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4.59 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews360 Chicago - General Admission Entry
Ascend 1,000 ft in a 40-second elevator ride to soak in panoramic views of Chicago. Explore exhibits on Chicago's vibrant culture, upgrade to the TILT, and enjoy a drink at the CloudBar.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsColor Factory Chicago - Ticket Only
Voted USA Today's Best Immersive Experience in 2024 and 2025, get ready to take an interactive journey through 12+ immersive art exhibits as stunning as they are colorful.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviewsChicago's Famous Foods & Top Attractions Walk Tour
Taste your way through Chicago on this award-winning Chicago Food & Walking Tour! Enjoy five iconic tastings—deep dish pizza, hot dogs, Italian beef, Garrett's popcorn, brownie—plus top attractions.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 356 reviewsChinatown's Food & Culture Walking Tour in Chicago
Taste your way through Chicago’s Chinatown on this 1-mi award-winning Food & Culture Walking Tour! Enjoy 5 tastings—dim sum, chili chicken, lamb cumin, egg tarts, and more—plus tea & drink upgrades.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 973 reviewsPaint your own street art at Studio WIP
Unleash your creativity at this art hub in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Local artists will show you how to spray-paint using insider tricks, and you’ll leave with finished art. Beginners welcome.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviewsAward-winning Bikes, Bites & Views Tour - Adults
Ride through Chicago, tasting deep dish pizza, hot dogs, brownies & local beers (with VIP upgrade). This adults-only food/bike tour has day routes to Wrigley Field & night routes of top attractions.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsExplore Chicago’s Black Culinary Heritage
In Chicago’s Hyde Park, with nearly 150 years of history, explore bold flavors, rich culture, and stories of Black natives who shaped the community and made a global impact. Stops may vary.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 475 reviewsChicago Underground Pedway & Secret Interiors Tour
Explore Chicago's underground Pedway: hidden corridors of stained glass, quirky stories, and many secrets both underground and above, with stunning architecture and unexpected details.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviewsWalkin' With Colin Chicago Tour du Jour
A sensational journey through the history, mystery, comedy and tragedy of The Windy City.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsChicago Architecture & True Crime History Tour
Explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this walking tour combines true crime and architecture and see things boat tours miss.
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New place to stayDiscover Chicago’s American Writers Museum
Celebrate the brilliance of American authors and five centuries of literary history at this unique Chicago museum showcasing poetry, lyrics, novels, and more.
New place to stayExplore Ernest Hemingway’s birthplace in Chicago
Step inside the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway in Chicago for a 50-minute guided tour. Wander through rooms like the family library and music parlor where literary history comes alive.
New place to stayPaddle Lake Michigan from Ohio Street Beach
Paddle at your own pace on Lake Michigan with a kayak from Ohio Street Beach.
New place to stayDiscover Chicago’s Surgical Science Museum
Discover rare medical instruments and pivotal surgical advances in a historic lakeside mansion, complete with contemporary art displays.
New place to stayDiscover Chicago’s history through artifacts
Step into Chicago’s past through artifacts, photos, and stories. Discover the city’s milestones from Lincoln to today’s crossroads.
New place to stayExplore Asian art treasures in Chicago
Explore a diverse collection of Asian art treasures at Chicago’s unique museum.
New place to staySoar over Chicago in immersive virtual flight
Feel the rush as you soar above Chicago’s skyline in a thrilling virtual flight adventure.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsThe Alternative Downtown Chicago Tour
Explore Chicago history beyond the usual stories. Discover Tribune Tower, DuSable and Fort Dearborn, connecting local history to global perspectives. Optional tea or meal after.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews60 min Chicago architecture cruise from Navy Pier
Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 60-minute Architecture adventure.
New place to stay75 min Chicago architecture cruise - Michigan Ave
Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 75-minute Architecture adventure.
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