Architecture River Tour

Architecture River Tour

By Shoreline Sightseeing

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Free cancellation available
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Overview

Chicago views from the water on a guided cruise
Insightful commentary from onboard architecture expert
Sights include the iconic Willis, Tribune & Hancock towers
More than 40 historic structures & modern skyscrapers to see
Unique perspective of striking urban skyline from the water

Activity location

Shoreline Sightseeing - River Access
- 124 North Streeter Drive
- 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

Navy Pier - Shoreline Sightseeing Booth
- 124 North Streeter Drive
- 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Members save up to 10% on this activity

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Deep Dive Architecture Tour From Navy Pier - 90 Minutes

1h 30m
English

Discover Chicago's architectural marvels and engineering feats on this spectacular 90-minute extended cruise. Expert guides share the riveting stories behind the city's famous buildings. This roundtrip tour departs daily from Navy Pier and is wheelchair accessible.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 16:30

Price details

P 2,820.21 x 1 AdultP 2,820.21

Total

Classic Architecture Tour From Navy Pier - 60 Minutes

1h
English

Enjoy the spectacular views on this 60-minute cruise as you listen to your tour guide highlight how Chicago’s buildings, architecture, and engineering made the city famous. Round trip departures daily from Navy Pier, wheelchair accessible.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 2,881.52 x 1 AdultP 2,881.52

Total

Signature Architecture River Tour from Michigan Avenue

1h 15m
English

Experience Chicago's world-renowned architecture and engineering on this classic 75-minute cruise with live narration. This tour offers daily round trip departures from Michigan and showcases how the city's buildings achieved fame.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 3,310.69 x 1 AdultP 3,310.69

Total

Signature Architecture River Tour from Navy Pier- 75 minutes

1h 15m
English

Experience Chicago's world-renowned architecture and engineering on this classic 75-minute cruise with live narration. Daily roundtrip departures from Navy Pier. The tour is wheelchair accessible and showcases how the city's buildings achieved fame.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 3,310.69 x 1 AdultP 3,310.69

Total

Signature Architecture River Tour from Michigan Avenue

1h 15m
English

Experience Chicago's world-renowned architecture and engineering on this classic 75-minute cruise with live narration. This tour offers daily round trip departures from Michigan and showcases how the city's buildings achieved fame.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 20:00

Price details

P 3,494.61 x 1 AdultP 3,494.61

Total

Signature Architecture River Tour from Michigan Avenue

1h 15m
English

Experience Chicago's world-renowned architecture and engineering on this classic 75-minute cruise with live narration. This tour offers daily round trip departures from Michigan and showcases how the city's buildings achieved fame.

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 19:30

Price details

P 3,617.23 x 1 AdultP 3,617.23

Total

What's included, what's not

Guided Chicago River Tour
Live tour commentary provided in English
Boarding Photo

Know before you book

Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to your booked departure time. Go directly to boat boarding do not stop at ticket booth.
Please Note: Between November 1st and April 15th, the Architecture River Tour will only last for 60 minutes.
Meet at the meeting location point that matches the location you chose either Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue

What you can expect

Equal parts boat and buildings, this river cruise gives you a from-the-water perspective of Chicago skyline and up-close views of its most iconic structures. Board an open-roofed vessel and float with the current as an architecture expert shares the fascinating history behind the Windy City's most renowned buildings.

Hop onto your vessel, steer toward the Chicago River—a 156-mile (251-km) system of streams and canals—and cut directly through the heart of the city. Once vital to the early shipping success of Chicago, this winding body of water now offers the perfect platform for admiring its surrounding architectural marvels.

Your cruise takes you past more than 40 points of interest, including the Tribune Tower—a neo-Gothic building constructed in 1925—and the Willis Tower, the second-tallest building in the United States. Crane your neck up at the John Hancock Tower, a skyscraper equipped with an impressive observation deck perched 1,000 feet (304 m) high.

As you glide through the city, a knowledgeable guide and architecture buff shares stories about the distinctive designs, striking construction, and steel-and-cement feats created by world-famous architects like Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn, and Louis Skidmore. From the IBM and USG buildings to the Fulton House and Citicorp Center, this tour is the perfect snapshot of Chicago's architectural gems.

Location

Activity location

Shoreline Sightseeing - River Access
- 124 North Streeter Drive
- 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

Navy Pier - Shoreline Sightseeing Booth
- 124 North Streeter Drive
- 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Michigan Avenue - Shoreline Sightseeing Booth
- 401 Michigan Avenue
- 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America