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
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Stay for the Double Feature • All Ages Welcome • Time Varies
Litchfield
Route 66 Skyview Drive In
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Farm Animal Experience
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • Proceeds benefit animal care at Project Hope Animal Rescue!
Dundee Township
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Farm
Project Hope Animal Rescue
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Oak Park River Forest Gangster Tour
River Forest
ChiTown Gangster Tours, LLC
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Emerald City Party
Celebrate with outdoor activities!
Champaign
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
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Ukulele Moonshiners
Matinee • 3 Hours • Fun for all ages!
Mount Morris
Theater
Starved Rock Hospitality Company dba: White Pines Lodge
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One-Hour Guided Trail Ride
Riders must be 52” (4’4”) or taller and not to exceed max weight(Please see weight guidelines below)
McKinley Park Tour
For all ages! • 105 min
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
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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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Range Time
1 Hour • Ages 21+ for handguns • Ages 18+ for rifles if alone
Glow Night!
December 30 • 7:00 pm – 10:00pm
Naperville
3 Hours
The Rink at Block 59
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
St. Pat's River Dyeing Charters
10AM & 12:30PM • Kona • 24 to 36 people • $120 per person • includes a bar package
Chicago
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Island Party Boat
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Ugly Sweater Food & Drink Tour
Ages 5+ • 2.25 Hours • Holiday Themed!
Galena
2.25 hours
Kid-Friendly
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Reserved Event Room
Would you like to reserve the event space with your group? 2 hour private use for your team.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room, Recreational Vehicle
Mish Mash Adventures
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40% off September and October Two Hour Midweek adventure deal
40% off • 2 Hour Mid Week Adventure • only $24 per player!
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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St. Pat's River Dyeing • Charters
Grand Luau • 24 to 36 people • $150 per person • 2 hours • includes a bar package
Chicago
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Island Party Boat
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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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Pour Paint
Ages 6+ • Private Parties Available
Aurora
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Tuft A Rug
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Aerie's Alpine Coaster
Ages 3 and up • Open year-round • Hours vary by season • Book Online!
Grafton
One ride takes about 10 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Aerie's Resort
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Group Adventure for Parties of 15-40
Discounted 2 hour adventure for groups of 15 or more.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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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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Experience Chicago Explore All
Tour Layover
Lamborghini Urus WB
Art + Activism Virtual Experience (Bilingual Spanish & English)
1 hour • Grades 6 - 12 and Transition Programs
Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Ferrari SF90 Spider Hybrid Matt Grey
Daily rentals from $5499/day
Chicago
1-7 Days
Rentals
SS Luxe
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Serfas eDash 500w E-bike (Gently Used)
Perfect City E-Bike
Day Cruise (Endless Summer)
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Endless Summer Chi
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Chicago River Tiki Fireworks Cruise
Starting at $53 Per Person • 90 Minutes • Full bar on board!
Chicago
90 Minutes
Island Party Boat
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Boat Tours Explore All
Lakeside Charters
Chicago
4-8 Hours
Boat Tour
Lakeside Chicago
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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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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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Sunset on the Chicago River
All Ages • 3 Hours • Online discount
Chicago
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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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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Crystal Viper – 35’ Rio
🚤 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the Fast & Fun Crystal Viper • Up to 6 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear 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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Chicago Skyline Sail
All ages • 75 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
75 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
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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Adult Cook&Dine Experience
recommended for ages 16+ • 3 hours • pricing starts at $299
West Chicago
3 hours
Private Tours
The Kitchen Table
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Cupcake Decorating
All ages • 2 hours • Accommodates 15-25 guests • Private party
Wilmette
2 hours
Private Tours
Cooking Class, Workshop
Buck Russell's
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Teen Chefs Hangout
recommended for ages 12-18 • 2 hours • pricing starts at $229
West Chicago
2 hours
Private Tours
The Kitchen Table
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Kids & Sports Team Pizza Party
All ages • 2 hours • Accommodates 15 - 30 guests • Semi-Private or Private Party
Wilmette
2 hours
Private Tours
Buck Russell's
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FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Aurora, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Kids) - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations
Aurora
3 Hours
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Aurora, IL
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BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Lombard, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Lombard
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Lombard, IL
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Exclusive Models (Rolls-Royce Phantom)
Private Chauffeur • Vehicles: Rolls-Royce Phantom
Private Party
$35 - per Person • 10 - 30 Participants • For all ages! • Reserve Now!
Bloomington
Private Tours
Merlot & A Masterpiece
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Beginner Cricut Class Intensive
Ages 13+ • 6 Hours (2 Days) ✂️ Learn Cricut from Scratch & Create with Confidence
Oak Park
Two 3 Hour classes
Private Tours
Workshop
Studio 928
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Ferrari Portofino
Bentley Bentayga
Ferrari 488 Spider
Rolls-Royce Dawn
Lakeside Cybertruck
Chicago
6 Hour, Full day or Multi Day
Exotic Car
Lakeside Chicago
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600
Ferrari Roma
Bentley Continental GTC
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Range Rover Sport SVR
Guided Tours Explore All
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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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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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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Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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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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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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Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
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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