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Things to do in Cook County

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Activities led by local experts

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See hidden rooms at the Driehaus with a historian

Visit the 1883 Driehaus Museum & its hidden servants’ quarters and Billiards Room.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Step into post-punk and industrial Chicago

Explore the deep history of the city’s music with an inside look at the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music.

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Stretch pizza dough and taste wine at Bungalow

Sip Middle Brow’s natural wines while learning to shape dough from co-founder Pete Ternes.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Bring your vision to life through urban art

Incorporate a prolific muralist's process, and create an artwork in his studio.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Create your own sneakers with a shoemaker

Customize a pair of shoes using a variety of materials, paints, and design techniques. We provide a basic style white sneaker. If you would like a luxury sneaker you are welcome to bring your own.

Top-rated activities

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1237 reviews

Discover Chicago's Dazzling Architecture Interiors

See the stunning and often overlooked architecture interiors of downtown Chicago on Chicago original and best interiors tour!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 368 reviews

Chicago 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.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 903 reviews

Street Art Workshop

Unleash your creativity with local artists using lettering, stencils, and cap techniques.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Walkin' With Colin Chicago Tour du Jour

A sensational journey through the history, mystery, comedy and tragedy of The Windy City.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 303 reviews

Award-winning Bikes, Bites & Brews Tour - Adults

Ride through Chicago, tasting deep dish pizza, hot dogs, brownies, and local beers.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Chicago in a Day: Walk, Eat & Discover

Wander through the city’s vibrant core, where historic buildings meet modern marvels in every direction.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Chinatown'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.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Walk Oak Park's historic architecture district

Explore Oak Park's history, including Frank Lloyd Wright's designs and Hemingway district.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Get Inside Stunning Art Deco Interiors of the '20s

Return to the glitz and glam of the 1920s through its stunning Art Deco interiors!

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

Chicago’s Holiday Lights & Christmas Sights Tour

Enjoy a festive holiday stroll in downtown and enjoy Chicago’s twinkling lights, gorgeous Christmas trees (some very secret!), and other nostalgic decorations.