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 the river, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past the iconic Willis Tower (Sears Tower) to the historic Old Post Office Building. Marvel at the magnificent city skyline as you pass by over 40 notable buildings, includ…
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The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady has long been the gold standard among all Chicago tour experiences, and is the only Chicago architecture boat tour led by highly trained expert docents. On this 90-minute cruise, you will enjoy an overview of historic and modern architectural styles including stories about the people who designed and built Chicago. As a cert…
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Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire. This family-friendly introduction to the Windy City's rich history and architectural heritage features highlights from Wendella's full-length architecture tours. Hop aboard our world class vessels as our local authentic tour guides showcase our amazing city.
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Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. Hear true crime stories about Chicago Gangster Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, Prohibition, John Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb, H.H. Holmes and more. Visit histori…
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UPDATE 2024: Don't be fooled by the copycats out there offering shady copies of our award-winning tours for $1 cheaper! There's only one company that's exclusively offered interiors-themed tours in Chicago for more than a decade, and that's INSIDE CHICAGO WALKING TOURS. Our "World Within: Dazzling Interiors of the Loop" tour is Chicago's first and best architecture interiors tour. Accept no imita…
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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 guide which leads passengers down the Chicago River to discover the city’s most renowned landmarks. In addition to historical insight on well known structures such as the Civic Opera House, Trump Tower & the Merchandise Mart, passengers…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(1,993)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1993 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years of fascinating social, cultural and political history, and explores more than a century of groundbreaking architecture. The journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture as seen from the Chicago River. Then vent…
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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 in delectable local cuisine. From deep-dish pizza to hidden gems, savor the flavors of Chicago as a knowledgeable guide unveils the city's culinary secrets and fascinating history.
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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 learn about the terrible history of punishment, torture, and executions from humanity's darkest times. Enter the 6,000 square foot exhibition and get your audio guide from the greeter. Follow the guide's instructions to learn about the hundreds of examp…
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Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked Top 10 in America by USA Today & Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor, for a day of interesting stories and scrumptious eats on this delicious Food Tour in Chinatown. This 3-hour Walking and Chintown Food Tour, you’ll see the bu…
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You will solve a murder as you learn real Chicago history! Play detective as you unravel a murder mystery, and learn about Chicago's true crime legends and Prohibition secrets. This two-in-one experience combines a rich historical walking tour with an exciting award-winning murder mystery game. Perfect for people looking for a history tour of Chicago, and also for people looking for a chance to p…
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Get the best of both worlds: explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this expert-led walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s skyline and its shadowy history. If it’s raining/too hot the tour is almost all INDOOR. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll visit architectural gems and hidden landmarks that BOAT TOURS MISS bri…
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Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum and listen as your guide brings each piece to life by sharing the story behind it. Let your guide lead you to the most important pieces of the 300,000-strong collection, taking the hard work out of finding where to go and what to see.…
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Uncover the Windy City on Chicago’s premier guided minibus tour! Discover 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate ("The Bean"), Museum Campus, and the historic Palmer House. Begin outside the Palmer House, birthplace of the brownie, and see Frank Lloyd Wright’s design at the Rookery. View icons like Willis Tower and Soldier Field while your guide shares local history. Step off at…
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Uncover the Windy City on Chicago’s premier guided minibus tour! Discover 20+ top landmarks with photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean", Museum Campus, & the historic Palmer House. Begin at the Palmer House, birthplace of the brownie, & see Frank Lloyd Wright’s design at the Rookery. View icons like Willis Tower & Soldier Field while learning local history. Step off at Buckingham Fountain & Museum…
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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 the overall narrative of Chicago. On this tour, we will explore the famous and mysterious Chicago Pedway, a system of underground tunnels connecting 40 blocks downtown, popping in and out of buildings to see beautiful and fascinating interior spaces.…
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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 bars, sites of real life mob shootouts, and haunted tragedies that shape the city's legacy. This walking tour blends ghost stories, true crime history, and architectural landmarks to reveal the beauty and horror from one of America's most f…
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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 the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorab…
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Discover Chicago at your own pace with Big Bus. Travel aboard an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, The Bean, Navy Pier and more. Hop on and off at conveniently located stops to explore Chicago's top attractions, vibrant neighbourhoods, world-class dining and shopping. Use the fr…
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Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour. After the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago was determined to become a great cultural and commercial metropolis. This tour is a testament to that era's ambition…
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Join us for a fun night of exploring Chicago's crime history on this 2-2.5-hour bus tour that includes: * World famous crime scenes like the St Valentine's Day massacre * Stops on-and-off the bus at famous crime sites * True Crime history * Historic video footage * Interactive live commentary * Crime quiz * Souvenir pamphlet with photos * Luxury climate-controlled bus * So much more! Some of the…
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Looking for fun things to do in Chicago? Look no further! Join one of our professional guides on a scenic 6-8 mile Chicago Segway tour. Glide effortlessly through the fragrant garden paths of Grant Park to marvel at the iconic Buckingham Fountain. Enjoy the breeze as you explore the city's top attractions along the Chicago lakefront, including Museum Campus, with stops near Shedd Aquarium, Field…
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The Art Institute of Chicago attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Met, Louvre & British Museum. On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way. Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.) Paris Street, Rai…
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Explore over 40 million artifacts, including SUE, the world’s largest, most complete T. rex ever discovered! Discover 23 mummified remains in a recreated Egyptian tomb, our dazzling Gem Hall or journey to the powerful Aztec empire! Meet Maximo our newest titanosaur at over two stories tall! The health of our guests and staff is always our top priority and we welcome you back to safely explore nea…
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