All Illinois Tours & Excursions in 2026

Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your chauffeur completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the reception of the hotel, will offer to assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle. Your driver will open and close the door for you, and for your safety, guests are only permitted to ride in the back seat. We’re here to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling healthy, happy, and ready to take your flight.

See a different side to Chicago on a haunted history tour of the city that takes you to spots you'd otherwise miss, including secret parlors and underground tunnels, plus movie theaters and speakeasies with chilling pasts. With a guide, explore the creepy past of one of Chicago’s most famous bootleggers, and stay entertained with chilling tales throughout.

Traveling to the airport is too important to leave to chance. Make sure you catch your departing flight on time during this private one-way car transfer between Chicago’s city center and Chicago Midway Airport. Ride comfortably from any hotel or private address in your own chauffeured vehicle. Get dropped off right outside the departures terminal, with pre-booked rides timed to your flight schedule.

Enjoy a food-focused cruise along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, departing conveniently from Michigan Avenue. This experience combines city views with curated wine and cheese pairings in a relaxed, social setting. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating for comfort in a range of weather conditions, while the absence of narration allows for uninterrupted conversation. A full-service bar is also available for additional drinks throughout the cruise.

Get ready for the most complete adventure the city has to offer—an immersive Full Day Chicago Food Tour and Walking Tour that blends Chicago’s legendary flavors with its most iconic landmarks. Savor Chicago Pizza, Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, Garrett’s Chicago Mix Popcorn, and the original Palmer House Brownie, or elevate your day with our VIP craft beer upgrade. This unforgettable Chicago in a Day Tour explores Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue, Cloud Gate, Chicago Theater, and more, guided by true local experts. Enjoy a 5-hour journey through culture and cuisine, plus a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental to continue the adventure along Lake Michigan. Recently honored among the “Top 10 Food Tours in America” (USA Today) and “Top 20 Food Tours in the World” (TripAdvisor), this award-winning Culinary Tour is one of the top Things to do in Chicago. Don’t miss the most delicious, scenic Full Day Food Tour in Chicago—all in one extraordinary day.

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. Tour Chicago in a small group perfect for busy sidewalks and get up close to monumental art! Join one of our expert guides on this unique and exclusive 2.5 hour guided walking tour of Downtown Chicago. Highlights Include: Edward Kemeys’s “Lions” Juame Plensa’s “Crown Fountain” Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Gate” (The Bean) Eduardo Kobra’s “Muddy Waters” Pablo Picasso’s “Untitled” Joan Miro’s “Chicago” Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo” Marc Chagall’s “Four Seasons” Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Glass Creation Augustus St. Gaudens “Abraham Lincoln” Marcel Francois Loyau “Clarence Buckingham Fountain”

Discover the stories, styles, and spirit that built Chicago into the architectural capital of the world. On this walking tour through the Loop, you’ll explore the birthplace of the skyscraper, visit landmarks like the Chicago Theatre, the Pablo Picasso at the Daley Plaza, and Millennium Park, and see how the city rose from the Great Fire to define modern design. Led by a friendly local guide who’s passionate about Chicago’s history and architecture, this tour brings the skyline to life one building, story, and photo stop at a time. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a first-time visitor, or a curious local, you’ll walk away seeing Chicago in a whole new way.

Book your private arrival transfer from Chicago O`Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago. Avoid the hassle of waiting in long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at the scheduled time, and you can travel comfortably to your destination. We track your flight. Our driver greets you with a name plate. We provide door-to-door service. There are no hidden charges. We use clean cars and professional drivers.

Discover many of Chicago's best-known landmarks—and explore without breaking a sweat—on this private electric bike tour. Meet your guide right at the Buckingham Fountain, grab your e-bike and helmet, and get ready to explore. You'll view Lakefront landmarks like the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium, will zip right along the waters of Lake Michigan, and will stop to soak up picture-perfect views of the Chicago skyline.

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.

With this AI app, you're no longer restricted to crowded group tours or rigid scripts. Explore iconic Chicago sites like Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile—or dive deep into 1920s mobster hangouts and hidden Prairie Style masterpieces. Ask about literally anything that catches your eye—from a Gilded Age historic district to a secret jazz club or a towering steel-and-glass skyscraper. The Windy City's deepest secrets are entirely yours to uncover. Point & Discover: Snap a photo of any monument or museum masterpiece to instantly receive a captivating and accurate story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Ultimate Freedom: Navigate seamlessly with interactive map-based audio tours. Your schedule, your pace, your rules. Choose Your Vibe: Select a narrator persona that matches your style—from a deep-diving scholar to a fun companion for the kids. Get Started: 7 Days of Premium Access available instantly for iPhone and Android.

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables, The Dark Knight, The Bear, and more. See the theater from Public Enemies, Harold Washington Library from Ocean’s Eleven, the Chicago Board of Trade and Calder’s Flamingo from Ferris Bueller, iconic Blues Brothers spots, and Bruce Wayne’s penthouse and Harvey Dent’s office from The Dark Knight. Perfect for film buffs and Chicago enthusiasts alike.

