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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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Illinois. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Illinois into something truly memorable.
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
Kayak and Paddleboard Lake Rentals
30 Min - 1 Hour • Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddleboards
Lisle
30 Minutes - 1 Hour
Kayak
Naperville Kayak
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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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Kitten Yoga | South Barrington
1 Hour • Ages 10+ • Special Event
South Barrington
Goat Yoga Chicago
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Chicago Food Tour
Chicago’s Most Social Food Tour • 4 Hours • $139.99
4 Hours
Food Tour
YumYum Food Club LLC
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private-Entire Facility) - Gurnee, IL
Includes Up to 15 Kids + 15 Fruit Snacks + 15 Juice Pouches (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Gurnee
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Gurnee, IL
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Jetcar Tour of the San Juan Morro (Fort) - 30 Minute Rentals-Barbie Blue McLaren
Ages 21+ • 30 Minute Rental • 2- Seater Jetcar
San Juan
Ocean Motion Watersports Car
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Oak Park River Forest Gangster Tour
Applied E.I. Part 1: Intrapersonal Intelligence
Galena
7.5 Hours
Tacktics Galena
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The Journey of Mollie's War: WACS and World War II
The Journey of Mollie's War: WACS and World War II - Sunday, May 17th 1:30pm
Joliet
Up to 90 minutes
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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P.T. Murphy Magic
"One of America’s Best Magic Shows!”
Galena
65 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Theater
P.T. Murphy Magic
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Photography Tours Explore All
Miami: Wynwood Art, Culture, & Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miami
2 hours
Food Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Washington DC Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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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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New York City: Midtown Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
New York City
2 hours
Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.2 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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Car Display Photoshoot
Select Your Dream Car! • $1000/per Hour
Chicago
Photography Tour
DS Luxury
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Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Doughnut Tour
2 Hours
Dublin
Up to 2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
2 hours
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Las Vegas Downtown and Fremont Street Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Las Vegas
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Chicago Favorites Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Chicago's most popular food scene
London Holiday Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Philadelphia: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Philadelphia
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Meet Me in Chicago: Solos & Singles Adventure Club
Come Solo. Leave with New Friends.
Chicago
3-4 hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
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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Chicago: Fulton Market Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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New York City: Times Square Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
New York City
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Starting at $99.99 | 4 Hours | Explore Chicago's vibrant Near West Side neighborhoods!
Guided Tours Explore All
The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Semi-Private)
2.5 hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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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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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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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 Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Private)
2.5 Hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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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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Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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History Tours Explore All
Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Holiday Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Dublin
2 hours
History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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The Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Are you brave enough to take a stroll through America's Most Haunted Neighborhood
St Louis
About 2 hours
Kid-Friendly
History Tour
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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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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Toronto's Kensington Market Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Toronto
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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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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Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Doughnut Tour
2 Hours
Dublin
Up to 2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
2 hours
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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City Tours Explore All
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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Logan Square Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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London's West End Historic Tea & Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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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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Hyde Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Meet Me in Chicago: Solos & Singles Adventure Club
Come Solo. Leave with New Friends.
Chicago
3-4 hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Victoria Scenic Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Victoria
2 hours
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Boat Rentals Explore All
48ft. Sea Ray Flybridge
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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USVI Half Day
Best of St John • 4 Hours • Fuel Included
Cruz Bay
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Snorkeling
Salty Viking
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Classic 1950's Milo Boat Rental
2 hours • Up to 6 people • Reserve in advance!
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Rental
Kayak Chicago
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57ft. Power Catamaran
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Batavia Self Guided Rental
All Skill Levels • 1.5 - 3 Hours • Great for beginners!
Batavia, North Aurora
Boat Rental, Kayak, Water Activities
Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak
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Capt. Dave Krell
Fun on the water begins with Chicago's top rated Captain!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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46ft. Sea Ray Express
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain John Brown
From meetings and events to party time! Rates: $100 - $120 per hr + gratuity
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Dan Leslie
Rates start at $100/hr. To have the best time on the water
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Ian Barbosa
"The Fun One"
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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