Chicago River 90-Minute History and Architecture Tour

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  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Chicago, United States
  • Product code: 76126P1
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Wendella, Chicago, IL

Vessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Centennial Fountain And Water Arc, 400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611-4323

Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.

Pass By: 222 Merchandise Mart Plz Suite 107, Chicago, IL 60654-1103

The largest commercial building in the world.

Pass By: Michigan Avenue Bridge, 333 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901

Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.

Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213

This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.

Pass By: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.'

Pass By: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606-2806

Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior

Pass By: Marina City, 300 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-5414

Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.


Inclusions

  • Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
  • Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
  • Restroom on board
  • Expert Local Guide

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages - Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board the vessel.
  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard

Outside alcohol is prohibited

All bags subject to search

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

Arrive 30 Minutes prior to your departure time.

Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access

Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis

Maps are available with highlights in simplified Chinese. They can picked up per request at the ticket window.

Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Yash_S
Goood explanation by the guide Alex and the tour covered all the iconic buildings and architecture of Chicago. History of Chicago was well explained.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Jill_C
the tour guide was fantastic , so much knowledge, and she was really entertaining as well. Chicago is spectacular and it was great to see it from the river!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Claudia_H
Our tour guide was amazing! Knowledgeable, funny, nice! Enjoyed the whole experience. Was a beautiful day, great time and learned a-lot. All staff were helpful!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Mark_A
It was interesting from beginning to end. Alyssa our tour guide was very knowledgeable & we learnt a lot about the architecture of Chicago. Weather was also good for the trip. .
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Posted On : 2024-05-01


Posted By : David L G
Super ,very nice boat full bar downstairs ,our guide was great and very knowledgeable, the ride was very smooth, amazing views I highly recommend
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Posted By : Cathy_W
I enjoyed the history of the buildings And fun facts about the architecture. Very informative and a good way to start off my trip so I knew what highlights I wanted to hit while in Chicago.
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Posted By : Janet_G
The tour guide was very informative, the trip was pleasant. The architecture in Chicago is beautiful.
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Posted By : Caitlin_M
Enjoyable experience, great getting to see the buildings from a different perspective and hear about their history
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Posted By : Steven_H
Great guide and a great ride. The beautiful weather also helped. Would recommend! Easy to book and easy to find.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30


Posted By : Harvie_S
Enjoyed the cruise and the speaker was very knowledgeable with a solid delivery. I wish there was a printout as part of this. that would really help a lot,
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Posted On : 2024-04-30