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  1. Chicago's Original Architecture Tour®

    Experience the world-renowned architecture and history of Chicago on a river boat tour with Wendella, the family-owned and operated company since 1935. Choose from 90-minute or 45-minute tours, or enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Michigan.

  2. Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour: Guided Chicago River Boat Tours

    Experience the architectural wonders of Chicago on a river boat tour with expert guides. Choose from different options, such as cocktail cruise, fireworks cruise, or history tour, and enjoy the views of over 50 significant buildings.

  3. Chicago River Architecture Tour

    Experience the city's legendary architecture from the river on a 90-minute tour with drinks, snacks and expert guide. Navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River and see the skyline's history and highlights.

  4. Architecture River Tour

    Experience Chicago's world-famous architecture from the water on a 75-minute guided boat tour. See over 40 landmarks, including the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Marina City, and learn the stories behind them.

  5. CAC River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

    Led by the Chicago Architecture Center's expertly trained docent volunteers, this 90-minute cruise reveals fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings in a way no other tour can. Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr (112 E. Wacker Drive). Look for the black awning marking the stairway entrance.

  6. Best Architectural River Cruise Chicago

    Experience Chicago's iconic architecture aboard the only boat tour partnered with the Chicago Architecture Center. Enjoy a 90-minute narrated cruise, full-service bars, and guaranteed seating on open-air decks or climate-controlled salons.

  7. City Tours

    city tours. Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings. Voted #1 Boat Tour in the US. 6 best tours and walks in Chicago. #1 Chicago Boat Tour for 10+ years. Announcement.

  8. Chicago Architecture River Cruise Guided Tour 2024

    Enjoy a guided boat tour of the Chicago River and see more than 40 famous buildings, including the Willis Tower and the Wrigley Building. Learn about the city's history, architecture and landmarks from an expert guide on board.

  9. Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Cruise

    Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Chicago's legendary architecture from the river with a live guide and a choice of open-air or climate-controlled decks. Learn about the history and style of the skyscrapers, enjoy local food and drinks, and skip the ticket line with pre-purchase.

  10. Chicago River Architecture Tour by Boat 2024

    Enjoy a 90-minute cruise down the Chicago River and learn about the city's architectural history and landmarks. Book your tickets online and choose from several departure times and options.

  11. Chicago River Architecture Tours

    Experience the iconic skyscrapers, bridges and historic sites along the Chicago River on a 90-minute guided cruise. Learn how the city rose from the ashes of the Great Fire and became a global architectural hub with award-winning docents.

  12. Schedule & Tickets

    Save on tickets for the 90-minute Chicago River Architecture Tour with Wendella. Get 50% off on Tuesdays for college students, 50% off on Mondays and Thursdays for military and veterans, and $10 off on Mondays and Thursdays for everyone.

  13. Chicago Architecture River Boat Tour Led by Trained Docent 2024

    from $85.00. Likely to Sell Out. Chicago, Illinois. Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour. 1,271. from $37.00. Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Skyline Tall Ship Sightseeing Cruise.

  14. Chicago Architecture Boat Tours

    Experience Chicago's history and architecture from the water with Tours & Boats. Book a 90-minute public tour or a private cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and enjoy discounts and promotions.

  15. Chicago Architecture Speed Boat Tours (2024)

    The Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour is the best Chicago architecture cruise. It offers fun for the whole family (and the dog, too!) with live narrations along the city's shore. After the architecture cruise, you can enjoy the speed of Seadog during a short speedboat ride on the lake!

  16. 2024 (Chicago) Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago

    5.0 of 5 bubbles. Chicago's First Lady Cruise with Patricia, I had the pleasure of touring the Chicago River on June 30 2024 via Chicago's First Lady Cruise. Patricia, the tour guide on the boat did a fantastic job describing the buildings, architectures, engineering, and histories along the river.

  17. 2024 (Chicago) Chicago Architecture River Cruise

    6,025. About. Get views of Chicago's most famous buildings, as well as insider info from an expert guide, on this architecture-focused cruise. See all the most important buildings on one tour, a hard-to-accomplish task on foot. View the skyline from the Chicago River while listening to live commentary. Snap photos of the Willis (Sears) Tower ...

  18. Chicago River Architecture Tour

    Child (4 -12): $13.00. Under 4: Free (ticket required) TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE BUT ARE TRANSFERABLE. Parking & Directions. More Information. Route Map. Mich Ave Location; 400 N Michigan Avenue Chicago, Il 60611. Boarding begins 15-30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. All bags are subject to inspection.

  19. Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

    Get a front row perspective on the exquisite buildings that line the Chicago River during a 45-minute architecture cruise. Hear live commentary about the history and architectural heritage of Chicago on this family-friendly tour, which highlights landmarks such as the Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wrigley Building, and Willis Tower. Sit on the open-air top deck or the sheltered ...

  20. Chicago Architecture Cruises & Tours (2024 Ultimate Guide)

    Explore Chicago's iconic skyline and landmarks on a river or lake cruise with City Experiences. Choose from different types of tours, times, durations, and menus to suit your preferences and budget.

  21. Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

    The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise, one of the most renowned tour providers, offers expert guides who delve into the city's evolution and the innovative minds behind its skyscrapers. From the classic designs of the early 20th century to the contemporary marvels of today, each building unfolds like a chapter in Chicago's ...

  22. City Cruises

    Experience Chicago's iconic skyline and landmarks on a 75-minute narrated cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the speed and fun of Seadog with live narration, BYOB policy and a short speedboat ride on the lake.

  23. Chicago Architecture Walk: self-guided or tour

    Just to reiterate, given the depth of your knowledge and interest in architecture, be sure to take the River Cruise offered by the Chicago Architecture Center ("CAC") and not one of the other Rive/ Lake cruises that are available. The CAC cruise spends 90minutes on the River only, going a much further expanse up the north and south branches than the other cruises.

  24. Chicago Architecture Boat Tour 2024

    Meeting point. Tours & Boats Architecture Tours. 900 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. Open in Google Maps. Please enter 900 S Wells Chicago, IL 60607 to your GPS for directions to the boat dock. Go through the parking lot behind the River City condominium building. The parking lot is located across from the soccer field on 9th St and Wells.

  25. Portage looking to secure passenger boats for Lake Michigan tours

    Pearl Sea Cruises, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines and other cruise ship companies tour the Great Lakes while making stops at ports like Bay City, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, Detroit, Michigan, Duluth ...