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Top 15 Private Tours in Chicago

46 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Starting at 111 South Michigan Avenue
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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up - Lincoln Park and Chicago’s North Side
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Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Private Arrival Transfer from Chicago Airports (ORD) (MDW) - Sedan or SUV: match the vehicle to your luggage
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Private Arrival Transfer from Chicago Airports (ORD) (MDW)

Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - The Art Institute entrance and meeting point
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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour - The United Center and Chicago’s sports identity
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Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour

5.Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

See Chicago from a private helicopter, from Wrigley Field and The Bean to Lake Michigan, with a 45-minute flight from Schaumburg.

“Pilot cancelled one hour prior to our scheduled time. While I appreciate his concern for our safety. I was on the Uber already from the city (Chicago). The Uber driver was lovely but $200 for a ride in an Uber was not the helicopter over the city experience I was expecting. I do need to note he offered to reschedule but due to the fact I have other plans and I’m on a vacation for my Birthday my time was extremely limited. I was given a refund but my dissatisfaction and disappointment was an understatement.”

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Best of Chicago: Architecture & Highlights City Private Tour - Going underground in the Chicago Pedway
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Best of Chicago: Architecture & Highlights City Private Tour

Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW) - Starting at Your Hotel or Chicagoland Address
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Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW)

7.Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

A practical review of Chicago airport transfers to ORD and MDW, with honest advice on timing, vehicle choices, luggage, service, and value.

“This was our first experience with this operator and we were very pleased with the service provided. The support was very efficient, always responded promptly, and communication was excellent. Our driver, Antwone, was a special case. An excellent professional, he assisted us upon arrival and also on the day of departure. Attentive, efficient in meeting our schedules and safe driving. A professional who truly deserves five stars in his rating.”

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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour - A private pace, not a private museum
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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

8.Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $215

See Chicago’s greatest artworks on a private, flexible Art Institute tour with skip-the-line entry, expert guidance, and all-day museum access.

“Best way to experience the Art Institute of Chicago. So much to see and do, it’s always best to rely on an expert. Joel provided us with all the highlights, including the behind the scenes insights like how the piece was acquired. That allows you to truly experience and appreciate the art. Bonus your ticket is good all day, leave for lunch and come back to experience more at your leisure.”

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Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan - Navy Pier, Chicago - Leaving from the north side of Navy Pier
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Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan – Navy Pier, Chicago

Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich - Calder’s Flamingo in Federal Plaza
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Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich

Private Transfer Chicago Airport MDW to Chicago Downtown - The meeting point requires attention
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Private Transfer Chicago Airport MDW to Chicago Downtown

Chicago in a Day: Food and Architecture Private Walking Tour - Going below street level in the Loop
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Chicago in a Day: Food and Architecture Private Walking Tour

12.Chicago in a Day: Food and Architecture Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $272

Explore Chicago architecture, underground walkways, Riverwalk views, deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and more on a five-hour private tour.

“I thought this tour was fantastic. Our guide Dash was hands down the best tour guide I've ever had. He filled the 3 hour architecture part of tour with a bunch of wonderful spots and was extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of all of them. I felt like he could have easily dRead more”

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Chicago: ORD Airport Private Transfer to Chicago City|Hotels - Landing at O’Hare and making contact
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Chicago: ORD Airport Private Transfer to Chicago City|Hotels

Your Way or the Highway: 2-hour Customized Private Walking Tour in Chicago - Millennium Park: Chicago’s great outdoor showcase
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Your Way or the Highway: 2-hour Customized Private Walking Tour in Chicago

14.Your Way or the Highway: 2-hour Customized Private Walking Tour in Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Shape a private Chicago walking tour around architecture, art, food, or history, with a local guide and stops across downtown.

“Our guide Dave reached out prior to learn about what we wanted to do and see. He timely met us at our hotel and gave us a GREAT tour of downtown Chicago including lots of history, facts and places we had not considered including the Read more”

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Chicago: Private custom tour with a local guide - Starting at your hotel or a central meeting point
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Chicago: Private custom tour with a local guide

15.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $129

Explore Chicago with a private local guide, flexible walking routes, landmark views, museum planning, and useful city advice.

“El Guia tenia buena voluntad, pero falto de motivacion, iniciativa y conocimientos...esperabamos algo mas que un paseo con poco contenido de historia y anecdotas...”

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