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The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

Enjoy the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at one of the Windy City's most storied venues on this insider tour of the Chicago Theater. Let your guide lead the way, as you hear about the theater's architecture, history, and famous performers throughout the years. Stand on the famed stage and take in the atmosphere, and see artist signatures from notable performers, including Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton. A great activity for fans of music and live performance.

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

Discover the rich history and architecture of downtown Chicago with local expert Dave Lineal. Walking underneath the soaring buildings, we will learn how Chicago grew to become a global force in culture, commerce, and architecture. How did this roaring city come to be? We will hear the tales of Chicago history immersed in the places where it happened -- exploring historic building interiors like the world's oldest skyscrapers, City Hall, and the old library. This deep dive in city history and architecture aims to deepen our appreciation of what Chicago is today.

History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago Highlights Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Immerse yourself in Chicago's architectural heritage on an exclusive walking tour, delving into the city's iconic structures and Art Deco gems. Begin your intimate journey by marveling at the grandeur of the Wrigley Building, followed by a step into the opulence of the Palmer House Hilton lobby. Admire the sleek lines of the Carbide and Carbon Building, a testament to Art Deco elegance, before appreciating the historic significance of the Reliance Building. Conclude your architectural odyssey with a visit to the exquisite Chicago Cultural Center, a masterpiece of design and culture. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide illuminates Chicago's rich history and architectural evolution, weaving captivating stories that offer insight into the city's vibrant past and enduring legacy.

Chicago Highlights Private Walking Tour with a Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Take your architecture spotting off the streets and inside some of the most iconic buildings in Chicago with this unique Art Deco-themed tour. Get up close and personal with the glamorous style of the early 20th century as you delve beyond the downtown facades to explore glorious interior spaces from the 1920s and 1930s, with their ornate brass and marble details, mosaics, stained glass, and other treasures that most architecture tours miss.

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago West Loop Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cookies, & More

Head to one of Chicago’s top neighborhoods for food lovers—and try donuts from four of the Windy City’s top specialty bakeries—on this indulgent walking tour. Meet your guide at the Chicago French Market in the morning, and come hungry: you’ll enjoy four different donuts, each representing different culinary styles and traditions. As you go, wander the West Loop and Restaurant Row, and learn more about Chicago’s dining scene.

Chicago West Loop Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cookies, & More

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago Hidden Gem: Mid-Century Cocktail Bars Walking Tour

Step into Chicago’s coolest hidden bars on a mid-century cocktail adventure! Join a local guide to discover vintage lounges, secret speakeasies, and retro bars most tourists miss. Savor expertly crafted cocktails (own expense), hear untold stories of the city’s nightlife boom, and soak in stylish decor straight from the 1950s and 60s. This small-group tour is perfect for cocktail lovers, architecture buffs, and anyone seeking an off-the-beaten-path night out in the Windy City.

Chicago Hidden Gem: Mid-Century Cocktail Bars Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Candle Making Experience Near Museums & Millennium Park

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to highlight the unique tastes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Chicago’s Chinatown. This comprehensive tour combines a curated food-tasting journey with an exploration of iconic landmarks, making it the most enriching and flavorful Chinatown experience available in such a short duration. All of the restaurants and shops we pick for you are our member businesses of Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce with guaranteed food quality and hospitality! You get the most of your money and time! A minimum of 4 participants is required for this experience. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.

Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Photography Session with Local Photographer in Chicago

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Chicago and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Chicago, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

Private Photography Session with Local Photographer in Chicago

1 hourFree Cancellation

The"Bean"

Have only a short stay planned in Chicago? Make the most of your time in the Windy City, and see more of the city in less time, when you book a private driving tour of Chicago. Pick between several convenient tour times, and meet your guide and driver directly at your hotel. Over the course of your excursion, you’ll make stops at highlight attractions like the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Millennium Park, and Museum Campus. You’ll also learn about Chicago’s history and can spy other remarkable sights as you go.

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

Escape Chicago for a day and experience Milwaukee’s culture, food, and legendary beer scene. This curated day trip includes highlights such as the Harley-Davidson Museum, free time at the Milwaukee Public Market, and an optional Miller Brewery tour and tasting. Enjoy scenic views along the lakefront and an outside visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum before returning to Chicago. Ideal for travelers looking for a relaxed, well-rounded introduction to Milwaukee.

Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Walking Tour and Game

Dive into Chicago’s Magnificent Mile on an interactive scavenger hunt, perfect for families, friends, or team building! Guided by clues on your phone, you’ll solve puzzles, unlock local legends, and discover iconic sites like the Old Water Tower, Tribune Tower, and bustling Riverwalk—plus hidden gems along the way. Go at your own pace, compete for fun, and see the best of Chicago’s lively downtown in a whole new way. Teams of up to six welcome; no local knowledge required—just curiosity and comfy shoes.

Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Walking Tour and Game

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once seemed as though the stunning architectural details of Chicago's Old Post Office would be lost to time while the building sat vacant for almost two decades. But the 2.8 million square foot building, completed in 1934, recently went through a monumental renovation and now serves as a modern multi-use event and office space that meets today's need for large, light-filled workspaces. See how historic artifacts and building details have been creatively incorporated into the Old Post Office's design including the conversion of the roof to a 3.5-acre urban rooftop park. Old places can become new spaces when a developer with vision collaborates with an award-winning architectural team.

Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chicago BYOT Screen Printing Workshop: Make Your Own Art Tee

Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of screen printing in this beginner-friendly Chicago workshop. Bring your own t-shirt or sweatshirt and use professional equipment—and 20+ bold, premade designs—to create a unique, wearable piece of art. Guided by local experts at Remade in Chicago, you’ll master the ink-pulling technique, try layering or mixing designs, and leave with a one-of-a-kind upcycled tee. No experience or art skills required—just bring your imagination and a shirt to print. Perfect for individuals, friends, or creative groups!

Chicago BYOT Screen Printing Workshop: Make Your Own Art Tee

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade

Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

Take a deep dive into Chicago's food scene on a small-group walking tour. Head for several of the city's most-notable eateries, including Billy Goat Tavern, known for its "cheezborger," Pizzeria Uno, birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pies; and Al’s Beef, a favorite since 1938. Along the way, hear about the friendly rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and more.

Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

DIY Cocktail Candle and Wine Bottle Cutting Class in Chicago

Get ready to unleash your creativity at the BYOB Candle-Making Class at Chicago Candle Co. This hands-on workshop invites you to craft stunning, personalized candles from upcycled wine bottles, all while enjoying your favorite drinks. Under the guidance of friendly instructors, you’ll learn the art of glass cutting and soy wax pouring, choosing from a variety of cocktail-inspired scents. Bond with friends or make new ones in a welcoming atmosphere as you create unique pieces that reflect your individual style and eco-friendly values. Perfect for a fun night out or a memorable group activity in the heart of Chicago.

DIY Cocktail Candle and Wine Bottle Cutting Class in Chicago

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

There’s so much amazing architecture in Chicago but wandering around alone can leave you overwhelmed, and unsure of what you’re looking at. Check out some of Chicago's most important new buildings on an architecture walking tour. The tour is focused on the area around the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), beside the Chicago River, so you don’t get overwhelmed exploring the whole city. Admission to the CAC’s galleries is also included.

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Home of the World's Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad Ali.

This is not a bus tour, 90% of our tours are 11 people or less, as we specialize in small, personalized group tours. This gives us the space and time to take pictures and have great conversation! The personal, small tour approach allows travelers to have a personal tour experience of the city. With our small tour there are opportunities for questions and non-scripted conversations. A true experience. We have additional tours that accommodate large groups but this tour is geared towards sights and fluid conversations about the black starts of Chicago! The guide will take photos for you while educating you on the city and it's historical residents. On the Chicago Soul House tour, travelers tour the South Side of Chicago and can see the homes of the city's stars. The antidotes and stories are being told by someone who sang at the same lounges as Jennifer Hudson, played with Muhammad Ali as a child and traveled to Chicago during the Great Black Migration.

