Sightseeing Cruises

90-min Chicago River Architecture Cruise

Visitors on a 90-minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise viewing iconic skyscrapers.

Chicago River cruise showcasing iconic architecture and skyline.

Chicago River cruise view of Wrigley Building and cityscape during 90-minute architecture tour.

Chicago River cruise with visitors observing iconic architecture and tour guide explaining landmarks.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Mobile ticket

Put the focus on Chicago's architecture on this 90-minute cruise with an expert guide by your side.

4.7/5

(38)

Frank

Jul 2025

Verified booking

This was our first visit to Chicago and we were overwelmed. We chose the Rivercruise because the Chicago river floats right in the hart of Chicago and such a cruise offers a much better view at the intetesting buildings. Top it of with a proffesional narritor Alex and wr had a superb excursion. Very special was to see to clouds float in between the skycrapers. That made it all a kind of mystic. Very tecomendable to do this cruis Thanks Frank Hoffman (Netherlands)

Jeanette

Jul 2025

Verified booking

Stevie D. is certainly entertaining but, beyond that, he seemed very informed about the vast majority of the buildings. I don't know how many buildings he covered but it was a LOT. No problems with the boat so it was a good experience. Thanks !

Patricia

Apr 2025

Verified booking

There was a little hiccup on the timeline but when I called it's was immediately resolved so quickly that we were about to board immediately to go on the cruise of our choice. The cruise was excellent & the curator was fun and extremely knowledgeable.

Enjoy a 90-min guided architecture cruise on the Chicago River, complete with expert commentary, skip-the-line access, and onboard refreshments.

Sail through the main river and its north and south branches, taking in Chicago’s skyline from an open-air deck or a climate-controlled interior.

The tour highlights 130 years of Chicago’s architectural history as expert guides share fascinating stories behind the city's most famous and innovative buildings.

90‑min Chicago architecture cruise

Boat tour with an expert tour guide

Food and beverages (available for purchase with cash or card on the boat)

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

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Guests from Canada, United Kingdom, Italy and over 8 countries have loved this experience
Leslie
May, 2025Verified booking
4/5
I loved riding on the boat and seeing all the amazing sights. Our guide, Scott B. provided so much information about all the buildings and the city itself. It was a fascinating and exciting way to start our brief excursion to Chicago.
Christina
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The guide was great and I just LOVE Chicago
Sven
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very good Tourguide Zack. A lot of Information!!!
Frank
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
This was our first visit to Chicago and we were overwelmed. We chose the Rivercruise because the Chicago river floats right in the hart of Chicago and such a cruise offers a much better view at the intetesting buildings. Top it of with a proffesional narritor Alex and wr had a superb excursion. Very special was to see to clouds float in between the skycrapers. That made it all a kind of mystic. Very tecomendable to do this cruis Thanks Frank Hoffman (Netherlands)
Todd
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide was superb. The boat was in good order. The bar team were nice and welcoming. Other crew members were pleasant. The information provided on the tour was great for us, as we are not experts on the field.

Enjoy breathtaking views of Chicago’s iconic skyline from the unique vantage point of the Chicago River. As you cruise through the heart of the city, marvel at world-famous architectural landmarks, including the Willis Tower, Tribune Tower, and the Wrigley Building.

Expert-led architectural insights

Let the experts take over and give you fascinating insights into Chicago’s rich architectural history with engaging commentary during your cruise. Learn about the evolution of the city’s skyline, the vision behind its most famous buildings, and the significance of architectural movements that shaped modern Chicago.

Relaxing and comfortable experience

Sit back and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Chicago River, offering a stress-free way to explore the city’s stunning architecture. With open-air and climate-controlled seating options, you can take in the sights comfortably in any weather.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind outside alcohol, weapons of any kind, flammables, and explosives are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes is not allowed on board.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome on board.

Additional information

The Captain reserves the right to adjust the tour route as needed to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

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 cruise departs and returns to Wendella's Michigan Avenue Docks, 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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