Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Welcome to Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours! We’re proud to present you with an in-depth, expert architectural-based river boat tour that delves into one of the most remarkable American cities today. Known for unique, daring, and historical architectural pursuits, it’s hard to cover all of the design and building treasures that make up the Windy City today. If you’re ready to learning more about the designs, people, and innovations behind these creations, throw on your captains hat and get ready to cruise along the Chicago River and see what architects from around the world travel to see in Chicago. Tour departures from 465 N. McClurg Ct.
Available for purchase onboard
Local guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Dock pickup and drop-off (if combo tour chosen)
Starbucks coffee provided free of charge
Gratuities
Departure Point
465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago is known around the world for its architectural feats, both inside and outside of the buildings. From the 100-year-old Art Deco, Neo-Classical, and Gothic Towers, to some of the tallest modern-day skyscrapers, Chicago is where old meets futuristic architectural endeavors. It has something for everyone in a way that no other city replicates today.
We are born-and-raised Chicagoans ourselves, passionate about the community that we know and love. That passion and desire spills into all of our tours, drawing on personal experiences for curating a tour that just can’t be duplicated by a book or a movie. We want you to experience everything firsthand. 90 minutes
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Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Combo tour ticket option is not wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
MaD_TiKi_Photography
27 Jul 2023
What a great tour of the city and the history of the architect. Wonderful way to learn about the history of the city buildings.
493jeffp
26 Jul 2023
What a great way to see and learn about Chicago. The boat and crew were very good and the docent did an outstanding job sharing her love and knowledge of the city. We all found it well worth our time and money!
163pamr
25 Jul 2023
Awesome boat tour, the guide was really great, very knowledgeable about the buildings and really entertaining and funny, he introduced himself before the tour to each guest and during the tour remembered who travelled from where etc and brought that into his commentary. Really thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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