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.
Book Your Experiences Today!
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
Aerial Restorative + Sound Healing
1 Hour • Ages 16+
South Barrington
Goat Yoga Chicago
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Atlanta
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Atlanta
Paint and Sip, Workshop
Native 312 Events
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Amelia's Under The Lamplight Dinner Theater
Starting at $74.95
Galena
2 Hours
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Self-Guided Tours
Great for all ages • Explore Historic Old Joliet Prison
Chicago River Cruise
Ages 21+ • 1-3 Hour Private Cruises • Discover Chicago from a Vintage Motorboat!
1-3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Vintage Yacht Charters
Copy to Clipboard to Share
2026 Air & Water Show - Special Event!
All ages • 2.5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Day Cruise (Endless Summer)
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Endless Summer Chi
Copy to Clipboard to Share
First Shots NRA Pistol
Ages 21+ • 8 Hours • Up to 5 People
Forreston
Workshop
Smokin Gun Worx
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Chicago Pizza Bus Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2:30pm | Four different styles of Pizza!
Chicago
Bus Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Pizza City, USA
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Women's Wellness Retreat: Spring
Women, find your authentic self again! • Ages 18+ • 3 Days
Guided Tours Explore All
Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Boat Tours Explore All
Traditional 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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Historical and Architectural Lake & River Tour
April 2026-November 2026
Chicago
90m - 2hrs
Boat Tour
Chicago Fireboat Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Private Boat Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Chicago by Dave
Copy to Clipboard to Share
51? Sea Ray Sundancer Powerboat
All Ages • 3 to 8 Hours • Up to 12 People
Chicago
Boat Tour
Chicago Sailboat & Yacht Charters
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Fireworks Cruise!
All ages • 90 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
90 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
18 FT Private Pontoon Cruise - 2 Hours
Starting at $150 | Cruise the Chicago river for 2 hours!
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Pontoon Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
Copy to Clipboard to Share
The Chicago River Cruise
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago Charters
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Fireworks Cruise!
A Chicago tradition aboard the Official Flagship of the City of Chicago
Chicago
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, Sailing
Tall Ship Windy
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Chicago River Cruise
Ages 21+ • 1-3 Hour Private Cruises • Discover Chicago from a Vintage Motorboat!
1-3 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Vintage Yacht Charters
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Private Tours Explore All
Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Hyde Park Tour
For all ages! • 90 mins
Chicago
City Tour
Brick of Chicago
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Toronto's Kensington Market Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Toronto
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
New York City: Union Square Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
New York City
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Homemade Gnocchi
Ages 18+ • 2.5 Hours • Fun for Date Night • Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly
Wine Tour & Tasting
Learn About Winemaking in the Heart of Chicago
BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - Aurora, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Aurora
2.5 - 3 Hours
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Aurora, IL
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Portland: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Portland
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - North Riverside, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids (Option to Add) - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations Only
North Riverside
Private Tours
FunFlatables - North Riverside, IL
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Lamborghini Urus
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
St. Pat's Pony Party
St. Pat's Pony Party: A Lucky Celebration!
Galena
1.5 hours • 10-11:30 am • 1-2:30 pm • 3
Kid-Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Mini Bus + Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour
4 Hours | Two Great Tours - One Low Price!
Chicago
4 hours
See it ALL Chicago Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Lamborghini Urus
Renewal of Illinois Conceal Carry Class
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Up to 5 People
Discovery Trail Rides
Includes Instruction • 1 Hour • Limited group sizes • Ages 8+
Galena
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
Seattle: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Seattle
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Kitten Yoga | South Barrington
1 Hour • Ages 10+ • Special Event
South Barrington
Goat Yoga Chicago
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Southern Comfort: Fried Chicken & Biscuits
Premium 22' Pontoon
Perfect for small groups!
Antioch
2-12 Hours
Boat Rental
Anchor Pointe Marina
Copy to Clipboard to Share
History Tours Explore All
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Cork Historic Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Cork
2 hours
City Tour, History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
London Tea and Doughnuts: Borough Market Walking Food Tour (Small Group)
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Toronto's Kensington Market Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Toronto
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Foodie Tours Explore All
Portland: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Portland
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Boston: Historic Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Boston
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Lincoln Square: West Meets East
European Vibes, Hidden Global Gems
Chicago
3 Hours, 1.5 miles walking
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Global Street Foods of Uptown
The Most Diverse Food Tour in Chicago!
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
Las Vegas Downtown and Fremont Street Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Las Vegas
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
New York City: Times Square Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
New York City
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
Copy to Clipboard to Share
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
Copy to Clipboard to Share