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
Grey T-Shirt
Group Adventure for Parties of 15-40
Discounted 2 hour adventure for groups of 15 or more.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Focaccia Art
Vegan Option | BYO | Let Your Creativity Shine
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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FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Norridge, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Kids) - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations
Norridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Norridge, IL
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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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Range Time
1 Hour • Ages 21+ for handguns • Ages 18+ for rifles if alone
Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus Tour
Chicago
Chicago Food & City Tours
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Mercedes-Benz S580
Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Private Tours Explore All
BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Aurora, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Aurora
2.5 - 3 Hours
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Aurora, IL
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Gurnee, IL
Includes Up to 10 Kids + 10 Fruit Snacks + 10 Juice Pouches (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Gurnee
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Gurnee, IL
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Bareboat Private Charter
All Ages • 13 Passengers Max • Captain not included per coast guard regulation
Chicago
Private Tours
1st Class Charters Chicago
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Main Deck Enchantment (up to 70 people)
Starting at $70 Per Person • 3 Hours • 80Ft Yacht • Up to 70 People • Price includes a bar package
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Island Party Boat
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29"x 26" Tufting Workshop
Ages 15+ • 4-5 Hours • Private Workshops Available
Paintball: 2-Hour Private Play
Groups of 8 or More | 2 Hour Sessions
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Lake Michigan Cruise
A private Lake Michigan sail with skyline views
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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Paintball: 4-Hour Private Play
Groups of 8 or More | 4 Hour Sessions
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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2 Angler 5-Hour Private Fishing Charter - Spring
Embark on a memorable fishing adventure with our 5 Hour Private Fishing Charter.
Waukegan
5 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Hook’d on Fishing Charters
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Kona (18-36 people)
Starting at $110 Per Person • 3 Hrs • 50ft Party Boat • 18-36 People • Price includes a bar package
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Island Party Boat
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City Tours Explore All
McKinley Park Tour
For all ages! • 105 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of 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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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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Rogers Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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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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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Noble Square Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Bronzeville Tour
For all ages! • 100 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Guided Tours Explore All
Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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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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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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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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Chicago Rydables Tours
Our Most Popular Tour! • 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Chicago
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Chicago Rydables Tours
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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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Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Chicago
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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Pour Paint
Ages 6+ • Private Parties Available
Aurora
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Tuft A Rug
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Aerie's Alpine Coaster
Ages 3 and up • Open year-round • Hours vary by season • Book Online!
Grafton
One ride takes about 10 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Aerie's Resort
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Group Adventure for Parties of 15-40
Discounted 2 hour adventure for groups of 15 or more.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Glow- A Neon Street Art Workshop
Learn street art techniques under ultraviolet light — your colors literally pop off the wall.
Chicago
75 min.
Kid-Friendly
Native 312 Events
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Miami Beach Ultimate City Bike Tour
Starting at $49.99 | 3 Hours | Experience the Best of Miami Beach!
Chicago
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Early Bird Discount 2 Hour Adventures
Ages 12 and up • Best Value. • Discounts Before Noon! Get more quality time together.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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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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Shared Ballooning Flights
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total • 8 Passengers • Most Popular
Huntley
1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total
Kid-Friendly
Balloon
Midwest Ballooning Adventures
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Contemporary Chicago Blues ~LIVE~ with Michael Charles!!
All ages • 2 Hours • Chase your Monday BLUES away!
Chicago
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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56ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Michael Totten
From get togethers to ragers; Rates start at $125/hr, $150/hr for holiday weekends
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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Captain Brian Haas
Come Boating with Captain Brian! Pricing starts @$100/ Hr.
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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48ft. Sea Ray Flybridge
Up to 13 People
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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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 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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Walking Tours Explore All
Beautiful Interiors and The Bean
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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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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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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 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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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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Donut in the Sky
For all ages! • 2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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