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Free things to do in שיקגו
You don't need a big budget to enjoy שיקגו. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
Zero cost, still worth booking.
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שיקגו
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in שיקגו, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in שיקגו


Skydeck Chicago: Entry Ticket
מ36.07 €

The Art Institute of Chicago: Fast Pass
מ40 $

The Field Museum of Natural History: Entry Ticket
מ29 $

Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

360 Chicago Observation Deck: Entry Ticket
מ30 $

The Field Museum of Natural History: Pass
מ42 $

Chicago: Architecture River Cruise from Navy Pier
מ39 $

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

Chicago C3® CityPASS®: 3 Attractions of your choice
מ109 $

Chicago: 45 Minute Architectural Sightseeing Cruise
מ28 $

Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA): Entry Ticket
מ22 $

Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 1.5-Hr Sightseeing Cruise
מ46 $

Navy Pier Centennial Wheel: Entry Ticket
מ21.1 €

Museum of Illusions Chicago: Entry Ticket
מ43 $

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: Entry Ticket
מ43 $

Chicago: 90 Minute Architecture Sightseeing Cruise
מ45 $

Flyover Experience in Chicago
מ27.95 $

Medieval Torture Museum: Entry Ticket
מ35.83 $

Chicago CityPASS®
מ144 $

Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
מ57 $

Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including 360 Chicago
מ84 $

Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
מ45 $

Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters
מ49 $
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.