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The 15 Best Private Tours in Chicago

83 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $40

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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Your route through the museum, from Impressionism to later art
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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up - Pickup Zone in Downtown Chicago, and How That Changes Your Day
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Chicago Private Custom City Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Private Arrival Transfer from Chicago Airports (ORD) (MDW) - Sedan vs SUV, and the luggage rules you must respect
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Private Arrival Transfer from Chicago Airports (ORD) (MDW)

Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - Inside the museum, you are not just seeing paintings
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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

4.Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Semi-private skip-the-line tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. 2.5 hours, admission included, max eight, and expert-led highlights.

“Samantha's knowledge, personality, professionalism and enthusiasm while touring is priceles. She provided education and entertainment while giving undivided attention. Overall an outstanding experience.”

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Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour - The Chicago Bulls Fly-By: Sports Energy From the Sky
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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.)

A private 45-minute helicopter flight over Chicago’s skyline, stadiums, parks, and iconic views, with headsets included for easy, scenic photos.

“My flight was canceled and never rescheduled.  I never received a refund.  No one ever contacted me back to reschedule or offer a refund.”

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Best of Chicago: Architecture & Highlights City Private Tour - Meeting under the Chicago Theatre neon, then getting oriented fast
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Best of Chicago: Architecture & Highlights City Private Tour

Private Departure Transfer to Chicago Airports (ORD)(MDW) - Luggage Limits and the Pickup Details That Can Cause Problems
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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.) · from $89

Private hotel-to-airport transfer in Chicago, door-to-terminal drop-off, chauffeur help, and 24/7 service to ORD or MDW.

“Our driver was on time, friendly and helpful. HOWEVER, I reserved a SUV and received a minivan. Confirmation was made early morning Mon/Apr24 and yet received another one at 10:45pm. He made mention of late call and a minivan would be there AND I noted I reserved and confirmed a SUV”

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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour - Price and value: what $215 per person buys you
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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan - Navy Pier, Chicago - The captain and the course: how the route really gets decided
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Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan – Navy Pier, Chicago

Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich - Meeting in the Loop, ending near Millennium Park
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Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich

Private Transfer Chicago Airport MDW to Chicago Downtown - Timing: how flight delays and the 60-minute airport window play out
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Private Transfer Chicago Airport MDW to Chicago Downtown

11.Private Transfer Chicago Airport MDW to Chicago Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 54 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Private MDW to downtown transfer with flight-aware pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and simple voucher-based meet-up to skip taxi stress.

“It was HORRIBLE….please see pictures! The company sent a very unfriendly man who was dressed like he just got out of bed. His personal MINIVAN reaped with cigarette smoke. The minivan was FILTHY to say the lease! I’m requesting a refund and will fight to the end to get it!!! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! Oh, trying to call and /or talk to the company is almost impossible. A BIG waste of $90!!”

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Chicago in a Day: Food and Architecture Private Walking Tour - The Best Part: Two Themes That Match Each Other
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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

Small-group Chicago architecture and food walk. Capped at 12, big tastings, Willis and Water Tower views, plus a guide who brings it to life.

“Chi-Tall Dave is an amazing tour guide. He gave us insight on Chicago then and now. The food stops were delicious and architecture locations were beautiful. Worth it and can’t wait to come back and try all these stops with family and more friends.”

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Chicago: ORD Airport Private Transfer to Chicago City|Hotels - Price and what $40 per person really buys you
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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 - Meeting at Pioneer Court and Getting Set for a Personalized Walk
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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 · from $220

A private 2-hour walking tour in Chicago tailored to your interests, covering Millennium Park public art like The Bean and Cloud Gate.

“Leentje was terrific. So knowledgeable, well spoken, and so interesting. She was fun and accommodating (knew where the restrooms were!) made great suggestions for dining, and answered all our questions - really tailored our tour to our interests. I will definitely go on another tour with her.”

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Chicago: Private custom tour with a local guide - How pickup, duration, and route customization work
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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

A private, customizable Chicago walking tour with a local guide, tailored sights, optional museum time, and practical insider tips in your language.

“Service sublime notre guide Bart nous a bien expliqué l’histoire de Chicago le tout dans un français parfait :) une visite à faire on aurait du prendre davantage de temps que 2h je recommande vivement cette visite en français de l’histoire de Chicago”

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