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
FIELD TRIP (100% Private - Entire Facility) - Vernon Hills, IL
Includes up to 40 Kids - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations (Option to Add Kids)
Vernon Hills
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Vernon Hills, IL
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Lollipop League Party
Our most affordable party option!
Champaign
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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2026 HOLIDAY SEASON FARM TOUR (Nov. 7 - Dec. 30)
$19 per person age 2 and up. (Age 1 and under FREE)
From Home to House Museum
Lecture - September 19th at the Planinsek Market Museum
Joliet
1 hr
Private Tours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Alton YWCA Overnight Investigation
An overnight investigation in one of the most haunted locations in the St. Louis Area!
Alton
4 Hours
Ghost Tour
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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Speed Boat Rides
Chicago speedboat thrills with your own soundtrack!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Rental
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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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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Fall Foliage & History Tour
For all ages! • 4.5 Hours • Seats are Limited!
Grafton
4.5 hours
Great Rivers & Routes
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Weekend Shopping-Only Tickets
All Ages • 3 Hours • Valid for on-site purchases. Excludes activities.
Waukegan
Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Audi R8 Spyder
Lamborghini Aventador S
Lamborghini Huracán Evo
Aston Martin DBS
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Ed.1
Acura NSX
Audi RS Q8
Bentley Continental GTC
Land Rover Range Rover
Walking Tours Explore All
Haunted History Walking Tour
EVERY Friday and Saturday! • Ages 8+
Springfield
Walking Tour
Springfield Hauntings
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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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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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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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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Museum Private Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Museum, Walking Tour, Wildlife, Zoo
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Offbeat Street Art Tour of Logan Square
$35 per Adult & $20 for Kids (10 and under) | 2 Hours | Street Art & Murals
Chicago
City Tour, Walking Tour
Offbeat Street Art Tour
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Story in Stone Tour
$25 | 2.5-Hour History & Horror Tour of the Alton Penitentiary
Alton
Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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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The Uncensored Architecture and History Public Walking Tour
Ages 18+ • An uncensored architecture and history walk along the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago
1 hour 15 minutes
Walking Tour
SuperDan Walking Tours LLC
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Private Tours Explore All
Lake Michigan Cruise
A private Lake Michigan sail with skyline views
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
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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Reserved Event Room
Would you like to reserve the event space with your group? 2 hour private use for your team.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room, Recreational Vehicle
Mish Mash Adventures
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Art Institute of Chicago Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets (Semi Private)
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Museum
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Bolingbrook, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids - Valid for Schools, Day Cares and Organizations
Bolingbrook
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Bolingbrook, IL
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FIELD TRIP (100% Private-Entire Facility) - Lombard, IL
Includes up to 40 Kids - Valid for Schools, Day Cares and Organizations
Lombard
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Lombard, IL
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FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Vernon Hills, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations (Option to Add Kids)
Vernon Hills
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Vernon Hills, IL
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Chicago Ridge, IL
Includes Up to 10 Kids + 10 Fruit Snacks + 10 Juice Pouches
Chicago Ridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Chicago Ridge, IL
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Chicago Fireworks Cruise
A charter cruise with front-row views of Navy Pier fireworks from Lake Michigan
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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Boat Tours Explore All
Victory Lap Yacht Private Charter
Up to 12 Passengers
Chicago
3–4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
BIP Boating
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18 FT Private Pontoon Cruise
Starting at $150 | Cruise the Chicago river for 2 hours or more!
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Pontoon Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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LAKE ADVENTURE TOUR
Iconic architecture meets high-speed thrills through downtown.
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Blackhawk Boat Tours, LLC
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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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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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Adventure Lake and River Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Blackhawk Boat Tours, LLC
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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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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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Sunset on the Chicago River
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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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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Experience Chicago Explore All
2 Hour BMX Bike Rentals
Chicago
1 Hour, 2 Hour 8 Hour
Big Marsh Park
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LAKE ADVENTURE TOUR
Iconic architecture meets high-speed thrills through downtown.
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Blackhawk Boat Tours, LLC
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Lamborghini Huracán
Ferrari F8 Spider
Bairros Interessantes de Chicago
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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Rolls-Royce Ghost
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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Tour O Melhor de Chicago - Edição Especial Maratona
Chicago
3 Horas
Chicago Travel & Tours
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2-Day French Pastry Intensive with Baker Bettie
2-Day Workshop | Croissants, Macarons, & More!
History Tours Explore All
Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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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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 Pizza Walk - Private Tour
Starting at $49 | 5pm - 7:30pm | Try three styles of pizza in less than three hours
Chicago
Private Tours
History Tour, Walking Tour
Pizza City, USA
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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Tour
2 Hours
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
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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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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Late Night Haunted History Walking Tour
3 Hour Tour • Late Night Edition!
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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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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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