Culture & History things to do in Chicago

We rank 351 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 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
351
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$10

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 Interiors95$352h5/5 (1,778)
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour91$352h5/5 (754)
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour90$853h4.9/5 (2,275)
Chicago Architecture River Cruise89$201h4.8/5 (16,909)
Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour89$532.5h5/5 (618)
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture89$1014.5h4.9/5 (1,361)
Chicago Architecture and True Crime History Tour88$351.5h5/5 (597)
Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour88$103h4.9/5 (786)
Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings87$602h4.9/5 (1,499)
Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich87$753h4.9/5 (997)

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 95 out of 100 from 1,778 traveler reviews. Chicago Murder Mystery Tour, Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour, Chicago Architecture River Cruise follow close behind. We rank 351 culture & history experiences in Chicago in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Chicago cost?
Expect around $45 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour from $10, 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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Last Minute 480Outdoors 167Nightlife 147Food & Drink 88Most Popular 80Family Friendly 60Most Highly Reviewed 24

Top attractions in Chicago

Millennium Park tickets 80Navy Pier tickets 56Grant Park tickets 53The Magnificent Mile tickets 48Art Institute of Chicago tickets 45Chicago Cultural Center tickets 43

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