General Interest Groups


Bavarian Christmas

Visit the Christkindlmarket, tour a magnificent church and feast on a hearty German meal.

Best of Chicago

See for yourself – sites, food, points of interest voted the best in each category by Chicagoans.


Bit of Blarney

Be Chicago Irish for a day as you tour Irish sites and enjoy lunch at an Irish eatery.

Bucktown’s Best

Explore this interesting and trendy neighborhood with a visit to a church and bakery, lunch in a local restaurant and dessert in a Chicago institution.


Chicago a la Carte

What is better than a day beginning with chocolate? Enjoy delicious Chicago!

Chicago Architecture

See old and new examples of Chicago’s magnificent architecture and enjoy and architecture river cruise.


Chicago Gangsta Tour

Learn about da gangsta era in Chicago during this entertaining tour of some infamous gangster sites with a costumed guide.

Chicago’s Magnificent Museums

Experience Chicago’s world renowned museums choosing the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute or the Museum of Science and Industry.


Chicago’s Chinatown

Be transported to the Far East by the exotic sounds, smells and sights of this colorful ethnic neighborhood.

Chicago’s Grand Hotels

Visit three historic hotels built when “spare no expense” was the order of the day and see stunning lobbies with glittering chandeliers and amazing art.


Christmas Around the World

See trees from different countries, have lunch in a neighborhood favorite and stop at an ethnic bakery.

Chunk of Chocolate

Delve into the delights of chocolate with lots of samples to taste along the way.


Country Getaway

Visit the First Division Museum or the 35-room mansion at Cantigny and tour Naper Settlement, a recreated village showcasing prairie pioneer life.

Cuneo and Long Grove

Enjoy a tour of a magnificent mansion featured in My Best Friend’s Wedding and visit a charming village where the historic buildings are now stocked with unique goods.


Devil in the White City

Learn about the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the man who haunted the fairgrounds.

Dinner and Show

Attend a Broadway show at an award-winning theatre and enjoy a sumptuous dinner in a warm and inviting atmosphere.


Ethnic Sampler

Discover the rich diversity of Chicago’s neighborhoods and the heritage and culture of different ethnic groups.

Flower and Garden Show

See spectacular theme gardens, enjoy free seminars, workshops and visit a premier florist in Chicago.


Galena Getaway

Discover the delights of historic Galena, named one of the ten prettiest towns in America.

German Fest

Visit the old Germantown neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue and enjoy a hearty German lunch.


Golf it Up

We will make all the arrangements for a golf outing at one of the unique golf courses in the area.

Grand Old Milwaukee

Step into the Victorian era of Milwaukee’s past at the Pabst Mansion and tour the Miller Brewery.


Grecian Holiday

Tour the new National Hellenic Museum and discover a beautiful Greek church with sacred icons.

Greendale, WI and Taste of Home

Visit one of only three planned greenbelt communities in the US, currently home to Reiman Publications.


Harness Some Fun at Maywood or Arlington Park

Experience the excitement of live harness racing or thoroughbred racing at historic Maywood Park or Arlington Park and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Holiday in the City

Chicago dressed in holiday style! Make this tour your Christmas tradition.


Holiday Sweets and Surprises

Visit a stunning holiday display with beautiful trees, enjoy a festive lunch and enjoy delicious treats.

Houses of Worship

Visit three churches with beautiful stained glass, mosaics, soaring architecture and beautiful art.


Hyde Park

See the University of Chicago and learn about this diverse Chicago neighborhood.

I & M Canal

Visit the historic I & M Canal Corridor, the final link between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi.


Indiana Quilt Gardens Tour

Travel to Northeast Indiana to see beautiful quilt gardens, quilt murals and much more.

Italian Day

Experience instant immersion in Chicago-Italian life, past and present.


Lake Michigan Cruise

Enjoy a fabulous dinner or luncheon cruise with lively music and engaging entertainment on Lake Michigan and see Chicago’s spectacular skyline.

Lighthearted Look at the Windy City

Enjoy a fully-narrated driving tour and be whisked up to the Chicago Skydeck or the Hancock Observatory for a breath-taking view of the city.


Looking for Lincoln

Learn about the Lincoln family with a tour of the spectacular Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and other sites in Springfield.

New South Loop

Witness for yourself the changing cityscape in this historic neighborhood as old meets new.


Orthodox Churches

Tour three outstanding orthodox churches and enjoy a delicious ethnic lunch.

Polish Day

Discover Polish Chicago with a bountiful lunch and visit a church, museum and the Polish neighborhood.


Rat-a-tat

Tommy Gun’s Garage: Enjoy an evening of fun at Tommy Gun’s Garage, a “Speakeasy” which offers a Roaring 20’s Musical Comedy Revue and a delicious dinner.

Secret Chicago

If you have a taste for things off the beaten path, this tour is for you. See some of Chicago’s best kept secrets.


Serene Spaces

Enjoy the beautiful Chicago Botanic Gardens with a narrated tram tour and see the breathtaking Baha’i House of Worship.

Show Me the Money

Learn about Chicago’s rich and famous, drive through the Gold Coast and visit the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank.


South Side Irish

Discover all things Irish with a visit to a church in Bridgeport, lunch at an authentic Irish pub on the far South Side and a stop at an Irish bakery and deli.

Spiritual Spaces in DuPage

Enjoy the serenity of the Morton Arboretum and choose to visit the Billy Graham Center, a Hindu temple, a monastery, the National Shrine of St Therese, the Maple Street Chapel or a Jewish synagogue.


Summer in the City

Celebrate summer on this tour highlighting the lakefront, gardens and fountains of Chicago.

Taste of Geneva

Discover the charming town of Geneva with a local expert and enjoy wine tasting and a delicious lunch.


Taste of Hyde Park

Discover what is new on the University of Chicago campus, have lunch at a neighborhood institution, visit a beautiful church and stop for macaroons.

Taste of the Neighborhoods

Visit an outstanding basilica, have delicious lemon cookies in the Ukrainian Village, lunch at a south side favorite and taste delicious toffee.


Wright Stuff

In Oak Park, see many examples of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style architecture and have a special insiders’ tour of the Wright Home and Studio.