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Get the most out of your trip to Chicago as you enjoy discount access to five of the city’s top attractions with the CityPASS®. This easy-to-use mobile ticket grants you free entry into top-tier sights including the Chicago's most famous aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, plus your choice of admission to three of the following attractions: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium, or Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

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.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW) with this private transfer service. Meet your professional chauffeur at your hotel in downtown Chicago (or other Chicagoland destinations), and relax on the journey to the airport in a private sedan or minivan. You can leave the navigation to someone else, and reach the airport relaxed and in time for your flight.

Discover Chicago like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, lingering at fascinating locations or moving swiftly through others as your interests guide you. Our expertly crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even longtime residents don't know, transforming you from tourist to insider as you uncover the authentic soul of the Windy City. Unlike rigid group tours that rush you past remarkable details, you'll have the flexibility to choose which attractions captivate you most, creating a personalized journey that matches your curiosity and schedule perfectly. You'll experience the city as locals do – unhurried, authentic, and deeply connected to the stories that shaped this magnificent metropolis, all while enjoying a superior experience that combines the convenience of independence with the depth of expert knowledge.

Hook up with a paranormal investigator to tour Chicago's Lincoln Park and look for paranormal activity. Stroll through the neighborhood and learn about the Great Fire of 1871, Suicide Bridge, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and visit Lincoln Park, and the old City Cemetery. You'll get the chance to try out some of the ghost-detecting equipment.

Skip navigating around the city with a map and guidebook and explore Chicago's iconic landmarks in just a few hours on this sightseeing tour led by an expert guide. Board a comfortable, large-windowed minibus and explore Downtown and North Side neighborhoods, stopping to visit several locations and hear about the historical and cultural factors that make Chicago unique. Upgrade your tour with a popular open-top boat tour on the Chicago River that focuses on the city's renowned architecture.

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to explore Chicago's top attractions is through a Chicago Explorer Pass by Go City. Save money compared to buying individual attraction tickets, and create your own sightseeing itinerary by choosing from among more than 35 top sites, including the Skydeck Chicago, a sightseeing cruise, a hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, Navy Pier, and more.

Bored of traditional walking tours? Try an experience that mixes sightseeing with an engaging game in this murder mystery tour through Chicago. Play as a detective and a suspect as you wander through various neighborhoods and see the city. Learn about the real legends and crimes of Chicago while you try to solve a murder.

Enjoy a memorable, one-of-a-kind night out on Lake Michigan aboard this combination dinner, dancing, and sightseeing cruise. Make your own way to Navy Pier, and set off as the evening begins. You can admire views of Chicago’s picture-perfect skyline as the sun starts to set. While on board, take advantage of the all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, drinks to purchase, a DJ-helmed soundtrack, and even a fireworks display (weather permitting).

Leave behind Chicago’s buzz and see the Windy City as it used to be, some 150 years ago. The Oldtown Triangle—one of the most beloved ‘hoods in the city—survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and it still stands today as a beacon to history. With your guide at the helm, you’ll witness fantastic architecture, national landmarks, and hear stories of the city’s often wild past.

Discover one of Chicago’s most picturesque, historic neighborhoods—and learn all about the buildings that make it an architectural standout—on this small-group walking tour of Wicker Park. Meet your guide in the morning, and set off on foot: you’ll discover the 19th-century workers’ cottages that fill the neighborhood, will admire local landmarks like mansions and historic baths, and will learn all about the city’s architectural history.

Enjoy an immersive way to discover Chicago's more recent architectural heritage with this small-group walking tour. Led by your architectural expert guide, you'll discover many of the Windy City's modern, postmodern, and other newer structures, including works by architects like Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, and beyond. As you go, your guide will point out the buildings many visitors overlook, and share stories from their history you wouldn't otherwise hear.

Discover Chicago architectural treasures—and immerse yourself in the Windy City's history—on this small-group walking tour. Your focus is the iconic stained glass pieces crafted and designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company. Following your guide from the Chicago Architecture Center, visit four late-19th-century landmarks that contain glass works by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries. This in-depth, insider tour is a must-do for history and architecture fans.

Explore the Loop's famous architecture—and learn insider facts and stories that you wouldn't encounter if exploring alone—on this small-group walking tour. Led by your Chicago Architecture Center–certified guide, you'll discover some of the city's oldest skyscrapers, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Admire the Rookery building, see the Marquette building, and much more, all while soaking up the city's ineffable energy.

Embark on a captivating walking tour that delves into the intriguing legacy of the Midwest's most notorious mobsters and gangs. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Windy City as you stroll through its vibrant streets, where the echoes of a century of Mob activity intertwine with the modern cityscape. Traverse the iconic Michigan Avenue, once a hub of illicit operations masterminded by the infamous Al Capone, and uncover the hidden secrets of the past that now lie beneath the surface of changing demographics and contemporary establishments. Brace yourself for chilling tales of mob hits and ongoing underworld dealings, as you unravel a dark and compelling narrative that still resonates through the streets today.

Immerse yourself in the pizza culture of Chicago on this hearty lunch tour. Enjoy deep dish—and then go beyond it, with commentary from your food-loving guide and tastes of four different pizza varieties. Learn all about Chicago's history and culinary heritage as you go, and receive an introduction to the city's pizza scene that's more in depth than what other tours offer.

Explore the sights and skyscrapers of Chicago’s spectacular Riverwalk on this private, self-led smartphone walking tour. Upon booking, download the app and receive a password to access your tour; once it’s on your phone, it is valid for an entire year. Set off at a time that works best for you: see highlights like the Merchandise Mart, Wrigley Building, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and much more.

You will have an amazing day tour in Giza area, discover the pyramids of Giza. Khufu pyramid is the biggest pyramid in Egypt was built by king Khufu in the 26 century BC. Visit the other two pyramids and also you will see the sphinx and the valley temple of the king khafra. You will have a guided tour in Gem the biggest museum in the world, this museum has more than 100 thousand pieces of artifacts.

Considered Chicago’s original “Millionaire’s Row,” Prairie Avenue in the Near South Side is renowned for its Gilded Age mansions—and this tour makes exploring easy (and delightfully spooky). In the evening, meet your guide in front of the Glessner House, and set off with ghost-hunting gear to accompany you. In between spotting highlights including the Marshall Field Jr. Mansion and the Henry B. Clarke House, you’ll hunt for specters and hear ghost stories.

Chicago is world-renowned for its architecture—and this small-group walking tour offers the ideal introduction to its iconic buildings, its architectural eras, and the starchitects who have left their impression on the city. Meet your guide at the Chicago Architecture Center and set off on foot: you’ll discover highlights like the Wrigley Building and Marina City, will see works by Renzo Piano and Frank Gehry, and will learn all about Chicago history.

Learn all about the history beyond one of Chicago’s best-known thoroughfares—and spot numerous architectural icons as you go—on this small-group walking tour of the Magnificent Mile. Meet your guide at the Chicago Architecture Center and set off to soak up the street’s ambiance, and discover highlights like the Wrigley Building, John Hancock Center, and more. Entry to the Chicago Architecture Center is also included, so you can extend the experience.

Save time upon arrival to the Chicago Architecture Center; with prepaid tickets in hand, you won't have to wait in line at the box office. Your tickets guarantee your admission even on sold-out days. You'll get access to all the exhibits and galleries, including the Chicago model exhibit and a selection of rotating architecture exhibits.

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.

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.