The best family-friendly activities in Illinois for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing...
$47

Recently voted one of City Helicopter Tours's top food tours in the US. Discover the sweet side of the Windy City on the Underground Donut...
$70

Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history and vibrant culinary scene on this captivating walking tour. Discover the city's iconic architecture and Prohibition-era charm while indulging...
$101

Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise
Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers...
$50

Discover Chicago’s dark side on a chilling 2-hour walking tour. Strolling just under 2 miles at an easy pace, we reveal stories of gangsters, tragedies,...
$35

This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence...
$59

The Offbeat Street Art Tour is the first tour in Chicago that truly celebrates Chicago's street art scene. No other tour takes guests out into...
$40

Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission
The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture....
$27

On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city. You'll experience all...
$85

This Chicago Food & Bike tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past...
$79

Chicago Pizza Tour
Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour. Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the...
$89

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail through...
$42

Visit the birthplace of a truly American architecture. Wright’s Oak Park Home and Studio served as both residence and workplace for the first 20 years...
$27

Step into the world of perfumery and unleash your creativity in a guided workshop! Explore a treasure trove of fragrance notes, from vibrant florals to...
$85

Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see. When visiting the largest science museum in the...
$26

Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to...
$84

See Chicago the Island Party Way. Our floating Tiki Bar offers you the opportunity to take in all the sights and sounds as you relax...
$64

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$43

Walk in the footsteps of Al Capone, John Dillinger, and real life ghost stories while hearing tales of Chicago's haunted past. Visit Prohibition Era speakeasy...
$35

Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider...
$81

Join us along the historic streets and alleys of Chicago as we walk among the spirits of mobsters and ghosts of the condemned. This tour...
$34

