Best Cultural & Theme Tours in Chicago

157 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 157 cultural & theme tours in Chicago using 66,590 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Chicago Architecture Walking Tour (9.4/10). Prices start at $5 and most cost between $35 and $98.10. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

712 reviews

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, engaging guide, informative guide

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Chicago Architecture River Cruise

21,955 reviews · $39

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative guide, spanish tours

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Chicago Haunted History Walking Tour 90 min

42 reviews · $35 · 1 hr 30 min

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (712) – –
2 Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1,886) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (65) $35 2 hrs
3 Chicago Haunted Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (478) $35 1 hr 30 min
4 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (462) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (225) $35 2 hrs
5 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Art Deco Interiors TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (141) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (10) $35 2 hrs
6 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New 90 min TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (91) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (5) $35 1 hr 30 min
7 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (233) $35 1 hr 30 min
8 Chicago Fire TV Show Set Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (80) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (81) $315 2 hrs
9 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 105 min TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (44) $35 1 hr 45 min
10 Chicago Haunted History Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (42) $35 1 hr 30 min

Questions

What is the best cultural & theme tour in Chicago?

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour has the highest TourTruth score (9.4/10) of the 157 cultural & theme tours in Chicago we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 712 reviews.

How much do cultural & theme tours in Chicago cost?

Listed prices start at $5; the median is $43.99, and most cost between $35 and $98.10. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cultural & theme tours in Chicago?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which cultural & theme tour in Chicago has the most reviews?

Chicago Architecture River Cruise, with 21,955 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.9/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide