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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Explore Chicago's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, and John Dillinger, among other thugs hung out. A history-savvy guide introduces you to some of the most storied locations of Chicago’s criminal past, including Holy Name Cathedral, Biography Theatre, and the site of the bloody St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. You'll be able to get out and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Free Cancellation

Big Bus Chicago: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus Chicago: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Don’t spend time figuring out what to see in Chicago and how to get there—this hop-on hop-off tour provides a mapped-out itinerary of the city's top sights. With several strategically located stops, the tour allows you to explore the Windy City at your own pace. See the world-class Art Institute and landmark skyscrapers, while audio commentary onboard gives you insight into the city's colorful history.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Learn about Chicago’s brewpub scene and taste different types of craft beer on this guided brewery tour. Visit unique breweries for craft beer samples plus an additional brewing production facility for an in-depth tour. Discover the science behind the brewing process, complete with step-by-step procedures, and enjoy plenty of beer samples throughout the tour. Round-trip transportation in a Prohibition-era-styled barrel bus is included.

3 hours 45 minutes
Free Cancellation

Chicago City Minibus Tour

Chicago City Minibus Tour

Get to know the Windy City the easy and comfortable way on a small-group minibus tour. Instead of long walks and navigating public transit, see major landmarks like Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, the Magnificent Mile, and Millennium Park from an uncrowded minibus with large picture windows. Your driver and guide knows where to find all the best views, and there are plenty of photo stops along the way.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Explore Chicago's iconic landmarks on this sightseeing tour led by an expert guide. Board a comfortable, large-windowed minibus and explore Downtown and North Side neighborhoods. You have a chance to get out and visit several locations and hear about the historical and cultural factors that make Chicago unique. Upgrade your tour with a popular open-top boat tour on the Chicago River that focuses on the city's renowned architecture.

2 to 4 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Chicago River 90-Minute History and Architecture Tour

Chicago River 90-Minute History and Architecture Tour

Discover the architectural gems of the Windy City from an ideal vantage point on a cruise down the Chicago River. Offered several times throughout the day, it’s easy to fit the leisurely excursion into your itinerary. Covering more than 130 years of architectural history, the tour is the perfect opportunity to see a huge area of the city without the hassle of taxis and public transit.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).

1 hour 15 minutes
Free Cancellation

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

Experience a colorful side of Chicago history with this gangsters and ghosts tour. With a historian as your guide, you’ll step back to the Roaring Twenties, when the Chicago Loop was a hub for bootleggers, speakeasies, and gangsters like the infamous Al Capone. Visit onetime gangster hangouts and haunted sites like the Palmer House, Congress Hotel, and Death Alley.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago

Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago

Take in views of the Chicago skyline and its many landmarks during this Lake Michigan sightseeing boat cruise. Climb aboard your vessel for a laidback ride, enjoying panoramic views from a unique perspective. Along the way, you'll listen to informative audio commentary and take in views of the Navy Pier and the Willis Tower, along with many other landmarks. Plus, feel free to bring your own lunch or grab a drink at the onboard bar (own expense.)

40 minutes
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Step aboard a boat for a comprehensive cruise that details the history of Chicago's architecture. Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline accompanied by architecture-focused commentary that points out each of the landmark buildings. As you cruise through Lake Michigan, snap photos of you and your party against the stretch of Chicago's 26-mile shoreline.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

When it's time to refuel in the Windy City, stop into Hard Rock Cafe Chicago for a tasty, filling, and enjoyable meal of classic American fare. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu that's themed on musical styles all served with dessert and a drink. When ordering from this popular prix-fixe menu, entrees include salmon, steak, chicken, or a half-rack of hickory smoked ribs, and once you've enjoyed each succulent bite, stick around to explore the collection of music-themed memorabilia.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Windy City Ghosts: Hauntings of Chicago Walking Tour

Windy City Ghosts: Hauntings of Chicago Walking Tour

Discover some of the Windy City’s spookiest ghost stories—and step back in time to the era of gangsters, bootleggers, jazz performers, and more—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, and set off after dark. You’ll visit supposedly haunted former burial grounds, pubs, theaters, and more—and will hear about macabre legends and unexplained happenings as you go.

