Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise along Chicago River and Lake Michigan
- 360-degree panoramic views of Chicago's skyline
- Expert commentary on architectural landmarks
- See iconic buildings like Willis Tower and John Hancock Center
- Learn about Chicago's rich architectural history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour of Chicago River and Lake Michigan
- 360-degree panoramic views of Chicago's skyline
- Expert commentary on architectural landmarks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather
- Food and drinks are not included; consider bringing your own
- The tour is wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the weather
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
- Outside alcohol is prohibited
- All bags are subject to search
- 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
- Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
Traveler reviews
A must do when in Chicago!
Great experience, our guide Alyssa was fabulous! She was funny, kept her talk informative and added her own twists. Strongly recommend!
It’s so much more than talk about buildings!
Bobby served as our architectural tour guide on a bright late October day. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept the 90 minute tour enjoyable throughout the time out on the lake and into the river. The history he shared was factual and he doesn’t shy away from the bad that was done by people in the past like polluting the river. He correctly pronounced long confusing names and answered all the questions posed. I really enjoyed this tour. Thank you to the wait staff who recommended it!
Best way to see the architecture of Chicago
Fantastic guide made the trip an experience to remember and share with others. I’m so glad we chose the lake AND river tour.
LAKE tour, not the RIVER tour we expected
The 90-minute tour spends 30 minutes just going through the locks! 15 out and 15 back. It should be called a Lake tour, as we turned around immediately after boarding and headed to the lake. We wanted to see the river and the architecture on the RIVER! My bad for not reading the fine print. For some this might be best, but not for me.
Perfect river and lake view
Wonderful experience we were able to see all of the lake and the city around the lake, the architecture by the river. Very informative trip wonderful views perfect to take pictures.