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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Planning the perfect vacation in Illinois is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Illinois. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Matinee • 3 Hours • Fun for all ages!
Mount Morris
3 Hours
Theater
Starved Rock Hospitality Company dba: White Pines Lodge
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A Visit from the Grinch
Sunday, November 22 • 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Naperville
3 Hours
The Rink at Block 59
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Merchandise
Tanks, Hats, and Sunglasses Available
Chicago
Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Great Oz Party
The ultimate party package includes: everything from Emerald City Party PLUS 12 meals from our cafe!
Champaign
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds
A FAMILY FUN EXPERIENCE
East Dubuque
120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Berning Acres
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Screen 1
Stay for the Double Feature • All Ages Welcome • Time Varies
Litchfield
Route 66 Skyview Drive In
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Range Time
1 Hour • Ages 21+ for handguns • Ages 18+ for rifles if alone
FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Chicago Ridge, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids - Valid for Schools, Day Cares and Organizations (Option to Add Kids)
Chicago Ridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Chicago Ridge, IL
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Car parking for non-customers
24hr Car parking Fee getting picked up by boat
Foodie Tours Explore All
Downtown Galena Food & Drink Tour
9 Tastings!• 2.25 Hours • Likely to sell out!
Galena
2.25 hours
Food Tour
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Holiday Hike: Season Sampling Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | See and taste how Chicago celebrates the holidays!
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
Chicago
3 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Chicago: Fulton Market Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Chicago
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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West Loop Pizza Walk - Private Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Private Tours
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Private Wine Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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River North Food Tour
3 Hours • Ages 3+ • Chicago
Chicago
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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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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Chicago Food Tour
Chicago’s Most Social Food Tour • 4 Hours • $139.99
Chicago
4 Hours
Food Tour
YumYum Food Club LLC
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West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour
Starting at $99.99 | 4 Hours | Explore Chicago's vibrant Near West Side neighborhoods!
Chicago
4 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Boat Tours Explore All
Chicago River Cruise
Ages 21+ • 1-3 Hour Private Cruises • Discover Chicago from a Vintage Motorboat!
Chicago
1-3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Vintage Yacht Charters
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Crystal Dream – 52’ Carver
🌊 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 52’ Crystal Dream • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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City Lights Night Paddle
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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Historical and Architectural Lake & River Tour
Chicago
90m - 2hrs
Boat Tour
Chicago Fireboat Tours
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Victory Lap Yacht Private Charter
Up to 12 Passengers
Chicago
3–4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
BIP Boating
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Architectural Tour
Most Popular • 3 Hours • All Ages • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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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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Crystal Voyager – 59’ Marquis
⚓ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 59’ Crystal Voyager • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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51′ Sea Ray Sundancer Powerboat
All Ages • 3 to 8 Hours • Up to 12 People
Chicago
Boat Tour
Chicago Sailboat & Yacht Charters
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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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Walking Tours Explore All
Late Night Haunted History Walking Tour
3 Hour Tour • Late Night Edition!
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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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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Story in Stone Tour
$25 | 2.5-Hour History & Horror Tour of the Alton Penitentiary
Alton
Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Tour
2 Hours
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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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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Beautiful Interiors and The Bean
For all ages! • 3 Hours
Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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The Uncensored Architecture and History Public Walking Tour
Ages 18+ • An uncensored architecture and history walk along the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago
1 hour 15 minutes
Walking Tour
SuperDan Walking Tours LLC
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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 Uncensored Architecture and History Private Walking Tour
Ages 18+ • An uncensored architecture and history walk along the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago
1 hour 15 minutes
Private Tours
Walking Tour
SuperDan Walking Tours LLC
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Guided Tours Explore All
Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Museum Private Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Museum, Walking Tour, Wildlife, Zoo
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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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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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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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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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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Chicago Rydables Tours
Our Most Popular Tour! • 2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Chicago
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Chicago Rydables 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!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Boat Rentals Explore All
46ft. Sea Ray Express
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Merchandise
Tanks, Hats, and Sunglasses Available
Chicago
Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Captain Justin Pasciak
FL - CHI insta: @justinpasciak
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Speed Boat Rides
Chicago speedboat thrills with your own soundtrack!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Rental
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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Classic 1950's Milo Boat Rental
2 hours • Up to 6 people • Reserve in advance!
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Rental
Kayak Chicago
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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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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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Captain Dave Krell
USCG Licensed - Chicago's top rated Captain!
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain David Groover
Rates starts at $100/h
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Lakeside Watercraft
Chicago
1-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Lakeside Chicago
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour (w/Top Attractions)
Starting at $69.99 | 4 Hours | Our best all-in-one-Family tour!
Chicago
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Young Chefs Cooking Club
grades 3rd-8th
West Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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The Honey Food & Drink Tour
The ONLY honey tasting and food tour experience in Galena!
Galena
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Fall Fest - River Hayride
$20 Per Person • All Ages • Runs Every 30 Minutes!
Chicago
15 min
Kid-Friendly
Island Party Boat
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Private Sunrise Flight for Two
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total • Great for any celebration!
Joliet
1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Balloon
Midwest Ballooning Adventures
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Mini Chefs Cooking Club
Pre K - Kindergarten
West Chicago
60 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Kitchen Table
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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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Glow- A Neon Street Art Workshop
Learn street art techniques under ultraviolet light — your colors literally pop off the wall.
Chicago
75 min.
Kid-Friendly
Native 312 Events
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DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds
A FAMILY FUN EXPERIENCE
East Dubuque
120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Berning Acres
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