1 hour
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Get a front row perspective on the exquisite buildings that line the Chicago River during a 45-minute architecture cruise. Hear live commentary about the history and architectural heritage of Chicago on this family-friendly tour, which highlights landmarks such as the Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wrigley Building, and Willis Tower. Sit on the open-air top deck or the sheltered bottom deck for the ultimate view of Chicago.

45 minutes
Free Cancellation

Chicago Evening Crime Tour by Bus

Chicago Evening Crime Tour by Bus

Discover the ‘dark side’ of the Windy City thanks to this 2.5-hour, bus-based, nighttime crime history tour of Chicago. Explore the lives of notorious mobsters like Al Capone, Frank Nitti, Bugs Moran, and more as you explore infamous crime scenes like the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, learn about ‘The Enforcer’s Safe,’ and stop by local watering holes.

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Chicago Pizza Tour

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 best pizza. Your local guide will teach you the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias. In just a few hours, you’ll leave stuffed, and with an understanding of why pizza is such an important part of Chicago’s culture.

3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

African American Heritage Tour of Chicago

African American Heritage Tour of Chicago

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s rich and dynamic African American heritage during this half-day tour. Highlights include interior visit to an African American museum, a stop at the birthplace of gospel music in Bronzeville, and a look at the Obama home in Hyde Park and Jennifer Hudson's childhood home.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Calling all fans of the paranormal, this 2.5 to 3-hour ghost bus tour of Chicago takes you into the city’s darkest recesses to reveal its dark past. Travel with ease between locations of reputed haunting and listen to spine-chilling tales delivered by a historian guide. The City Cemetery, the Levee Vice district, and Prairie Avenue all feature on the itinerary, in addition to the site of the notorious St. Valentine’s Day massacre.

2 hours 30 minutes

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Have only a short stay planned in Chicago? Make the most of your time in the Windy City, and see more of the city in less time, when you book a private driving tour of Chicago. Pick between several convenient tour times, and meet your guide and driver directly at your hotel. Over the course of your excursion, you’ll make stops at highlight attractions like the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Millennium Park, and Museum Campus. You’ll also learn about Chicago’s history and can spy other remarkable sights as you go.

3 to 4 hours
Free Cancellation

Best of Chicago Small-Group Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

Best of Chicago Small-Group Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

Have only a short stay planned in the Windy City? See the best of Chicago in just half a day on this small-group tour. Following hotel pickup, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Skydeck Chicago at the Willis Tower for spectacular city panoramas. Next, head to Millennium Park, go on an architecture river cruise, discover Buckingham Fountain, and more.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Private Chicago Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

Private Chicago Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

See the best of the Windy City, all in just half a day—and learn the stories behind its best-known sights—on this private tour. In the morning, meet your driver at your Downtown hotel, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off with a tour guide in tow. You can look forward to seeing sights like Grant Park, Navy Pier, and Buckingham Fountain—and stopping for photo opportunities along the way.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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The Devil in the White City: A Haunting History Tour

The Devil in the White City: A Haunting History Tour

Learn about the history and legends surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and notorious criminal H.H.Holmes on a half-day tour inspired by the popular book ‘The Devil in the White City.’ Explore important locations such as the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Jackson Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and the ‘Murder Castle’ of H.H. Holmes as you learn more about the World's Columbian Exposition and Victorian Chicago.

3 hours

Likely to Sell Out

Big Bus Chicago: Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus Chicago: Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

See Chicago's dazzling skyscrapers lit up for the night during this 75-minute Big Bus tour. The entire loop takes passengers from Navy Pier, down the Magnificent Mile to Michigan Avenue, through the Museum Campus and around the architectural gems on the Loop skyline. Live and audio commentary available in English.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods - North and South Side

Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods - North and South Side

Explore Chicago like a local—and visit the city’s distinctive, characterful neighborhoods, in addition to its major landmarks—on this Half-day tour. Set off from downtown with just a small group for company, and leave the driving to your guide—you’ll explore dozens of Windy City neighborhoods, from Hyde Park and Bronze Ville to Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Learn all about Chicago culture and history as you go.

4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Leave behind the parking woes and traffic troubles on this private Chicago sightseeing tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll hit all the stops you want—yep, you can customize them—from Wrigley Field to “The Bean” to Navy Pier, The Magnificent Mile, Chicago History Museum, and so much more. Your guide comes loaded with local insight to get you the most out of your whirlwind day in the Windy City.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

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