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Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise

4.5451 reviewsGrant Park

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers and Buckingham Fountain's spectacular light display. Hear lively commentary as you feel the night breeze and see Chicago’s skyline transformed into a glittering jewel. A one-of-a-kind experience to scratch off your Chicago bucket list. Family-friendly cruises are our specialty!

Inclusions

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase on board.
  • Restroom on board
  • Live commentary on board

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Travel along the Chicago River to learn about the city's rich history as our lively tour guides bring Chicago to life with interesting stories.

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  2. Admire the Chicago skyline as you cruise along Lake Michigan.

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  3. Get unbelievable views of this shopping and dining area, and the famous Centennial Wheel.

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  4. Take in this 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper at 875 N Michigan, home to the 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

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  5. Cruise past Chicago's museum campus and see Adler Planetarium.

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  6. See the The Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world.

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  7. Shedd Aquarium was once the largest indoor facility in the world!

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  8. Home of the Chicago Bears!

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  9. Enjoy breathtaking views of Buckingham Fountain's spectacular light display.

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  10. The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.

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  11. Pass and view famous landmark.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

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Ratings come from 451 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 250 travellers
Operated by
First Lady
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Discounted parking available at 111 E. Wacker Drive. Please visit the dockside box office for parking ticket validation

How it compares in Chicago

  • Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 524 experiences we list in Chicago.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 38 of 524.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Chicago

Chicago is a Great Lakes city on Lake Michigan, famed for skyscraper architecture, deep-dish pizza, blues and jazz and a long lakefront of parks.

Chicago rebuilt itself after the fire of 1871 and became the cradle of the skyscraper. The Chicago River runs through the Loop, where tall towers rise, and boat tours explain the architecture from the water. Millennium Park's mirrored Cloud Gate sculpture, known as the Bean, and the Art Institute of Chicago, with its Impressionist paintings, are close together. Willis Tower has a glass-floored observation deck.

Top-ranked sights in Chicago: Navy Pier, Wrigley Building, The Magnificent Mile.

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