Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile
- 45 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire. This family-friendly introduction to the Windy City's rich history and architectural heritage features highlights from Wendella's full-length architecture tours. Hop aboard our world class vessels as our local authentic tour guides showcase our amazing city.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- Enclosed climate-controlled lounge/shelter from bad weather
What's not
- Alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks & snacks available for purchase on board
- Storage
Itinerary
Cruise along the main and part of the south branch.
Learn about the history of the Riverwalk.
Hear the history of the bridge.
The Wrigley Building at 400 N Michigan Ave is named for one of Chicago's most famous industrialists.
One of the largest buildings in Chicago, and the country, the Merchandise Mart is a sight to behold.
Learn about he Lyric Opera House, Chicago's grand venue for live performance, business, and entertainment.
Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.6
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Ratings come from 3,682 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Must do!
Excellent! Last minute booking, booked about 30 mins before it started. Easy process, the cool breeze from The water made for a relaxing boat ride and Architectural tour.
5Best part of the weekend
So fun! Host was the best!!! Learned a lot of history about Chicago. It was a full moon too!! So nice and worth the price!
5Beautiful night time river cruise
We went at 9:15 pm and the skyline was beautiful.
5Great boat ride and fun...
Great boat ride and fun way to see the city. Perfect for all ages. The tour guide on the mic was great! Highly recommend.
5Tuff
Good great way to see Chicago. I loved the architecture. Also the building were very nice and shows you the whole city and culture.
4I don’t like the process...
I don’t like the process of taking such a long line to aboard. But the scene is really good and the price is also very affordable.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Arrive at 400 N Michigan Avenue 30 minutes before your departure and you will be directed to your boarding dock. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive if driving. We do not have parking. It is recommend that you book parking in advance.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Wendella Tours & Cruises
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
- Outside alcohol is prohibited
- All bags subject to search
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time
How it compares in Chicago
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 106 city tours we list in Chicago.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 106.
- 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.
Special offers in Chicago
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