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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Illinois - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Illinois, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Full day BMX Bike Rentals
Chicago
1 Hour, 2 Hour 8 Hour
Big Marsh Park
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Farm Animal Experience
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • Proceeds benefit animal care at Project Hope Animal Rescue!
Dundee Township
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Farm
Project Hope Animal Rescue
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Private Charter
All ages welcome! • 6-8 Hour Trips
Chicago
6–8 hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Angler Charters
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35”x32” Tufting Workshop
Ages 15+ • 4-6 Hours • Private Workshops Available
Aurora
4-6 Hours
Private Tours
Tuft A Rug
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Enchantment (70 to 120 people)
Starting at $70 Per Person • 3 Hours • 80Ft Yacht • 80 to 120 People • Price includes a bar package
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Island Party Boat
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Music Memberships
Join our membership program and save!
Street Food of Pilsen
3 Hours • All Ages • Authentic Neighborhood Dining
Chicago
3 Hours
Chicago Food & City Tours
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Captain Roland Senn
Your Lake Michigan adventure begins here!
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Knot My Boat Charters
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Pontoon Cruiser
Enjoy a fun day on the water! • Age 21+ • Up to 10 people
Round Lake Park
Faith Properties LLC
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Private Tours Explore All
Chicago Playpen Charter
A private Playpen boat charter for groups, swimming, and lakefront fun
Chicago
4 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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62’ Azimut "Checkmate"
4-6 hours • 13 passenger capacity
Chicago
Private Tours
Meridian Private Yachts
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Chicago Sunset Cruise
A private Lake Michigan sunset sail with beautiful Chicago skyline views
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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Art Institute of Chicago Tour by Art Historian with Skip-the-Line Tickets (Private Tour)
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Museum
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private - Entire Facility) - Vernon Hills, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Vernon Hills
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Vernon Hills, IL
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Private Driver Memberships
40 Private Services Per Month & Unlimited Private Driver Services
BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Lombard, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Lombard
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Lombard, IL
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - North Riverside, IL
Includes Up to 10 Kids + 10 Fruit Snacks + 10 Juice Pouches (Option to Add Kids)
North Riverside
Private Tours
FunFlatables - North Riverside, IL
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Rancho El Grande Transfer
Navy Pier Fireworks Private Charter
All Ages • 7 Passengers Max • Weds & Sat Nights • Captain Included
Chicago
Private Tours
1st Class Charters Chicago
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City Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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Rogers Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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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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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Foodie Tours Explore All
Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition 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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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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Eat the World: Albany Park
Chicago
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Kitchen Sink LLC DBA Our City Food Tours
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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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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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West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Starting at $99.99 | 4 Hours | Explore Chicago's vibrant Near West Side neighborhoods!
Chicago
4 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
3 Hours • Most Popular
Chicago
3 Hours
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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South Beach Food & Fun Walking Tour
Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami's Little Havana food and culture
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Walking Tours Explore All
Haunted History Walking Tour
EVERY Friday and Saturday! • Ages 8+
Springfield
Walking Tour
Springfield Hauntings
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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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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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The Uncensored Architecture and History Private Walking Tour
Ages 18+ • An uncensored architecture and history walk along the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago
1 hour 15 minutes
Private Tours
Walking Tour
SuperDan Walking Tours LLC
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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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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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Beautiful Interiors and The Bean
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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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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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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Boat Rentals Explore All
48ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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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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Captain Tony Cartagena
Experience Summertime Chi the right way with me! • Insta: Captain_tonyc
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain David Groover
Rates starts at $100/h
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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E-Boat Rental
Ages 21+ to rent • Ages 16+ w/ License to operate • Seats 2 People
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Rental
Kayak Chicago
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Captain Dan Leslie
Rates start at $100/hr. To have the best time on the water
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt Michael Gabiga
Lake Michigan Captain • Rates: $100 to $120/hr
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Dave Krell
USCG Licensed - Chicago's top rated Captain!
Chicago
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
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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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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History Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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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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Late Night Haunted History Walking Tour
3 Hour Tour • Late Night Edition!
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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