Culture & History things to do in Chicago

We rank 372 culture and history things to do in Chicago, United States. The highest scoring is Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $16 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
372
In the 90+ Club
4
Available today
60
From
$16

Culture & History in Chicago compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Chicago by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors97$352h5/5 (1,863)
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour92$853h4.9/5 (2,373)
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour92$352h5/5 (758)
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour90$331.5h4.8/5 (1,962)
Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition90$351.5h5/5 (700)
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture90$1014.5h4.9/5 (1,449)
Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings89$702h4.9/5 (1,551)
Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour89$712.5h5/5 (675)
Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour89$351.5h5/5 (452)
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour88$803h4.9/5 (840)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Chicago

Culture & History in Chicago: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Chicago?
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 1,863 traveler reviews. Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour, Chicago Murder Mystery Tour, Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour follow close behind. We rank 372 culture & history experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $51 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is American Writers Museum Admission Ticket from $16, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Chicago for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Chicago currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Chicago?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Chicago, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
May to October. Winter cruises stop running when the river ices.

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Top attractions in Chicago

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