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
Downtown Friday Pizza Walk
Starting at $59 | Fridays | 5pm - 7:30pm | Try three styles of pizza in less than three hours
Chicago
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Pizza City, USA
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Fox River Trail Sunset Ride With Bonfire
Riders must be 52” (4’4”) or taller and not to exceed max weight(Please see weight guidelines below)
Street Food of Pilsen
3 Hours • All Ages • Authentic Neighborhood Dining
Chicago
3 Hours
Chicago Food & City Tours
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Robinson R44 Raven Chopper
Daily rentals from $2499/day
Chicago
1-7 Days
Rentals
SS Luxe
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The Classic
Sits up to 11 People 1500 Lbs MAX • 4, 8, and 10 Hour Options
Antioch
Off the Chain Pontoon Rentals
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24' Pontoon
Budget friendly!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
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Copper Dock Winery Fireworks Show
4 Hours • Fireworks on the Lake!
Pocahontas
4 Hours
Winery
Copper Dock Winery
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Grafton SkyTour
For all ages • Spectacular view • Hours vary by season • Book Online!
Grafton
15-20 minutes each way
Aerie's Resort
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Jet Ski Rental
Ages 18+ to drive • Seats up to 2 people!
Chicago
30 Minutes to 4 Hours
Jet Ski Rental
Skyline Jetski Rentals
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Junior Farmhands (Ages 13–15) • June 15-17
June 15-17 Available: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4-7 p.m.
Canton
3 hours
Snowman's Reindeer Farm
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City Tours Explore All
Hyde Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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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Bronzeville Tour
For all ages! • 100 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
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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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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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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Logan Square Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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Boat Rentals Explore All
Captain David Groover
Rates starts at $100/h
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Taylor Breutzmann
Fun is the only option
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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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
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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14' Fishing Boat
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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Captain Tony Cartagena
Experience Summertime Chi the right way with me! • Insta: Captain_tonyc
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt. Dave Krell
Chicago's top rated Captain!
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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50ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt Michael Gabiga
Lake Michigan Captain • Rates: $100 to $120/hr
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Boat Tours Explore All
Annual VIP Membership
$250 • 50% off pontoon rentals for the season, yacht discounts, VIP perks
Chicago
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Contemporary Chicago Blues ~LIVE~ with Michael Charles!!
All ages • 2 Hours • Chase your Monday BLUES away!
Chicago
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Crystal Star – 55’ Atlantis
⭐ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 55’ Crystal Star • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Historical and Architectural Lake & River Tour
April 2026-November 2026
Chicago
90m - 2hrs
Boat Tour
Chicago Fireboat Tours
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Chicago Skyline Sail
All ages • 75 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
75 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Evening Boat Rentals (Fireworks )
Starting at $400 | 2 sizes available
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Sunset Tour
Watch the sun melt into the horizon on a peaceful offshore Chicago sunset cruise!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Tour
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Fireworks Tour
Watch Navy Pier fireworks from the best seat on the water!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Tour
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Lake Shore Skyline Paddle
All Ages & Skills • 2.5 hours • Save $2 each online!
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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St. Paddy’s Day Green River Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Chicago Tavern Style Pizza
Ultra Thin and Square Cut!
PRIVATE Goat Trek + Bonfire - CALL TO BOOK
6-Person Minimum (adult tickets) | 1-Hour Trek + 2-Hour Fire | All Ages
Galena
1 hour trek (1.25 miles), 2 hours around the bon
Private Tours
Hoof It Galena
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Bucket Hat
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
Marin Comfort Bike - Stinson 1 (Gently Used)
Perfect City Bike
Rolls-Royce Ride Tour
$175/per person! 13 Mile Tour • Explore Chicago Like Never Before!
Chicago
50 minutes - 1 hour
Exotic Car
DS Luxury
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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!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Norridge, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Norridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Norridge, IL
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Guided Tour
All ages • 1 hour
Makanda
1 hour
Farm
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
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Airsoft: 2-Hour Private Play
Groups of 8 or More | $55 per Person | Includes 500 BBs Per Person
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Walking Tours Explore All
Downtown Friday Pizza Walk
Starting at $59 | Fridays | 5pm - 7:30pm | Try three styles of pizza in less than three hours
Chicago
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Pizza City, USA
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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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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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Chinatown Food Tour – A Taste Through Culture & Tradition
Explore Chicago’s Chinatown through its flavors, traditions, and hidden culinary gems on this immers
Chicago
3 Hours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute
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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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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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Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Chicago
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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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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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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Experience Chicago Explore All
1-Day French Pastry Intensive with Baker Bettie
1-Day Workshop | 6 Hours | Croissants, Macarons, & More!
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Chicago Playpen Charter
A private Playpen boat charter for groups, swimming, and lakefront fun
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Two Brothers Sailing Chicago
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1 Hour Kayak / SUP Rental
1 hour | Starting at $39.99
Acura NSX
10hr Punch Card
Purchase a 10 hr. punch card and save big on hourly rentals.
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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Lamborghini Urus
Yacht Tours/Fishing
Private charter w/100-ton Master Captain!
Chicago
4+ Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Jet Ski Rental
Ages 18+ to drive • Seats up to 2 people!
Chicago
30 Minutes to 4 Hours
Jet Ski Rental
Skyline Jetski Rentals
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