2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Serving deep-dish at Labriola

Sample three different styles of pizza all in one day: this Chicago tasting tour offers a delicious way to explore. In the evening, meet your guide at the first restaurant, and be sure to come hungry—you’ll sample everything from the city’s iconic deep-dish pizza to Neapolitan and artisan slices. In between, meet the pizza makers and learn more about the Windy City’s culinary history.

Friday Night Pizza Crawl - River North, Chicago

2 hours 30 minutes

Chicago Architecture Tour - Skyscrapers, History and Photo Ops

Explore the architectural extravaganza of Chicago downtown and discover the most amazing and captivating facts about the first high-rises, city planning, and construction history. Get a unique chance to combine touring by foot and by L train, and see the city’s most iconic landmarks like The Rookery Building, Chicago Cultural Center, First Arts Building, and more 19th and early 20th-century masterpieces. Be ready to see the City by the Lake from a new perspective and get to know it even closer as you stroll down its streets and travel by train. Enjoy the small-group experience and don’t miss a thing as you travel Discover the downtown and historical building together with your local knowledgeable guide Marvel at architectural landmarks of the City by the Lake and get to know the stories behind them Combine a walking tour with a train to see more landmarks and iconic sights on one tour.

2 Hours Chicago Architecture Tour - Skyscrapers and Photo Ops

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Chicago Pier Fireworks Segway Tour

Experience Chicago at its most magical—and admire views that few other visitors get to see—on this evening Segway tour. Visit popular Grant Park and see Buckingham Fountain’s summertime light show, with an illuminated Windy City skyline as the perfect backdrop. Then, glide along the lakefront, and admire Chicago's weekly summer fireworks display at Navy Pier from a secret location. Guided Segway training plus the use of a helmet are included.

Chicago Pier Fireworks Segway Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago Skyline Snap Tour Helicopter Flight Over Chicago

Witness Chicago’s stunning skyline from above on this exhilarating helicopter tour. Departing from the Vertiport, the flight offers breathtaking views of the city’s iconic architecture, including Soldier Field and the Shedd Aquarium, as well as the picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline. This unforgettable experience showcases 8 key points of interest along a scenic 10-mile route, perfect for photography enthusiasts and those seeking a unique perspective of the Windy City. - 10-mile scenic helicopter flight over Chicago's skyline - Fly past famous landmarks like Soilder Field and Chinatown - Minimum of 2 passengers required, maximum of 3 per flight - Free parking available at the Vertiport Chicago

Chicago Skyline Snap Tour Helicopter Flight Over Chicago

7 to 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a private pedicab tour through Lincoln Park with your friends, family or partner- every tour is customized to what your party wants to see and do!

Discover the hidden gems of Lincoln Park on a private, open-air pedicab ride guided by a local storyteller. Relax as you explore lush gardens, the iconic lily pond, lakefront views, and landmark architecture— all without the effort of walking or the crowds of bus tours. Your route and pace are fully customizable, with plenty of photo stops and personal stories that bring Chicago’s past to life. Perfect for families, visitors with mobility needs, photography lovers, or anyone seeking a breezy, memorable Chicago adventure.

Lincoln Park Secrets: Private Enchanted Pedicab History Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Entrance to Chicago Riverwalk surrounded by skyscrapers, Chicago

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Chicago Riverwalk

The Magnificent Mile in Chicago on a warm spring day.

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The Magnificent Mile

The statue of a lion at the entrance to Art Institute of Chicago, USA

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Art Institute of Chicago

A woman exploring the view from the Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower.

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Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

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What are the best art and culture tours in Chicago?

There are plenty of high-quality Chicago art and culture tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

What are the most affordable art and culture tours in Chicago?

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Are guided art and culture tours in Chicago worth it?

Yes, guided art and culture tours in Chicago are considered worth it by travelers. They provide an engaging way to explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, world-class museums, and iconic architecture with insights from knowledgeable local guides. Whether you're cruising the river, touring the Art Institute, or sampling food in Chinatown, these tours offer a deeper understanding of Chicago's creative and cultural identity.

Per one customer who booked the Chicago in a Day: Food, History & Architecture Walking Tour, "David was an awesome guide of the city. Chicago is an amazing town and we learned so much. The food and architecture is top-notch. We had a great time and our group was fun!"

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