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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Jay_T

Jul 2022

We can’t say enough about how great this experience was. The best possible way to see Chicago and have a blast. From a slow river tour of downtown to speeding past other boats on the open lake, this trip was great. The best words to describe it are personal, adventurous, and scenic.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Jay and those are the best words to describe this tour boat company. We cherish the small details here at Blackhawk Boat Tours

ChasingSkye

Jul 2022

By far the best experience we have had while visiting Chicago! Captain Ken is such a great guy, full of knowledge and also incredibly experienced around boats and on the water. My 12-year-old daughter and I booked an evening tour on the river/lake. I personally prefer small group tours and with a young daughter, most evening boat tours were party boats and booze cruises. Ken was a wealth of knowledge about everything from the waterways, history, architecture and fun facts about Chicago! On a small tour, you can ask questions and learn about the things that truly interest you! It was awesome to go through the lock from the river to the lake, kids can learn a lot from Ken (he’s a school teacher!). We were able to see the fireworks off Navy Pier from out on the lake, absolutely stunning! Hoping to book another trip with Ken during the daytime to get another perspective of the city and to just get to be on the water with Ken and his super cool boat. If you are looking for a fun intimate experience with friends or family, this is an amazing way to see Chicago from the water!! Highly recommended!! Captain Ken is great with communication and made us feel really special!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for the awesome review, Kristin! We’re so happy your tour went so smoothly. Would you mind sharing with your friends what we do here at Blackhawk Boat Tours? We’d love to continue providing great service to awesome customers like you and Ruby. Thanks again and Cheers shipmate!

DocJ2005

Jun 2022

What an amazing time with the family on this private excursion run by Capt. Ken! We did a similar tour in NYC with NY Media Boats which Ken previously worked with. That trip was a 10/10, and this was just as magnificent. Capt. Ken has 20 years of experience with the Coast Guard, and he did a fantastic job safely navigating the boat up the Chicago River, giving interesting details about the buildings & history of the city. We got to see the lock system where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, and after getting out on the lake, Capt. Ken opened up the motor & gave us the most spectacular views (at sunset) of one of the United States' most iconic skylines in Chicago. My kids and wife had the time of our lives! This was the highlight of our amazing trip. We will recommend this to friends/family & will be back next time we're in Chicago!