Discover many of Chicago’s best-known landmarks—and see the city dressed up in its festive best—on this holiday walking tour of the Windy City. Come bundled and join your guide and small group to explore the famous Christkindlmarket. Then continue to discover Millennium Park’s ice rink and Christmas tree, stroll the Magnificent Mile’s glowing lights, and more while you hear fun facts and cultural insights from your guide.

Explore Chicago’s vibrant street art and creative neighborhoods on a private, fully personalized tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares insights into the city’s artistic communities, mural culture, and the stories behind each neighborhood. Begin in Pilsen Murals District, famous for colorful public artworks celebrating local heritage, then visit the National Museum of Mexican Art to see traditional and contemporary exhibits. Continue along 16th Street Murals Corridor, featuring large-scale murals reflecting social movements and cultural identity. Next, explore Fulton Market, a trendy district filled with galleries, restaurants, and creative spaces, and finish at Wabash Arts Corridor in downtown, where towering murals create a striking open-air gallery. This flexible, door-to-door private tour offers an immersive, relaxed way to experience Chicago’s dynamic art scene and creative spirit.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around the trendy arts neighborhood Fulton Market. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Have the special chance to head inside some of Chicago’s most notable architectural highlights—and learn all about their history of hauntings and spooky encounters—on this two-in-one tour. Meet your guide and group in the Loop, and get ready to explore the interior of the historic Palmer House, the Fine Arts Building, and other landmarks, all while hearing chilling ghost stories.

Discover authentic Italian cooking in Chicago during this pasta-making class hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to just 8 guests, this immersive workshop showcases the art of crafting fresh pasta dough and creating a full three-course menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Bruschetta with ripe tomatoes and basil on crisp bread - Main course: Handcrafted gnocchi with tomato-basil sauce - Dessert: Classic tiramisù with mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers With personalized instruction from your pasta chef, this small-group class combines hands-on practice with flavorful dining. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with their freshly made meal.

This tour is special because it combines a personalized street and night tour experience with expert photography guidance in Chicago. You’ll explore both iconic landmarks and hidden streets, capturing the city’s character from golden hour through to its dazzling night lights. As skyscrapers glow and trains blur past, your professional guide helps you master techniques like composition, long exposure, and low-light shooting. Designed around your skill level, this private tour ensures one-on-one coaching, creative development, and unique photo opportunities. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s a hands-on journey through Chicago’s streets after dark, where every corner becomes a chance to create striking images. Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles Training your eye: finding subjects, lighting, composition Taking control of your camera: f-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing Reviewing your photography

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.

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.

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck sits 1,000 feet above Chicago’s legendary Michigan Avenue. Located on the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan (formerly the John Hancock Center), 360 CHICAGO gives you the opportunity to experience the best views of the Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan. 360 CHICAGO’s concourse level includes an interactive exhibit highlighting the rich history and vibrant cultures that make Chicago diverse and beautiful. Get inspired to explore Chicago beyond downtown through experiences like The City Beautiful and City Neighborhoods. Travel to the 94th floor in 40-seconds on one of North America’s fastest elevators and step foot onto 360 CHICAGO to experience what 'Travel & Leisure Magazine' voted one of the best views in America. CloudBar serves up iconic Chicago snacks, like Garrett’s popcorn, and neighborhood-inspired cocktails with local breweries on tap. CloudWalk takes you on vibrant, joyful walk through Chicago’s neighborhoods and makes for the perfect photo op!

It is a one-way private transfer between the airport and the hotel in the city center, which is the most convenient and safe way to transfer by a vehicle with a legal qualification. All prices are included, no additional charge. The driver will meet you at the exit of the arrival hall or lobby of the hotel with your name tag. You will then be offered a reliable, hassle-free private transfer • Transfer from the airport to the hotel or transfer from the hotel to the airport • The car we provide complies with applicable laws and regulations, insurance is provided, fully insured, • Transfer by private car with air conditioning • Relax as a professional driver helps with luggage • Emergency customer support service 7*24 hours. If you book a car before 12 p.m., you can contact a Russian assistant for help if you have any problems • 24 hours free cancellation

Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience -Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn. -Great deal -See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind. -Listen again after taking the tour. -The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime. This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.

Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and insights about the city’s architecture, neighborhoods, and history as the skyline comes alive after sunset. Begin along the Magnificent Mile, where illuminated skyscrapers and elegant streets create a stunning urban scene. Continue to the Chicago River for reflections of iconic buildings, then visit Navy Pier with its sparkling Ferris wheel and waterfront views. Drive along Lake Shore Drive to admire the dramatic skyline over Lake Michigan, and finish at Adler Planetarium for one of the city’s most spectacular panoramic night views. This flexible, door-to-door private tour offers a relaxed, immersive way to enjoy Chicago’s landmarks and lakefront illuminated under the night sky.