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4.59 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

360 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 reviews

Color 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, 361 reviews

Chicago'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, 358 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.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 475 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.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

Award-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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Walkin' 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, 1291 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!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Chicago Attractions

Ride Chicago’s top attractions—Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Museum Campus & Lakefront. Enjoy skyline views & fascinating stories on an easy bike tour through the heart of the city.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

75 min Chicago architecture cruise from Navy Pier

Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 75-minute Architecture adventure.

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A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Tour

Meet the bold, brilliant women behind Chicago—from Ida B. Wells to Jeanne Gang—on a lively 2-hour downtown walk through striking spaces, secret interiors, and stories that changed the city.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

The 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, 2 reviews

60 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.

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75 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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90 min Chicago architecture cruise from Navy Pier

Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 90-minute Architecture adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Explore Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan

Enjoy unmatched views of Chicago’s skyline as you cruise Lake Michigan, soaking in iconic landmarks while learning local stories.

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Chicago Haunted Interior Architecture Ghost Tour

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them architecturally amazing!

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Paint night with a sip and paint instructor

Unwind with a guided paint session and bring your own beverages. Get creative with easy instruction in a relaxed, social setting. No experience needed, and each class features a unique painting. 18+.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Turn wine bottles into candles

Select a bottle, learn precise scoring and guided cutting with veteran glass cutters, then move to the wax room to blend fragrance oils and pour your soy candle as they polish the glass.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Chicago Food Tour: Hidden Gems & New Friends

More than a food tour—it’s a social experience. Explore hidden food gems across Chicago neighborhoods, enjoy local flavors, travel comfortably between stops, and make new connections along the way.

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