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
Self-Guided Tours
Great for all ages • Explore Historic Old Joliet Prison
2026 Air & Water Show - Special Event! - Group Rates • 20+ People
All ages • 2.5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
3 Hours • Most Popular
Chicago
3 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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Bundle Deal
5 Workshops For The Price Of 4!
Chicago
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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Amelia's Under The Lamplight Dinner Theater
Starting at $74.95
Galena
2 Hours
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
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Crewneck
Original Chicago Prohibition Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • Ages 21+
Chicago
Food Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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Renewal of Illinois Conceal Carry Class
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Up to 5 People
Cornish Rock Cross Chicks
COBB 500 the best in feed conversion great on pasture
Memorial Pavilion Engraved Brick
Apple River
Apple Canyon Lake Property Owner's Association
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Boat Tours Explore All
Day Cruise
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago 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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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
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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
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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
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Independence Day Weekend Kick Off Sail
All ages • 2 Hours • Best View in the City Aboard 148 foot Schooner Windy
Chicago
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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The Chicago River Cruise
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago Charters
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Private Boat Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours
Chicago
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Chicago by Dave
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Fireworks Cruise!
All ages • 90 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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City 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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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
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Victoria Scenic Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Victoria
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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London's West End Historic Tea & Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Chicago City Minibus Tour (Luxury Option)
Upgrade your tour & experience Chicago in comfort, style, and class aboard our luxury minibus!
Chicago
2 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour
See it ALL Chicago 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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Cork Historic Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Cork
2 hours
City Tour, History Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography 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
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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Guided Tours Explore All
Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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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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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
2 Hours
Chicago
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking 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
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking 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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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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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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 Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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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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Boat Rentals Explore All
72ft. Classic Chris Craft
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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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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50ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
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 Michael Gabiga
Lake Michigan Captain • Rates: $100 to $120 an hour depending on day of the week and season
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Doug Stein
I'm a little bit EXTRA - because I'm a LOT EXTRA!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt. Dave Krell
Fun on the Water Begins with Captain Dave!
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Matt Shroka
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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Captain John Brown
From meetings and events to party time! Rates: $100 - $120 per hr + gratuity
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Private Tours Explore All
Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour
Starting at $49.99 | 3 Hours | See the most famous landmarks!
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
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Cosley Zoo Admission
Fun for All Ages! • Hours: 9am-4pm • Free admission for members and Wheaton Park District residents
Drifter / Cityscape Sails
Available from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Moos, Moms & Mimosas: A Picnic & Play Day at Berning Acres
VIP farm experience for ALL AGES
East Dubuque
90 minutes
Berning Acres
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Taste of Chinatown Food & Walking Tour
Starting at $79.99 | 3 Hours | Sample Culinary Delights From Five Distinct Chinese Regions
BIRTHDAY PARTY (Non-Private) - North Riverside, IL
Includes Up to 10 Kids + 10 Fruit Snacks + 10 Juice Pouches (Option to Add Kids)
North Riverside
Private Tours
FunFlatables - North Riverside, IL
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Lamborghini Urus SE
Kentucky Derby Party
Come and watch the big race with us! Open to everyone age 21 and older.
Galena
2 hours
Shenandoah Riding Center
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Airsoft - Open Play - Reservations Limited
$30 Entry and $60 Combo Package
Lockport
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
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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Chicago River Tiki Bar Cruise
Starting at $38 Per Person • All Ages • 75 Minutes • Full bar on board!
Chicago
75 minutes
Island Party Boat
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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
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VIRTUAL CLASS: Homemade Paczkis
Livestream class: bake along with Baker Bettie from home!
Birthday Pony Party
Price Includes 12 children ages 3-15
Galena
1-2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shenandoah Riding Center
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Renewal of Illinois Conceal Carry Class
Ages 21+ • 3 Hours • Up to 5 People
Art + Access Virtual Experience (Bilingual Spanish & English)
1 hour • Grades 2 - 12 and Transition Programs
BIRTHDAY PARTY (100% Private - Entire Facility) - Vernon Hills, IL
Classic and Deluxe Packages Include Up to 15 Kids (Option to Add Add'l Kids)
Vernon Hills
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Vernon Hills, IL
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