Things to do on New Year's Eve in Illinois (Updated 2026)

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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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Outdoor Escape Room in Old Town Chicago

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Old Town. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime …More

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Old Town. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime...

2 hours
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$75
2 hr Tandem Guided Kayak Tour Near Chicago

Dog Friendly! Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American …More

Dog Friendly! Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
2 hr Single Guided Kayaking Tour near Chicago

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate …More

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise

This Wine & Cheese Cruise is a world class Chicago experience for locals and visitors. Board our famous tour boats at Michigan Avenue, and enjoy …More

This Wine & Cheese Cruise is a world class Chicago experience for locals and visitors. Board our famous tour boats at Michigan Avenue, and enjoy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Chicago Private Night Skyline and Lakefront Scenic Tour

Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and …More

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Experience Chicago’s glowing skyline and scenic lakefront on a private, fully personalized night tour. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who shares stories and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34
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
Art Boom 3 in 1 : Adults-Only Private Art Experience in Chicago

Here's what you can expect during your 1.5-hour private room experience: Shooting/Spinning Art Experience: Collaborate with your group to create a masterpiece on a large …More

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Here's what you can expect during your 1.5-hour private room experience: Shooting/Spinning Art Experience: Collaborate with your group to create a masterpiece on a large...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$195
Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change

Discover the rich history and dynamic transformation of Hyde Park on this engaging walking tour. Delve into the neighborhood's evolution from a lakeside retreat for …More

Discover the rich history and dynamic transformation of Hyde Park on this engaging walking tour. Delve into the neighborhood's evolution from a lakeside retreat for...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$5
4-Hour Chicago City Tour by SUV

Luxury vehicles Professional chauffeurs Updated fleet Licensed chauffeurs Knowledge about navigating in the city …More

Luxury vehicles Professional chauffeurs Updated fleet Licensed chauffeurs Knowledge about navigating in the city...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$800
6-Hour Private SUV Transportation Service in Chicago

Luxury vehicles Professional chauffeurs Updated fleet Licensed chauffeurs Knowledge about navigating in the city …More

Luxury vehicles Professional chauffeurs Updated fleet Licensed chauffeurs Knowledge about navigating in the city...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,200
Professional Photo Shoot in Chicago

Professional photo shoot in unique Chicago locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered …More

Professional photo shoot in unique Chicago locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants during the summer …More

Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurants during the summer...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$13
️ 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
Chicago Art Heist: Millennium Park Puzzle Adventure

You just stole Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute of Chicago. Now you need to disappear into the city before anyone notices. This self-guided …More

You just stole Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute of Chicago. Now you need to disappear into the city before anyone notices. This self-guided...

1 hour 35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
Private Chicago Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

One of the best ways to explore a city is with a private tour. This tour isn't any different. Have your driver and separate tour …More

One of the best ways to explore a city is with a private tour. This tour isn't any different. Have your driver and separate tour...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$177
Chicago Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

Enjoy moving at your own pace through Chicago's Millennium Park with an app as your guide. You and your private party can stop or start …More

Enjoy moving at your own pace through Chicago's Millennium Park with an app as your guide. You and your private party can stop or start...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$13
Chicago Local Brewery Expedition with Homemade Guacamole

We'll explore five (5) of our favorite, Handcrafted Local Micro Breweries in two special locations of the historic, Chicago landmark district, Fulton Market; which used …More

We'll explore five (5) of our favorite, Handcrafted Local Micro Breweries in two special locations of the historic, Chicago landmark district, Fulton Market; which used...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
Chicago Chinatown: Dragon Kings Puzzle Adventure

The year is 1375, and a devastating drought grips China. The Emperor sends you, his Imperial Advisor, to find the four Dragon Kings, rulers of …More

The year is 1375, and a devastating drought grips China. The Emperor sends you, his Imperial Advisor, to find the four Dragon Kings, rulers of...

48 to 78 minutes Free Cancellation
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