Chicago Architecture River Cruise Experience

Embark on a captivating Chicago River cruise and explore the city’s iconic architecture. Marvel at the stunning skyline, visit famous landmarks, and learn about the unique architectural styles from an expert guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chicago River - The cruise is conducted on the Chicago River.
  • Chicago Skyline - Delight in a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline.
  • Navy Pier - Spanning 50 acres, it features parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries, and attractions, including a 15-story Ferris wheel.
  • Tribune Tower - This neo-gothic tower is renowned for its…
What's Included
  • Pet-friendly
  • On-board restrooms
  • Live expert commentary on board
  • Guided architecture cruise of the historic Chicago River
What's Not Included
  • Drinks (available for purchase)
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking allure of Chicago on an enchanting cruise along the historic Chicago River. This architectural tour guides you through the main branch of the river, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past the renowned Willis Tower (Sears Tower) to the historic Old Post Office Building.
Admire the impressive city skyline…

Location
124 N Streeter Dr
North Streeter Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarahgg7019mw
Apr 12, 2026
Great time! - I really loved this experience! The tour was super helpful, easy to keep up with, and sometimes even made me laugh. Plus, the snacks and drinks in the galley were a nice touch. It was my first time in Chicago, and the tour really sparked my interest in exploring more of the city. Sarah Gomez
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Karla_l
Mar 31, 2026
Lopez Family - We had a great experience! My daughter is in a wheelchair and everyone was very accommodating and helpful. The experience was smooth getting on and off. The tour was very educational and beautiful.
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Elizabeth_a
Mar 29, 2026
Information was presented... - Information was presented in a way that kept my attention as well as my kids’. We were all excited to see what would be said about each building. The Chicago River skyline is perfect for this kind of tour…highly recommend!
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Donovan
Mar 24, 2026
Great architectural tour! - Had a lovely time on our tour. Started on time. Boat was solid and clean. Sam, our docent, was very informative and entertaining! Very much worth it for sure. 😁
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183hopeb
Mar 17, 2026
Great tour to see in Chicago - Experience on the boat was great and the admission fee with trip advisor was low, and good for a nice tour on the river. Length was what it was stated as and had a good welcoming atmosphere, not a lot of crowds or people there. Staff was very nice and welcoming.
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Jasmyn
Mar 16, 2026
Great - Very informative - Great cruise to learn more about the city. Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable.
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Nycutiepie
Jan 2, 2026
COLD but AMAZING! - This was an AMAZING experience despite the frigid temperatures. Pleeeeeease dress warm if you’re going in winter. We took the 4pm tour and were able to see the sights both day and night, which was wonderful. Our pictures are fantastic. The guide was great and I’d love to do it again in summer for a different experience.
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Dawnl386
Dec 30, 2025
Lovely river tour in Dec! - Amazing tour with a great guide. We went at 4 PM so saw some of the trip at dusk and some at night. It wasn't too cold fortunately so we stayed outside most of the time. Dress in the proper gear and you'll love it!
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Zombieflu
Dec 27, 2025
Must do - A must do very informative dress warm if in winter but such a great tour. Loved the history and humor on the tour. Has beverages on board
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Toorjo
Nov 28, 2025
The view, history and the freezing air were worth the ticket price, every single penny! - It was chilling! But the narration by Liam was quite detailed, involving and extra funny with low-grade jokes (more like puns with disclaimer). Would love to take it again during summer.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).