

Chicago River Tours and Tickets
Winding its way through the heart of the Windy City, the Chicago River flows past some of the city’s most notable architecture, including the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Wrigley Building, and Navy Pier. The river also offers opportunities for exploration, such as river cruises, kayaking, and canoeing, along a revamped riverfront.
Tours and Tickets to Experience Chicago River
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise

45-Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Chicago Sunset Cruise

Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Chicago Small-Group City Tour with Optional Architecture River Cruise

Chicago River Tiki Bar Cruise from Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago in a Day: Food, History and Architecture Walking Tour

Chicago City Minibus Tour

Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Best of Chicago: Discover Art, Food, and Architecture

Fright Hike: Chicago Halloween Bike Tour

Private Chicago Highlights Driving Tour

Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago River Fireworks Tiki Bar Cruise from Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago River Mimosa Tiki Bar Cruise from Chicago Riverwalk

Vice, Crime and Gangsters in Chicago: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront

Chicago Chocolate Scavenger Hunt

Chicago Scavenger Hunt

Chicago Holiday Fireworks Cruise
People Also Ask
The most unique characteristic about the Chicago River is that the river actually runs backwards from its original mouth in Lake Michigan. The river was civil engineered to run the opposite way of its natural flow. Also, the Chicago River runs right through Chicago, allowing people to get great views while wandering the city.
...MoreNo, you aren’t allowed to swim in the Chicago River. There are many reasons the water is unsafe to swim in, ranging from hazardous bacteria to boat traffic. Plus, even though the Chicago River is cleaner today than it used to be, you should still steer clear of swimming in the water.
...MoreWhile visiting the Windy City, you may notice that the Chicago River is especially blue. The river is blue because the river’s clay bottom, lake water, and algae all mix to present a bluish color. This is most evident on warmer days, especially in the summertime.
...MoreYes, the Chicago River does indeed have fish that call it home, and you can go fishing in certain areas. The types of fish you’ll find include carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and rock bass. You can also catch (and see) crayfish there, too.
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