Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

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.

Enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s top attractions
Gain an in-depth understanding of local architecture
See the sights of Chicago without getting worn out
Take the tour when it’s convenient for you

What To Expect

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Vessels depart from Wendella’s docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.

• Admission Ticket Free

The largest commercial building in the world.

• Admission Ticket Free

Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.

• Admission Ticket Free

This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.

• Admission Ticket Free

An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city’s ‘Second Lakefront.’

• Admission Ticket Free

Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior

• Admission Ticket Free

Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings – “a city within a city” with their unique corn-cob exterior.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
Outside alcohol is prohibited
All bags subject to search
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Arrive 30 Minutes prior to your departure time.
Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access
Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
Maps are available with highlights in simplified Chinese. They can picked up per request at the ticket window.
Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers

Included/Excluded

Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
Restroom on board
Expert Local Guide

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

from 44 $