Tours & Activities in Chicago

Get the whole Chicago experience combining our Chicago Architecture & Highlights Tour and Chicago Food Tour: Deep Roots to Deep Dish! Our two-part tour begins by exploring the heart of downtown Chicago - with its iconic architecture, both old and new, views of the Chicago River, Millenium Park, and bustling city avenues (plus, a couple tasty local treats along the way). From there, we’ll hit the Central Loop, where locals go to grab their favorite foods, day and night. Try the best of Chicago fare and get to know the history and how-tos (and how-not-tos) behind iconic street and comfort food staples - from the infamous deep dish pizza to sandwiches to a loaded hot dog! Your local guide will entertain with fascinating stories and the everyday immigrant chefs and vendors responsible for Chicago’s eclectic food scene. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deep appreciation for both the evolution of this excellent city and the role food has played in the lives of all Chicagoans!

See the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan and enjoy a guided tour of the city

Enjoy sailing the waters of Lake Michigan with this dinner cruise. You'll enjoy a delicious buffet dinner on board the ship – an unforgettable experience!

Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire.

Experience the dark side of the Windy City on a Crime and Mob Bus Tour that introduces you to Chicago’s history of crime. Escape into the city's underworld and learn about characters like Al Capone and John Dillinger.

Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around, to discover incredible stories and secrets of the city on this not to miss feet on the street experience! During our loop around "Da Loop" we will peel back the layers of this Great Big Onion Town, going in and out of extraordinary buildings, admiring amazing art and architecture along the way as we uncover how it all came to be. Expect an engaging, entertaining and wide-eye-opening tour du jour of my sweet home, Chicago.

Soar to the top of Chicago's best skyscrapers and take a Lake Michigan cruise

Discover the magic of the 'Windy City' on this tour and explore downtown Chicago to admire its beautiful architecture.

Learn about working with spray paint and unleash your inner street artist during this urban art workshop in Chicago. Book now! You are free to BYOB to this event..

Treat yourself to an exhilarating view over the whole of Chicago from the top of the Willis Tower. Ride 103 floors to the Skydeck and step out onto The Ledge, a glass-paneled box with vertical views to the ground below.

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Step into the wild at Peoria Zoo

On this panoramic tour of Chicago, we'll go on a bus ride around the largest city in Illinois to learn about its scariest ghost stories. Ready to be spooked?

Watch the sun slowly set behind the city from the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan on this serene and romantic cruise.

Soar to heights of nearly 200 feet over Navy Pier, with unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Choose between pre-purchasing a Regular or a Fastpass Express ticket to experience this iconic part of the Chicago skyline.

Insta walk offers you a lot of stylish photos, shooting angles and ideas. This easy, relaxed and friendly walk will open Chicago for you from a new perspective! Throughout the tour, I'll use the latest iPhone 14 ProMax and Polaroid cameras to capture your perfect shot. You'll receive approximately 100 digital photos, 10 of which will be color corrected to make them truly pop. And for a unique and timeless souvenir, I'll also give you 5 Polaroid prints that you can treasure forever.

Transport around the best of Chicago's landmarks

Chicago's Lincoln Park, built over an old cemetery, is linked to many ghost stories. Let's discover the most spooky and fascinating ones on this ghost tour.

Kickstart your adventure in Chicago with the tour that started it all. Explore the grandeur of the city and soak up all the vibes it has to offer.

Savor an elegant afternoon or dinner on Lake Michigan. You'll delight in in awe-inspiring sights. like Willis Tower, Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier and more.

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment. What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Journey back 65 million years with over 30 animatronic dinos at Jurassic Gardens

On this night bus tour of Chicago, you'll get great views of the major attractions in the 'Windy City' all lit up after sunset.

Explore one of the largest science museums in the world at your own pace with this in-app audio tour of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Take your cocktail hour to a new level at CloudBar, 1,000 ft above the Magnificent Mile, with a full 360-degree view of Chicago.