Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour
- Location:Chicago, Illinois
- Duration:75 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5042CHIARC
Chicago is renowned for its stunning and original architecture, and the most relaxing way to see it is on a cruise on the Chicago River! You'll learn all about Chicago's history and landmarks before the tour's grand finale, a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.
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From the boat, you'll see and hear about the dozens of skyscrapers lining the Chicago River, including the Sears Tower and the Tribune Tower.
Then, for a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, you'll take a thrilling speedboat ride along the lake. From the water, you'll see Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, beautiful Chicago Harbor and Chicago's Museum Campus.
Your best choice for experiencing Chicago, this tour combines coach and boat travel. It's the only tour that takes you from the lakefront, through the locks and along the river.
Along the way, you'll:
- Learn when and why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed
- Learn how Chicago architects pioneered skyscraper construction
- Learn why the beautiful Chicago lakefront is almost all parkland
- Learn about an $80 million dollar skyscraper construction mistake
- Travel through the historic Chicago River Locks and up the Chicago River to Sears Tower
Schedule Details
Chicago Architecture Tour and Speedboat Ride and Lake Michigan
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Cruise departs from Navy Pier, Chicago
Departure Time:April 16 - September 10 (Monday - Friday)
- 9:15am
- 11:15am
- 1:15pm
- 3:15pm
- 5:15pm
- 7:15pm
- 11:00am
- 12:45pm
- 2:30pm
- 4:15pm
- 6:00pm
- 7:45pm
- 9:15am
- 11:15am
- 1:15pm
- 3:15pm
- 5:15pm
- 7:15pm
*Board cruise 20 minutes prior to departure time Duration:
75 minutes (approx.)
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Additional Information
- Sightseeing cruise
- Passage through the historic Chicago River Locks and up the Chicago River to Sears Tower
- Architectural tour and Speedboat Ride on Lake Michigan
- Gratuities
- Local fees and taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Coast Guard regulations require a photo ID for each guest to board
- All cruises are weather permitting
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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Enjoyed the cruise very much. I thought that they could have paused alittle more so we could ... Read more ›
Deloris T, September 2011
