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Chicago River Architecture Cruise: Skip-the-Ticket-Office

4.8  / 5
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Activity provider:Shoreline Sightseeing
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Chicago River Architecture Cruise: Skip-the-Ticket-Office

Activity provider:Shoreline Sightseeing
4.8  / 5
3649 reviews

From US$ 50.35 per person

Cruise along the Chicago River on a 60- or 75-minute tour, and discover hidden architectural gems among the city’s renowned landmarks. Led by a docent providing live narration, the tour passes more than 40 structures and sails under historic bridges.

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Duration 75 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
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Experience

Highlights
  • Cruise along all 3 branches of the Chicago River
  • Get an insight into 40 landmark buildings from an on board docent
  • See Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, Trump Tower, Marina City, Willis Tower and more
  • Relax on board with a drink from the cash bar
  • Skip the ticket office and go directly to boarding line by pre-purchasing your ticket online
Full description

Skip the lines at the ticket office and climb aboard a state-of-the-art cruise for a 60- or 75-minute cruise of all 3 branches of the Chicago River, and marvel at the architecture that has made the city so legendary. Get an insight into the buildings and engineering of a city that gave birth to the skyscraper and is the spiritual home of modern American architecture.

Your expert guide will lead you down the Chicago River to uncover hidden gems, as well the city’s most renowned landmarks, such as the John Hancock building, Trump Tower, Marina City, Willis Tower, and more. Relax with a glass of something cold from the cash bar, as you cruise the Windy City’s waterway, and learn its status as a modern metropolis and one of the world’s most beautiful cities. End your tour in the same place where you boarded the boat.

Includes
  • Architecture river cruise
  • Live commentary
  • A barcoded ticket allowing you to skip the ticket office and proceed directly to the boarding line
  • Boarding photo
  • Food and drinks (may be purchased)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meet at Polk Bros Park next to Navy Pie.

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Not allowed

  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • The regular tour is 75 minutes long, but in the colder months (November 1 – April 15th) the tour is 60 minutes long
  • Please dress for an outdoor activity
  • A cash bar is on board most vessels, depending on the season
  • Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • Don't forget your camera
  • A $10 per ticket change fee will be charged by the local partner for any date or time changes made on the original date of the tour

From US$ 50.35 per person

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4.8 /5

based on 3649 reviews

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  • Transportation
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  • Service
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I learned soo much about the architect of buildings built near the canal., our tour guide was so comical & easy to understand his stats and history stories along the ride.. One suggestion for future ride.. Maybe umbrella can be installed in the areas where there are no canapés to cover the guest in that way when you have full Sun on these boats.. Everyone could benefit from some type of shading 😎❤️❤️

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September 7, 2023

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Laurie S – United StatesVerified booking

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Excellent way to view the city and get a history lesson on the development of the city and its skyline. You get to see and learn things you would not see at street level. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. If your tour is on a sunny day, definitely bring a hat and lots of sunscreen.

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September 5, 2023

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Scott – United StatesVerified booking

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This cruise went down 3 directions of the river so we saw areas we never saw before, which made this cruise unique. The tour guide was excellent, he delivered historical information with humor with the right mix and wasn’t annoying. They hesitated in areas so we could take group pictures which was appreciated. They have bathrooms and an open bar. Easy on and off and great location to restaurants and plenty of parking available.

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