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
Paint Your Partner
All Ages Welcome • No Experience Necessary
Bloomington
Merlot & A Masterpiece
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Amelia's Under The Lamplight Dinner Theater
Starting at $74.95
Galena
2 Hours
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
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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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Pretzel Bites
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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London's West End Historic Tea & Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour (w/Top Attractions)
Starting at $69.99 | 4 Hours | Our best all-in-one-Family tour!
St. Pat's River Dyeing • Charters
Grand Luau • 24 to 36 people • $130 per person • 2 hours • includes a bar package
Chicago
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Island Party Boat
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Tank Top (TacoRio Blue)
Great Moments In Vinyl "Tribute to The Doobie Brothers" Concert
Great Moments In Vinyl "Tribute to The Doobie Brothers" Concert - March 20th
Joliet
Up to 2 hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Starting at $99.99 | 4 Hours | Explore Chicago's vibrant Near West Side neighborhoods!
Seattle: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Seattle
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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New York City: Union Square Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
New York City
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Miami Wynwood Walls Food & Graffiti Art Walking Tour
Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami Wynwood's popular food and art scene
Miami
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Brighton & The Lanes Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Brighton
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Vancouver Downtown & Gastown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Vancouver
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
Chicago: Fulton Market Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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West Loop Pizza Walk
Starting at $69 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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Walking Tours Explore All
Architecture Walking Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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West Loop Pizza Walk
Starting at $69 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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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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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition 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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London Historic Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
London
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Boston: Harvard Square Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours
Cambridge
Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Private Tours Explore All
Wagon Rides
A fantastic open air way to enjoy all the beauty The Galena Territory has to offer.
Paintball - Open Play - Reservations Limited
$20 Entry Tickets Plus Combo Packages Including Entry!
Lockport
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Public Cupcake Decorating Workshops with Chef Bobbi Ellis
All ages • 1.5 - 2 hours • Public Workshop •
1.5 - 2 hours
Cooking Class
Buck Russell's
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Great Moments In Vinyl "Tribute to The Doobie Brothers" Concert
Great Moments In Vinyl "Tribute to The Doobie Brothers" Concert - March 20th
Joliet
Up to 2 hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Galveston, Texas
Junior Chefs Birthday Party Private Class
recommended ages 3-8 • 2 hours • pricing starts at $229
West Chicago
Private Tours
The Kitchen Table
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Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner
Night-Bite Walleye Fishing – Southeastern Wisconsin
Wonder Lake
8 Hours
Fishing
Ops Experiences
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Boat Rentals Explore All
Justin Pasciak
FL - CHI insta: @justinpasciak
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Rich Wallace
"Chicago's Finest"
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain David Groover
Rates starts at $100/h
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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48ft. Sea Ray Flybridge
Up to 13 People
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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Captain Doug Stein
I'm a little bit EXTRA - because I'm a LOT EXTRA!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Tanner Ciaramita
$100/hr plus gratuity!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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37ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Taylor Breutzmann
Fun is the only option
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
London's West End Historic Tea & Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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56ft Sea Ray Sundancer Membership
Get a membership and save on rentals!
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Knot My Boat Charters
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Plainfield River Tubing
1 - 4.5 Hours • Ages 5+
1 - 4.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Plainfield River Tubing
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Acura NSX
Couples Ride
Sparking Wine and S'mores 21+
Private SUP with your PUP
A private class for you and your dog
Chicago Skyline Sail
All ages • 75 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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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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Aston Martin DB 11
Bentley Continental GTC
Boat Tours Explore All
Private Boat Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Chicago by Dave
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22 FT Private Pontoon Cruise - 2 Hours
Starting at $350 | Cruise the Chicago river for 2 hours!
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Pontoon Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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18 FT Private Pontoon Cruise - 2 Hours
Starting at $150 | Cruise the Chicago river for 2 hours!
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Pontoon Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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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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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
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago Charters
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Fireworks Cruise!
A Chicago tradition aboard the Official Flagship of the City of Chicago
Chicago
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, Sailing
Tall Ship Windy
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Historical and Architectural Lake & River Tour
April 2026-November 2026
Chicago
90m - 2hrs
Boat Tour
Chicago Fireboat Tours
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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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