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4.72 out of 5 average rating, 54 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.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 329 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.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 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.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 959 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.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 331 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.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 457 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.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Blend Scents to Design Your Own Fragrance

Pick your favorite notes and craft a custom fragrance with expert guidance. All supplies included for a fun, hands-on experience.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 319 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, 385 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

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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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Capture city memories with a personal photoshoot

Get a private photoshoot session at some of the city's best photo spots with a local Chicagoan photographer. Guaranteed Insta-worthy! *if you don’t see the date/time you’re looking for, message me!

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Walk Wrigleyville with a comedian

Stroll this historic neighborhood with a stand up comedian, hear stories at the ballpark and nearby streets, and sample famous local food along the way.

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The Chicago Gauntlet: Food, Culture & Hidden Bars

In one evening, we’ll move through multiple neighborhoods, taste iconic Chicago bites, cruise skyline routes at sunset, and finish with hidden bar energy — all in a small group, in comfort.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Freestyle Ceramic and Tufting

we believe creativity has no limits. Our studio is more than just a place to make pottery—it's a place to explore, learn, connect, and express yourself through the timeless art of ceramics. =)

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Most Popular Rug Tufting

custom make your own rug . from design , color , tufting to finish or pick one from our collection

4.33 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Choose Your Own Art Adventure @ the Art Institute

Intimate tours where you choose your own art adventure from expertly curated mini-tours. Immerse yourself in celebrated masterpieces with storytelling, history, and a grand finale in the Modern Wing

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Mezcal Tasting Class Through Untold Stories

Explore a guided Mezcal tasting class featuring seasonal flavors with appetizers. Learn about the sacred agave and savor flavors of Mexico.

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Insider Route 66 Experience - Bilingual Tour Guide

Explore five hours of Middle America on the Mother Road! We start in Chicago and end in a historic winery! My insider knowledge is exactly what you need to make the most out of your Rt. 66 experience!

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