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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

Ages 13+
The Cosmic Underground Show

The galaxy's most intimate magic and mind reading experience

Chicago
90min
Cosmic Underground
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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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Private
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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Private
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
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

5
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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5
Original Chicago Pizza Tour

3 hours 30 minutes • All ages

Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Ages 14+
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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4.9
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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5
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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5
Private
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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5
Private
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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5
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!

Chicago
Tall Ship Windy
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Private
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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Private
Private Boat Tour

For all ages! • 2.5 Hours

Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Walking Tours Explore All

5
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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5
Boston: Harvard Square Historic Donut Tour

2 Hours

Cambridge
2 hours
Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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5
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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5
Private
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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5
Private
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

Premium 27' Tritoon Bar Boat

Party boat with built in kitchen!

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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Private
BVI Full Day

Explore the BVI in style • Fuel Included

Cruz Bay
8 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Salty Viking
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Premium 27' Tritoon

High performance tritoon!

Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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History Tours Explore All

5
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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5
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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5
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
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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5
Private
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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4.9
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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4.9
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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5
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

5
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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5
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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5
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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5
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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5
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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5
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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5
South Beach Food & Fun Walking Tour

Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami's Little Havana food and culture

Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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5
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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4.9
Chicago Favorites Food & Walking Tour

Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Chicago's most popular food scene

Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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5
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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