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
The Cosmic Underground Show
The galaxy's most intimate magic and mind reading experience
Annual Gala and Fundraiser
All Ages
Bloomington
2.5 hours
Prairie Fire Theatre
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Pontoon Cruiser
Enjoy a fun day on the water! • Age 21+ • Up to 10 people
Round Lake Park
Faith Properties LLC
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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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BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private-Entire Facility) - Aurora, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Aurora
3 Hours
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Aurora, IL
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Genius
Ages 21+ to Book • 3 to 6 Hour Rentals Available • Up to 13 Passengers • Starting at $900
Chicago
Private Tours
MPower Charters & Yacht Rentals
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Self-Guided Group Visits
Plan your own visit! Reserve your snacks and get a discount on sugar pie pumpkins.
Champaign
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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Private Chicago History Museum Tour
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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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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Guided Tours Explore All
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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Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Para-Lab, held in the Lemp Brewery Sub-Basement
An ongoing paranormal research project held in the most haunted area of the Lemp Brewery
St Louis
2 Hours
Brewery, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza 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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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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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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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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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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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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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Experience Chicago Explore All
2026 Air & Water Show - Special Event! - Group Rates • 20+ People
All ages • 2.5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Ferrari 296 GTS
Lamborghini Huracan
Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
Art + Literacy
1 hour • Grades 3 - 5
Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
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Navy Pier Fireworks Private Charter
All Ages • 7 Passengers Max • Weds & Sat Nights • Captain Included
Chicago
Private Tours
1st Class Charters Chicago
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McLaren Artura
37ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Private Boat Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Bentley Flying Spur
Walking Tours Explore All
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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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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Beautiful Interiors and The Bean
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Boston: Harvard Square Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours
Cambridge
2 hours
Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
1 hour 30 minutes
St Louis
1 hour 30 minutes
Walking Tour
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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London Holiday Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, 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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Donut in the Sky
For all ages! • 2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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Boat Rentals Explore All
Captain Rich Wallace
"Chicago's Finest"
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Premium 27' Tritoon Bar Boat
Party boat with built in kitchen!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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24' Pontoon
Budget friendly!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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Captain Dan Leslie
Rates start at $100/hr. To have the best time on the water
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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BVI Full Day
Explore the BVI in style • Fuel Included
Cruz Bay
8 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Salty Viking
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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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25' Pontoon
High performance pontoon!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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16' Fishing Boat
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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Premium 27' Tritoon
High performance tritoon!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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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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History Tours Explore All
New Orleans Historic Donut & Beignet Tour
One of our Newest! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
New Orleans
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Underground Donut Tour
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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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London Historic Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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The Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Are you brave enough to take a stroll through America's Most Haunted Neighborhood
St Louis
About 2 hours
Kid-Friendly
History Tour
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
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Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour (Private)
Guided Tour • 2.5 hours • All Ages
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Chicago
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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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West Town Guided Instagram Street Art Tour
90 Minutes • All Ages
Chicago
90 minutes
Art Deco Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Native 312 Events
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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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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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
2 hours
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Foodie Tours Explore All
London Holiday Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking 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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London Historic Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Lincoln Square: West Meets East
European Vibes, Hidden Global Gems
Chicago
3 Hours, 1.5 miles walking
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Miami South Beach Donuts, Pastelitos & Patisserie Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Miami Beach
2 hours
Art Deco Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Vancouver Downtown & Gastown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Vancouver
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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South Beach Food & Fun Walking Tour
Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami's Little Havana food and culture
Boston: Historic Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Boston
2 hours
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: Downtown Tour
Most Popular! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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