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 21 Sep

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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)

guyp232

Aug 2022

Used Shoreline as our architectural cruise tour company. Located right alongside the river, tickets are easy to purchase and the schedule offers many departure times. Tour length approximately 70-90 minutes. So informative of the landscape of Chicago from the perspective of the River, which is really beautiful. Our tour guide was fun and informative and made the tour seem like it lasted only a few minutes. Nice amenities on board include a full bar and very clean restrooms. You can choose to sit open air on the upper level or enclosed on the lower level. Highly recommended.

Stay28845938427

Aug 2022

Missed our original time, but they got us on the next boat without issue. The tour guide was wonderful, the information was great. My kids thought it was amazing (age 11 and 10 year old twins). Highly recommend.

Pauliinka16

Aug 2022

I've lived in Chicago my whole life and finally after years and years I went on the tour. People told me it's worth it, and it 100% is!! It's amazing seeing the city from a different angle. Highly highly recommend!!!