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

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $46.87

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Wed 20 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)

868noahh

Sep 2022

Amazing. This was a great experience that me and my family really enjoyed. It was a great way to see Chicago!

HelenDrew2

Sep 2022

We booked from Navy Pier at dusk so we could enjoy a “sunset cruise” and be positioned to see the last fireworks of the season. Unfortunately, the weather changed to blustery and cool. We chose to sit at the back of the boat to avoid rain, if it happened. Wrong choice! To hear the commentary, we should have been front and center. The sound system was weak and a number of families sat around us making it doubly hard to hear the speaker. Our docent spoke for almost 1 1/2 hours without notes (!) but he spoke so quickly that we couldn’t process half of what he said. I would recommend he pepper his phenomenal amount of information with less statistics and more stories. We eventually gave up, sat back and tried to enjoy the sights. It was very disappointing.

Chitra_M

Sep 2022

A memorable experience with excellent narration of the history of the buildings. Learnt a lot and will stay with me as the highlight of the trip to Chicago.