The best family-friendly activities in Chicago for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Chicago to Milwaukee City Highlights or Fall Foliage Day Trip

(For Non-foliage season tour)Visit Milwaukee’s top attractions: Harley-Davidson Museum, Public Market, Miller Brewery & Milwaukee Art Museum Seasonal upgrade available during autumn foliage season Enjoy …More

(For Non-foliage season tour)Visit Milwaukee’s top attractions: Harley-Davidson Museum, Public Market, Miller Brewery & Milwaukee Art Museum Seasonal upgrade available during autumn foliage season Enjoy...

1 day Free Cancellation
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Chicago in Spanish. Architecture. Mafia, Interiors, Underground

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting …More

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Roundtrip Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important …More

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Private Chicago Foodie Tour

Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza, …More

Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$288
Private Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some …More

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$211
The Art Institute in Chicago Highlights Tour & Photoshoot

Discover the Art Institute in a unique way that blends art, storytelling, and photography. After a warm welcome, we'll head inside with tickets included & …More

Discover the Art Institute in a unique way that blends art, storytelling, and photography. After a warm welcome, we'll head inside with tickets included &...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Photo Shoot in Chicago’s Urban Jungle Garden

Enjoy a private photoshoot in Chicago’s beautiful urban jungle at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. During this 40-minute session, I’ll help you feel confident and relaxed …More

Enjoy a private photoshoot in Chicago’s beautiful urban jungle at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. During this 40-minute session, I’ll help you feel confident and relaxed...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$150
Explore Chicago’s Indoor Mushroom Farm Experience

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were …More

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour

Experience a global adventure without leaving Chicagoland! This tour blends rich cultural landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and nostalgic favorites, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. *Hotel Pickup …More

Experience a global adventure without leaving Chicagoland! This tour blends rich cultural landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and nostalgic favorites, creating a one-of-a-kind experience. *Hotel Pickup...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
Chicago City Tours See It All No Time Wasted

Skip the corny jokes and never-ending speeches — our shared tours are built for travelers who want the real Chicago, not a stand-up routine. ✔️ …More

Skip the corny jokes and never-ending speeches — our shared tours are built for travelers who want the real Chicago, not a stand-up routine. ✔️...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the …More

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Prohibition Chicago: Myth vs. Reality Walking Tour

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always …More

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
️ Chicago Instagram Walking Tour (Private & All- Inclusive)

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a …More

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$236
PRIVATE Online Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Class with Nancy

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated …More

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Express Chicago Photo Tour of Landmarks

Let’s take photos at one of Chicago’s most famous spots - the bright red CHICAGO sign at the Chicago Theatre! During this 30-40 minute photo …More

Let’s take photos at one of Chicago’s most famous spots - the bright red CHICAGO sign at the Chicago Theatre! During this 30-40 minute photo...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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5-Day Tour of Superior, Huron and Michigan from Chicago

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are …More

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$1,180
Great Lakes & Mackinac Island 4-Day Small Group Tour from Chicago

Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the …More

Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the...

4 days Free Cancellation
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$995
City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor …More

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$108
Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to …More

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Chicago Small Group City Tour

Experience Chicago like never before on your all-inclusive small group city tour, led by an expert guide. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant neighborhoods …More

Experience Chicago like never before on your all-inclusive small group city tour, led by an expert guide. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant neighborhoods...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$340
Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets. …More

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
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