Sightseeing Cruises

75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline

Name: 75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline
Start: 2026-07-13T10:00:00
End: 2026-07-13T11:15:00
Location: Chicago

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 15 mins

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Guided tour

4.6/5(172)

Kimberly A

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Great way to appreciate the architecture of Chicago and get a better idea of what you're looking at as you walk around the city. The tour guide was fantastic! There is a bar and bathrooms on the boat and the crew makes it easy to have a care free experience.

James T

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

I enjoyed how much the person who facilitated the tour knew about the city and was able to relate to a lot of things in my life So that I can enjoy what it really meant to live in Chicago. I also enjoyed the ride. It was a nice time frame and pretty comfortable outside of the scorching heat. The only thing I can say is if the drinks were a little cheaper, I would have had plenty more. In all It was a great experience for my wife and I. we would love to experience that with you guys again. Also, the pictures were nice that you guys provided when you first get on the boat.

Set sail from Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago for an insightful 75-minute architecture river cruise.

Board a vessel offering unparalleled views of over 40 landmarks, including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the 398-foot Wrigley Building.

The cruise features live commentary from a knowledgeable guide, vividly depicting Chicago's architectural history and evolution.

Choose the preferred language for your tour with expert narration offered in both English and Spanish for tours departing from Michigan Avenue.

Did you know? The Tribune Tower has fragments of famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.

75-minute architecture boat tour on the Chicago River

Expert tour guide

Live commentary in English (as per option selected)

Live commentary in Spanish (as per option selected)

Departure from Michigan Avenue (as per option selected)

Departure from Navy Pier (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 15 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
2 Boarding points
Michigan Avenue
Get direction
Sights covered
Tribune Tower

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
James T
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
I enjoyed how much the person who facilitated the tour knew about the city and was able to relate to a lot of things in my life So that I can enjoy what it really meant to live in Chicago. I also enjoyed the ride. It was a nice time frame and pretty comfortable outside of the scorching heat. The only thing I can say is if the drinks were a little cheaper, I would have had plenty more. In all It was a great experience for my wife and I. we would love to experience that with you guys again. Also, the pictures were nice that you guys provided when you first get on the boat.
Reginald W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
First, the tour was timely as advertised. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and his personality is a good fit for guiding the tour. Since, this was our first tour, better signage directing us to the starting point would have been great. We arrived early and went to the other side of the "port" not knowing Shoreline was on the opposite side. That was a very small inconvenience and did not distract from the great time we had.
Lisa L
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Chicago's diverse, historical architecture is one of the things that makes the city so special. I live in Chicago and take Shoreline Sightseeing's River Architecture Tour several times a year when guests come to town -it's my favorite. Each docent has their own presentation, so I always learn something new. It's a fabulous way to introduce the city and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Kimberly A
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Great way to appreciate the architecture of Chicago and get a better idea of what you're looking at as you walk around the city. The tour guide was fantastic! There is a bar and bathrooms on the boat and the crew makes it easy to have a care free experience.
Andrea J
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
I really enjoyed this tour. I can't speak on the day time cruise but the night cruise was EVERYTHING. Seeing the darkness fall over the water and the beautiful lighting on the buildings is the only way I wanna see it.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Keep in mind, the ramps are accessible only to wheelchairs with a narrow base and not to motorized vehicles.

Additional information

Life jackets are available on board. However, they are only passed out in an emergency.

Leashed dogs are allowed on board.

Children 2 years old and under can accompany ticketed parents for free.

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