CHICAGO · ILLINOIS
The best of Chicago.
The 6 best show tours in Chicago, with honest prices, run times and who you book through. Which ones are worth your time downtown, and what each one actually gets you.
BYOB close-up magic at Trickery Chicago: a witty one-hour show with Aaron in an intimate room for $41. Adult innuendo included.
Most Popular“Two of the headsets don’t work- they tried giving us different ones but the kept glitching so we asked for our money back. Definitely was not as cool as we expected. We were very disappointed.”
A 2-hour Chicago Fire TV set tour with private pickup, photo stops around Firehouse 51, and Chicago landmarks like The Bean and the Cultural Center.
“My wife and I were in Chicago for the marathon and booked the tour for a few days after. Deen kept us well updated both the day before and, on the day, even when delayed in the Chicago traffic but he didn’t cut the tour as a result. He took us to see the Bean…”
Step through Firehouse 51 on a 2-hour Chicago Fire TV set tour with Millennium Park and Cultural Center stops, private pickup and great guide.
“Dean was excellent, he was attentive and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!”
Ride along Chicago P.D. filming spots with a small-group guide, downtown pickup, and free photo stops like Lotties Pub and the Bean.
“Best activity ever! My husband is a Chicago PD fan and he LOVED this tour. Such a cool opportunity to see some of what’s seen on the tv program. So glad we had the experience and would definitely recommend the tour. A must see if you love Chicago PD.”
Watch Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan aboard Tall Ship Windy with skyline and Navy Pier views. 90 minutes, mobile ticket, bar onboard.
“It was a beautiful fireworks show with the Chicago skyline in the background. Simply beautiful. Navy pier had a lot food and drink vendors to enjoy a meal before the tour.”
Peep Show in Chicago mixes burlesque striptease, comedy, magic, and drag in a small 21+ basement venue—2 hours of big adult fun.
“Small venue in the basement of the building. Three performers having to perform twice. A 4th did some weird act possibly trying to fill time.”
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