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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.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 973 reviews

Paint your own street art at Studio WIP

Unleash your creativity at this art hub in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Local artists will show you how to spray-paint using insider tricks, and you’ll leave with finished art. Beginners welcome.

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.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 392 reviews

Create A Custom Fragrance @ Chi's Oldest Scent Bar

Smell 50+ fragrances & choose your favorites. A Perfumer creates personalized blends for you. Choose your scent & bottle + leave with a fragrance as unique as you! *Groups of 5+ must book on our site

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.

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.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Explore Chicago’s Black Culinary Heritage

In Chicago’s Hyde Park, with nearly 150 years of history, explore bold flavors, rich culture, and stories of Black natives who shaped the community and made a global impact. Stops may vary.