Sightseeing Cruises

90-min Chicago River and Lake Michigan Architecture Cruise by Wendella

4.8/5(229)

Virginia R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The guy who took us on our cruise was very knowledgeable. We learned so much about individual buildings and the development of Chicago in general. I felt like it was a good combination of history and entertainment.

Kevin M

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The entire outing on the cruise from start to finish was amazing!! The scenery, the buildings, the sights... every single thing was jaw dropping. Relaxing and fun way to see the city from a different perspective. Great operation from start to finish... and we will definitely do it again!!

Frank T

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We were out on the lake for quite a while, but that was a good thing. It was a great view. A lot of pictures with the skyline in the background and a tour guide as I said was absolutely phenomenal.

Colleen B

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Our tour guide was fantastic!! He was super knowledgeable about everything we passed on the tour. But he was also very entertaining and funny. I'd highly recommend his tour to anyone.

Bjorn S

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Really nice tour. Interesting stories and a must do when in Chicago. You simply can't miss the stunning views, both from a distance at the lake and close up by the river.

Diane W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The 90 minute cruise was perfect, weather, guides knowledge, and view were all excellent. Wendella was very accommodating to reschedule the time when we had a train delay.

90-min architecture cruise

Boat cruise on the Chicago River & Lake Michigan

English-speaking tour guide

Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
FREQUENCYOnce per day
1 Boarding point
Wendella's Michigan Avenue Docks
Get direction
Sights covered
Chicago Harbor Lock
Navy Pier
Oak Street Beach
Chicago Lighthouse
Museum Campus
Buckingham Fountain

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Kevin M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The entire outing on the cruise from start to finish was amazing!! The scenery, the buildings, the sights... every single thing was jaw dropping. Relaxing and fun way to see the city from a different perspective. Great operation from start to finish... and we will definitely do it again!!
Virginia R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The guy who took us on our cruise was very knowledgeable. We learned so much about individual buildings and the development of Chicago in general. I felt like it was a good combination of history and entertainment.
Frank T
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We were out on the lake for quite a while, but that was a good thing. It was a great view. A lot of pictures with the skyline in the background and a tour guide as I said was absolutely phenomenal.
Colleen B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our tour guide was fantastic!! He was super knowledgeable about everything we passed on the tour. But he was also very entertaining and funny. I'd highly recommend his tour to anyone.
Bjorn S
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Really nice tour. Interesting stories and a must do when in Chicago. You simply can't miss the stunning views, both from a distance at the lake and close up by the river.

What's not allowed

Alcohol, weapons of any kind, flammables, and explosives are not allowed on this experience.

Smoking cigarettes (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited on board.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome on board the boat.

Additional information

The Captain may adjust the tour route as needed to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.

Safety comes first. All bags are subject to inspection.

The crew reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who appears intoxicated, impaired, or may pose a safety risk.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Wendella Tours & Cruises.

Address: 400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.

Landmark: The dock is located at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (now called the DuSable Bridge), at the base of the Wrigley Building on the Chicago River.

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