Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Overview

Experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities on a cruise down the historic Chicago River. On this architecture cruise, head down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Willis Tower (Sears Tower) to the old Post Office Building. Take in magnificent city skyline views as you see more than 40 notable buildings, including the John Hancock Center and the Wrigley Building, and learn about their distinctive architecture from your onboard guide, an expert in architecture.

City: Chicago

Sat 16 Nov

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $46.87

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What's Included

Live commentary on board

Guided architecture cruise of the historic Chicago River

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Departure locations cannot be changed
Beginning November 8, 2022 through April 2023, tours will be 60 minutes in length.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Chicago River

Cruise takes place on the Chicago River.

Chicago Skyline

Enjoy an amazing view of the city's skyline.

Navy Pier

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

Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower

Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere

Tribune Tower

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.

John Hancock Center

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

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

MAP27

Nov 2022

I’ve been wanting to take this tour since I first heard about it years ago, and this experience exceeded all my expectations. Our guide (a wonderful volunteer docent named Chris, I think) shared the stories behind a number of notable buildings, pointed out key features of Deco, Minimalist, and other schools of architecture, and brought to life the history of Chicago’s remarkable and varied architecture. This tour greatly enhanced my long weekend in Chicago and got me looking at buildings differently. Wonderful experience.

665innay

Nov 2022

This cruise is a must! We got very lucky this November, there was one day (11/10) that felt like summer, we could not ask for better weather! The guide was phenomenal! I wish I remembered his name, because he should be recognized! The tour was at 1:45pm on 11/10/22, so may be easy to determine :). He knew everything about everything having to do with Chicago Architecture and History, and he was very engaging, exciting and funny! I took my 3 kids with me, ages 9-14, and they all enjoyed and actually paid attention and commented how awesome the guide was!

munchiet2022

Nov 2022

Absolutely brilliant tour, the guide was fantastic, passionate, knowledgeable and amusing. A great way to see the city.