Hour Rentals Available • Up to 13 Passengers • Starting at $900
Chicago
Private Tours
MPower Charters & Yacht Rentals
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Just Gather with Pizza by Sal
All ages • 2 hours • Accommodates 20 - 30 guests • Semi-Private or Private party
Wilmette
2 hours
Private Tours
Buck Russell's
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72ft. Classic Chris Craft
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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High-End Exotic (Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Black Badge Editions)
Private Chauffeur • Vehicles: Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Black Badge Editions
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Young Chefs Baking Basics (new recipes each camp week)
4 Day Camp • 90 minutes daily • ages 8-14
West Chicago
90 minutes/day for 4 days
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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40% off June and July Two Hour Midweek adventure deal
40% off • 2 Hour Mid Week Adventure • only $24 per player!
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Fishing Charter Eight Hour
From $920-$995 - The 8-Hour charter is ideal for anybody who loves spending time on the water!
Winthrop Harbor
8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC
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Pop - up Restaurant Camp
4 Day Camp • 2 hours daily • ages 10-14
West Chicago
2 hours/day for 4 days (Monday -Thursday)
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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Jr. Chefs Cupcake Decorating
4 Day Camp • 90 minutes daily • ages 3-10
West Chicago
90 minutes/day for 4 days
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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Summer Camp at the Market
Children's Summer Camp - July 14-16 at the Planinsek Market Museum
Joliet
10AM - 2PM
Kid-Friendly
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Fishing Charter Six Hour
From $790-$850-The 6-hour charter is the bestseller!
Winthrop Harbor
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC
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Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Chicago
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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Amelia's Shuttle Bus Ghost Tour
65 Minutes • Ages 3+
Galena
65 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
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Up to 3 Hour Adventure at MISH MASH
For those who want to try and beat all of the challenges.
Aurora
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Mish Mash Adventures
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