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Itinerary
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Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

Cruise takes place on the Chicago River.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Chicago Skyline, Chicago, IL 60601

Enjoy an amazing view of the city's skyline.

Pass By: Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604-2992

An art deco masterpiece, this is the home of many of the city's financial movers and shakers.

Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213

This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.

Pass By: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419

50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions, including a 15-story Ferris wheel.

Pass By: Illinois Center, 233 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5519

This mixed-used building is notable in that the streets running through it have three levels.

Pass By: Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Drive entrance on Jackson Blvd (south side of building), Chicago, IL 60606-7147

Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere

Pass By: Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4066

The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.

Pass By: 222 Merchandise Mart Plz Suite 107, Chicago, IL 60654-1103

The largest commercial building in the world. First two floors are essentially a mall, and the rest is business offices

Pass By: Marina City, 300 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-5414

Unique architecture for a building complex as its own self-contained community.

Pass By: Lake Point Tower, 505 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3427

A high-rise residential building located on a promontory of the Lake Michigan lakefront

Pass By: 333 West Wacker Drive, 333 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606-1220

Noted for its reflection of the curves of the Chicago River

Pass By: The East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654-5721

A health club with 450,000 square feet of space

Pass By: The Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr 60606, Chicago, IL 60606-2806

Well-known opera company puts on lavish performances in this massive Art Deco Civic Opera House.

Pass By: Citicorp Center, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Located between Clinton and Canal Streets on Madison Street, the structure was designed in a late modernist style.

Pass By: John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1803

The John Hancock Center, is a 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper

Pass By: London Guarantee Building, 360 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3814

The London Guarantee Building or London Guaranty & Accident Building is a historic 1923 commercial skyscraper

Pass By: Historic Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2103

Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.

Pass By: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

The Chicago Architecture Center is home to a 4,000-building scale model of Chicago

Pass By: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801

The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation's first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes.

Pass By: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

Located within Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Cloud Gate, or "the bean."

Pass By: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605

Chicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and innovative use of technology.

Pass By: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

A continuous walkway connecting the lakefront with the heart of downtown.

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OPERATES

Daily

INCLUSIONS

Guided architecture cruise of the historic Chicago River
Live commentary on board

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Drinks (available for purchase)

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
All boats have full restrooms and some have a full bar
Some boats are single deck vessels, the type of vessel you are placed on cannot be guaranteed
Wheelchairs or other walking assistance equipment are not provided.
Tour times cannot be changed.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

DEPARTURE & RETURN

1: 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
2: 124 Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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4.4 based on 10 reviews

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Suhaas R 5
15 Dec 2021
Awesome tour with great views of Chicagos skyline.! Guide was superb in explaining all the important history surrounding the place.
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Richard_B 5
12 Dec 2021
Great guide Informative Friendly, relaxing Fun way to get to know the city and it’s history. The views from the vantage point of the river were extraordinary.
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968minwoop 5
12 Dec 2021
Spiro our guide was awesome. Highly recommended. A must if you are visiting Chicago for the first time.
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MariaAngela_L 1
10 Dec 2021
we waited in the boarding line for nearly an hour. My husband who is senior and myself. We would like to board first to stay in the shade as my husband has had skin cancer. The employee tried to push a group of forty people in front of us. We questioned and a tall, strong man from the company tried to intimidate us. Then we asked them to call the police. That's when they let us on board in a very rude tone of voice. They did not want to electronically record our shipment.
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Sayantan_S 4
10 Dec 2021
The architecture river cruise was a great experience. The pick-up experience was smooth from the Michigan avenue pickup spot. Our tour guide from Shoreline Sightseeing was very warm even in a chilly windy Chicago night. He explained the art deco and other famous architectures in great details with examples along the tour. We never felt bored. It was a great experience and I'ld recommend it to anyone visiting Chicago.
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Justin_M 5
07 Dec 2021
The tour guide was so knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and even played the harmonica at the end. I learned so much about the historical skyline and the skyscrapers were absolutely beautiful.
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ayoushm8 5
07 Dec 2021
The tour is really great! The guide (Spiro in my case) shared a lot of great information about the Chicago Area in general, and about the buildings in particular. I went during the day, and really liked the views, might check out the night time views too. It gets pretty chilly and windy on the river, be dress accordingly.The boat also has a small coffee/hot-chocolate place in the lower deck.
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robansinead 5
07 Dec 2021
This was the only formal tour we did in Chicago and it was a great choice. Spiro was our guide— we unfortunately went on our tour on a rainy day but he still made it fun. I learned a ton— I was worried it wouldn’t be accessible to someone who doesn’t already know much about architecture but this wasn’t the case at all. The customer service I received from Vanessa was also excellent.
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John_G 4
06 Dec 2021
excellent survey of chicago architecture. tour guide was very knowledgeable. Boat ride down river gave a good perspective, but they need to find a way to keep people warm on the boat. It was freezing!
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Rodrigo_M 5
06 Dec 2021
Ashley (our cruise guide) was superb! Very knowledgeable, and funny. The vantage point as you ride on the boat is unlike other most other cities in the world. It was fun to learn so much about the city!
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