Top things to do in Illinois in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour
Marvel at the magnificent architecture on the Chicago River with expert tour guides! All ages welcome. Each architecture river tour is narrated by a professional...
$33

Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago
Embark on an unforgettable journey along Lake Michigan and marvel at Chicago's iconic lakefront sights and attractions. Cruise along Lake Michigan and enjoy stunning views...
$34

Leave the little ones at home and step into the shadows for a spine-chilling evening designed exclusively for adults. Not all spirits in Chicago are...
$35

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$35

This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to...
$35

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism...
$35

Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art...
$35

Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Oak Park
Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of...
$35

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...
$35

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think...
$35

Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological...
$35

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM)...
$35

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying...
$35

Gain entry into one of the largest interactive torture museums in the USA with this attraction ticket. Explore the museum with an audio guide and...
$36

Chicago All Day Water Taxi
Shoreline water taxis are the fast and fun way to get to Chicago’s top attractions. Our water taxis aren’t tours, but they are a great...
$36

Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Experience the stunning beauty of Chicago on a captivating cruise along the historic Chicago River. This architectural tour takes you down the main branch of...
$39

Discover Chicago’s infamous gangster past on a private, fully personalized tour through the city’s historic Prohibition-era streets. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who...
$40

Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and...
$40

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

Step into a world of color, creativity, and sweetness at the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago! This immersive, Instagram-worthy experience brings together art, interactive...
$43

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!...
$44

