Tours & Activities in Chicago

Learn about the stories of gangsters, politicians, and more in the spaces where it happened on a bus or walking tour. Visit the speakeasies that made the famous, infamous.

One of Chicago’s earliest and most vibrant areas, this cultural melting pot is made up of multiple historic neighborhoods and bustling avenues. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of its tree-lined streets filled with galleries, local shops, award-winning restaurants, and stunning architecture all unique to this enclave of the city. Featured on the tour is the longest continually operating settlement house in the country, local art, shops, and a walk through a historic mansion-filled neighborhood.

Marvel at Chicago's iconic architecture from the water

Get to know the history of Chicago's delicious gastronomy with this food tour. You'll get to sample both savory dishes and sweet treats!

Experience an adrenaline-packed free fall without ever getting on a plane on this awesome iFLY indoor skydiving experience.

Explore the world of dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, glittering gemstones, and prehistoric North America with a visit to the Field Museum of Natural History. Choose the Early Access VIP Tour option to enjoy a guided tour and all-exhibits access ticket.

Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons. Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

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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.

Enjoy a relaxing and sophisticated lunch and brunch cruise onboard the majestic Spirit of Chicago and take in those feel-good vibes.

Witness the skills of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center with a pre-booked game ticket. Embrace the energetic atmosphere of the Bulls' fans and be part of the thrilling NBA action in Chicago.

Take a tour of Chicago's Pedway system (a network of underground tunnels that allows pedestrians to pass from one end of the Loop to the other) and enjoy seasonal holiday decorations and sights along the way. Our tour begins in the lobby of the Swissotel where we descend into the Pedway. After a tour of the Chicago Cultural Center and its famous Tiffany Dome, we return to the Pedway for a short walk to Macy's department store. There, we'll view the famous Tiffany ceiling, the "Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the store’s decorated holiday windows. We return to the Pedway and follow it to Civic Center Plaza for a visit to the Christkindlmarket, an authentic European holiday market. We return to the Pedway for a visit to City Hall followed by a short walk to a nearby L station. A quick train ride takes us to the origin/terminus of Route 66, the Art Institute’s wreathed lion statues, and to Millennium Park to view the famous "Bean" sculpture and the city's majestic holiday tree .

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With the entrance ticket to the Chicago Architecture Center, you'll have the chance to discover the history of the Windy City's towering skyscrapers.

Experience an adrenaline-packed free fall without ever getting on a plane on this awesome iFLY indoor skydiving experience.

Join this daytime helicopter tour over Chicago and enjoy views of the city's famed architecture. Choose between 10 and 20-minute flight options and gaze at sights like Willis Tower and Wrigley Field.

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Explore a dark and dangerous past at America's first medieval torture museum

This entrance to the Chicago Museum of Ice Cream really is a sweet deal! You can indulge your inner child and spend the day tasting delicious ice creams.

Discover Chicago's awesome vibe and alluring highlights on this self-guided walking tour.

Go behind the scenes of Chicago's most-photographed venue. Admire up-close the grandiose architecture and walk the footsteps of its famous performers.

Discover Chicago by private boat with a local Chicagoan to highlight its fascinating history and architectural marvels along the way! Before we board, we’ll take a short walk in the Chicago Loop, a bustling area filled with gems like the ostentatious Marshall Field building, the stained-glass-domed Cultural Center, and the Chicago Theatre, adorned with its emblematic marquee. After arriving at the dock, you’ll board your own private boat and set sail along the Chicago River. As we glide along, your guide will point out some of the city’s most fascinating landmarks. Stare up in awe at Willis Tower, once the world’s tallest building. Spot Union Station, which you might recognize from several famous films. And gaze upon a behemoth Art Deco building so large it once had its own zip code! We’ll also pass by Wolf Point, formerly occupied by Native Americans and later by many of Chicago’s first commercial buildings. Afterwards, you might want to explore all these sites and more on foot!

Get great views from a Great Lake

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.

Visit the first exclusive Medieval Torture Museum of the US and get to know the dark side of history. The tour includes an audio guide and a chilling Ghost Hunting Experience.