Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago

Overview

The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in Chicago! Enjoy the City from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline. We zip you to many sights around the local waterways including the Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Fort Dearborn, Vietnam Memorial, Wolf Point, Shedd Aquarium, and many others. Come aboard our safe and seaworthy US NAVY built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), and experience a unique & personal tour of the City!

City: Chicago

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $75.00

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $75.00

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What's Included

Life Jackets

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours take place outdoors

What To Expect

Navy Pier

Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres (20 ha) of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing nearly two million visitors annually.

Soldier Field

Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) since 1971, as well as the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS) since 2020

Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. It is located on the northeast tip of Northerly Island at the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The Adler was the first planetarium in the United States and is part of Chicago's Museum Campus, which includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum. The Adler's mission is to inspire exploration and understanding of the universe

Chicago Skyline

Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline with building like the Wilis Tower, Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and more

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (20)

tirriak_tk

Aug 2022

Great experience! Fun & Adventurous! The captain was informative and funny. Book now! You won’t regret it.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi Tirria, Capt. Ken likes to bring up some dad jokes on tours from time to time. We hope that you and Lauren took advantage of the sites that Chicago has to offer. Come back and see us again.

Preston D

Aug 2022

We loved this small boat/small group tour. Ken is very kind and knowledgeable about the city. He is super easy to be with. Turns out, my wife and I were the only people that booked this Friday night during perfect weather, and we were very glad that he did not cancel on us. Instead, he made it our own private tour when it was obviously less economical for him to do so. It was like having our own boat there, with a friend to tell us all about what we were seeing. Great tour! Highly recommended if you like small groups!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you Preston for that fantastic review. Our cancel polices are very simple which means we will never cancel for anything unless it is a safety reason. "Chief", the boat, is only rated to carry 6 passengers. Send our regards to the former Commanding Officer of the USS Laboon.

pmccurry

Aug 2022

This private boat trip was a great way to see the many buildings along the river and also view Chicago’s iconic buildings from Lake Michigan. Captain Ken was very professional and a fun, interesting guide.He shared history and stories you are not likely to hear on other guide boats. His zodiac style boat felt very safe and provided quite a fun ride whizzing around the lake. Ken’s experience with the coast guard and currently as a school teacher, make him the ideal person to lead these small boat trips. We began at a slow pace as he cruised down the river and explained its history. We went through the lock between the river and lake which was a unique experience. Then, since the water was calm and weather good, we were able to enjoy the thrills of a fast ride on the lake. He helped us get some great photos too. This would be an ideal trip for a family group or friends who enjoy a thrill along with some colorful history.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi Peggy, Thank you for the wonderful review. BLACKHAWK BOAT TOURS cherishes the one-on-one interactions with our passengers which creates a stronger bond with our city. One of our many goals here is so you never forget the experience.