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Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions

Duration 9d
4.6/5
(716)
Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult
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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Duration 2h
4.2/5
(579)
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including Waterfront Cruise

Duration 60d
4/5
(451)
Free cancellation available
Price is $84 per adult
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Go City - Chicago All-Inclusive Pass: 1 to 5 Day Access to 30+ Activities

Duration 1d+
3.9/5
(19)
Free cancellation available
Price is $124 per adult
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Art Institute of Chicago

4.6/5
(137)
Free cancellation available
Price is $40 per adult
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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago

Duration 1h 30m
4/5
(11)
More information about reviews
Price is $49 per adult
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Bus & minivan tours

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Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Duration 1d+
4.2/5
(461)
Free cancellation available
Price was $55, price is now $50 per adult
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Duration 2h
4.5/5
(869)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per adult
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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Duration 3h 45m
4.9/5
(115)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per adult
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Chicago Pizza Tour

Duration 3h 30m
4.8/5
(176)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $89 per adult
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Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise

Duration 2h+
4.7/5
(68)
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Chicago Evening Crime Tour by Bus

Duration 2h 30m
4.9/5
(55)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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Galleries & museums

Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

4.6/5
(175)
Free cancellation available
Price is $27 per adult
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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Duration 1h 30m
4.7/5
(13)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $34 per adult
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Amazing Lakefront Segway Tour of Chicago

Duration 1h 30m
4.5/5
(64)
Free cancellation available
Price is $79 per adult
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Chicago: History Museum Admission Ticket

4.7/5
(19)
Free cancellation available
Price is $19 per adult
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Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

4/5
(41)
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per adult
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Chicago: Field Museum Ticket & In-App Audio Tour (ENG)

Duration 4h
Free cancellation available
Price is $51 per adult
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Boat tours

Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

Duration 2h 30m
3.8/5
(39)
Price is $188 per adult
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Wendella's Lake and River Architecture Tour

Duration 1h 30m
4.7/5
(75)
Free cancellation available
Price is $44 per adult
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Wendella's 45-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Duration 45m
4.8/5
(5)
Free cancellation available
Price is $28 per adult
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Spirit of Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2h
2.4/5
(16)
Price is $89 per adult
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Private Lake Michigan Sailing Charter and Sightseeing Chicago Skyline Cruis...

Duration 2h
5/5
(2)
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Free cancellation available
Price is $488 per traveler*
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Chicago Private Sunset Sail on Lake Michigan

Duration 2h
4.9/5
(10)
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Free cancellation available
Price is $484 per traveler*
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Continue exploring Downtown Chicago

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Duration 1h 30m
4.9/5
(256)
More information about reviews
Price is $54 per adult
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Chicago: Downtown Donut Tour with Tastings

Duration 2h
4.8/5
(61)
Free cancellation available
Price is $68 per adult
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Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

Duration 9d
4/5
(10)
Free cancellation available
Price is $102 per adult
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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Duration 2h
4.7/5
(500)
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Chicago Urban Adventure River and Lake Cruise

Duration 1h 30m
4.8/5
(139)
More information about reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $42 per adult
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Ultimate Chicago Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Duration 2h
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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