Marina City Tours and Tickets

Admire some of the Windy City's most iconic views—and enjoy a time-saving, relaxing way to sightsee—aboard this Chicago River architecture boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including dozens of notable buildings, like the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. In just one tour, you'll cover multiple branches of the Chicago River, and will learn insider facts and stories you'd otherwise miss.

Discover the architectural gems of the Windy City from an ideal vantage point on a cruise down the Chicago River. Offered several times throughout the day, it’s easy to fit the leisurely excursion into your itinerary. Covering more than 130 years of architectural history, the tour is the perfect opportunity to see a huge area of the city without the hassle of taxis and public transit.

Step aboard a boat for a comprehensive cruise that details the history of Chicago's architecture. Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline accompanied by architecture-focused commentary that points out each of the landmark buildings. As you cruise through Lake Michigan, snap photos of you and your party against the stretch of Chicago's 26-mile shoreline.

Walk along the Chicago River and gaze at the memorable architecture and landmarks Chicago has to offer. Combine sightseeing with a little education as you learn about the city’s history. Chicago in particular has many architectural wonders–see buildings and sculpture that are Gothic Revival, Art Deco, Spanish-inspired, and more. See many of the city’s most recognizable buildings in one engaging tour.

Learn the history that makes the Chicago River and its recently updated Riverwalk historically unique.   Chicago is home to one of the world’s most recognizable and celebrated skylines and the Riverwalk’s intimate vantage provides an ideal perspective from which to learn and appreciate its incredible buildings.Discover Chicago's Rich History and Iconic Architecture Experience the vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s past and present with our Chicago Riverwalk Tour. Perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and curious visitors, this 2-hour guided tour uncovers fascinating stories and architectural marvels that define the Windy City.

Enjoy an immersive way to discover Chicago's more recent architectural heritage with this small-group walking tour. Led by your architectural expert guide, you'll discover many of the Windy City's modern, postmodern, and other newer structures, including works by architects like Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, and beyond. As you go, your guide will point out the buildings many visitors overlook, and share stories from their history you wouldn't otherwise hear.

We wrote the book(s) on Chicago ghosts! Now in our 24th year! Ursula Bielski, our founder, has published more than a dozen volumes on Chicago's haunted history over more than two decades. Chicago Hauntings is the original Chicago ghost tour and still the best. Our tours are based on all original research, unlike the many other knock-off tours you'll find today. Beware of the imitations. Imagine walking in the steps of Chicago's most notorious criminals at the city's original courthouse, putting your fingers into actual bullet holes from Chicago's gangland days, feeling the haunting presences near the site of the old Cook County gallows, and gazing upon the waters where 844 souls lost their lives in the horrific Eastland disaster of 1915. Come along and experience all this and more. We are also the only interactive tour experience where YOU are the paranormal investigator, using simple tools to look for spirits while you hear tales of Chicago's most haunted locations.

Enjoy a quintessential Chicago experience when you go on an architecture-themed river tour. Pick from multiple convenient start times, and board your vessel—the Lady Liberty—directly from the Chicago Riverwalk. Your trained docent guides will give you a rich introduction to the Windy City’s history, key landmarks, and architectural highlights—and you can spy landmarks like the Marina City towers and Navy Pier from the water’s edge.

One of the best ways to enjoy Chicago is by sailing along the Chicago River. After a brief walk to see gems like the Chicago Theatre up close, cruise along in the comfort of a private boat as your local guide explains the city’s highlights. You’ll cover a lot of the city’s attractions in one tour, enjoying views of public art as well as notable buildings and architecture.