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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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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!

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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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Ages 14+
SPOON CARVING - JUST GETTING STARTED

Discover the Artist in You! Using only hand tools, craft your very own wooden spoon.

Galena
3 Hours
Workshop
Galena Spoon Co.
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Spring Landscape Walk

9am • Suitable for Ages 12+ with an Adult

Plano
Farnsworth House
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Private
BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private-Entire Facility) - Lombard, IL

Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)

Lombard
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Lombard, IL
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Add On Cooler Tubes and Paddles!

NOTE: Please make sure to select SAME date/time as your Tube Rentals!!

Plainfield River Tubing
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4.5
Kayak and Paddleboard Lake Rentals

30 Min - 1 Hour • Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddleboards

Lisle
30 Minutes - 1 Hour
Kayak
Naperville Kayak
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Exotic Cars Explore All

Walking Tours Explore All

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
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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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)

3 hours • Ages 21+

Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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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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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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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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Beautiful Interiors and The Bean

For all ages! • 3 Hours

Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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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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History Tours Explore All

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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5
New York City: East Village Historic Donut & Pastry Tour

2 Hours • Offered many days during the week

New York City
2 hours
City Tour, History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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5
Private
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Tour (Semi-Private)

2.5 hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover centuries of Art

Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Chicago
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5
Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Doughnut Tour

2 Hours

Dublin
Up to 2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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5
Toronto's Kensington Market Donut Tour

2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week

Toronto
2 hours
History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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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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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
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
Brooklyn Donut Tour: Williamsburg & Greenpoint

2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week

Brooklyn
2 hours
History Tour, Train
Underground Donut Tour
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Foodie Tours Explore All

4.9
Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour

Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions

Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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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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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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Ages 18+
5
Miami Beach Bikes, Bites & Views Food Tour (Adults Only)

Starting at $79.99 | 4 Hours | Sample Miami's cultural cuisine

Miami Beach
4.5 hours
Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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4.9
Holiday Hike: Season Sampling Food & Walking Tour

Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | See and taste how Chicago celebrates the holidays!

Food Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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5
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
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5
Philadelphia: Downtown Donut Tour

2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week

Philadelphia
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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5
Brighton & The Lanes Doughnut Tour

2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week

Brighton
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
Miami: Wynwood Art, Culture, & Donut Tour

2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Miami
2 hours
Food Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Experience Chicago Explore All

Beautiful Interiors and The Bean

For all ages! • 3 Hours

Chicago
3 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Private
Art Institute of Chicago Tour by Art Historian with Skip-the-Line Tickets (Private Tour)

For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People

Chicago
Private Tours
Museum
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Private
Aquaholic

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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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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2 Hour Kayak Rental: Chicago River

Most popular! • All Ages & Skills • Single & Double Kayaks • Save $2 each by booking online!

Chicago
2 Hours
Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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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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Boat Rentals Explore All

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 Michael Totten

From get togethers to ragers; Rates start at $125/hr, $150/hr for holiday weekends

3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt Justin Pasciak

FL - CHI insta: @justinpasciak

3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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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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Captain David Groover

Rates starts at $100/h

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

3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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