75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline
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Highlights

  • Set sail from Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago for an insightful 75-minute architecture river cruise.
  • Board a vessel offering unparalleled views of over 40 landmarks, including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the 398-foot Wrigley Building.
  • The cruise features live commentary from a knowledgeable guide, vividly depicting Chicago's architectural history and evolution.
  • Choose the preferred language for your tour with expert narration offered in both English and Spanish for tours departing from Michigan Avenue.
  • Did you know? The Tribune Tower has fragments of famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.

Inclusions

  • 75-minute architecture boat tour on the Chicago River
  • Expert tour guide
  • Live commentary in English (as per option selected)
  • Live commentary in Spanish (as per option selected)
  • Departure from Michigan Avenue (as per option selected)
  • Departure from Navy Pier (as per option selected)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The cruise lasts for 60 minutes.

You can begin your journey from either Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier.

The live commentary is offered in both English and Spanish for tours leaving from Michigan Avenue.

Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible. However, only wheelchairs with a narrow base can use the ramps; motorized vehicles are not accommodated.

Children who are 2 years old and under may join ticketed parents at no additional cost.

Yes, leashed dogs are allowed to accompany you on board.

You'll get views of over 40 famous landmarks including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building.

The Tribune Tower is notable for containing fragments from famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.

A knowledgeable guide provides live commentary, offering insights into Chicago's architectural history and evolution throughout the tour.

Life jackets are indeed provided but will only be distributed in an emergency situation.

This experience is wheelchair accessible. Keep in mind, the ramps are accessible only to wheelchairs with a narrow base and not to motorized vehicles.

Life jackets are available on board. However, they are only passed out in an emergency. Leashed dogs are allowed on board. Children 2 years old and under can accompany ticketed parents for free.

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