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Chicago: Architecture River Cruise
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Chicago: Architecture River Cruise

📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cruise on the Chicago River for the best views of Chicago’s famous architecture, narrated by an entertaining expert local guide. This is the top tour experience in the whole of the USA.

75 minSailing or boat tourCity toursSightseeingPhotography
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About this experience

Highlights. Cruise all three branches of the Chicago River for unbeatable city views. Discover Chicago’s fascinating history with stories from a lively local guide. Marvel at world-famous skyscrapers spanning over a century of design. Sip refreshing drinks from the onboard cash bar as you cruise. Choose between tours in English and Spanish. Relax on a narrated cruise along all 3 branches of the Chicago River. Learn fun facts about Chicago’s history and architecture from a local guide while taking in the best views of the city. This experience is the most popular tour in the USA (Source: TripAdvisor). Chicago is said to be the birthplace of the skyscraper, and along the way you will see examples of skyscrapers in many different styles and interpretations - from the early 20th Century up until today. Admire the gothic towers of the Chicago Tribune Building, the Art Deco Mercantile Mart, the 1960’s Marina City, the soaring heights of the Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower – once the tallest building in the world) and the sleek rippling glass of the Ritz Carlton. This tour is the must-do experience when visiting Chicago. Bring your camera to capture the beauty and grandeur of what many consider to be America’s most beautiful city. There is also an onboard cash bar on most of the boats to provide the opportunity for refreshments.

Meeting point

Shoreline Sightseeing Ticket booth
Michigan Avenue 401, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Experience details

What’s included

  • Architecture cruise on the Chicago River
  • Cruise along all 3 branches of the Chicago River
  • Live local guide
  • Tours in English and Spanish (depending on option chosen)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks (may be purchased)
  • Gratuities

Useful to know

  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Camera
  • Photo ID (to purchase alcohol)
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