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Black Point Estate & Boat Tour - Lake Geneva

Summary Description

Enjoy a look inside this historic estate! Black Point Estate was built for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp in 1888 as a retreat, and in that spirit the home remains a place to relax, refresh, and explore.

Highlights
  • See some of the major estates and mansions on the shores of the lake when you ride to and from Black Point by boat
  • Learn about life at the lake for families who lived there in the late 1800s
  • Take a walk through the beautifully maintained gardens of this beautiful summer cottage
  • Hear and see the history of the Seipp family and its descendants who left this generous gift to the State of Wisconsin
  • Description

    Enjoy a look inside this historic estate! Black Point Estate was built for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp in 1888 as a retreat, and in that spirit the home remains a place to relax, refresh, and explore. Just like the Victorian VIPs who established the estate, you’ll arrive in style and enjoy stunning Geneva Lake views on your cruise to this magnificent mansion, considered one of the finest examples of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, and one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva. 

    After a 45-minute narrated boat tour from Lake Geneva to Black Point, visitors will take a guided tour of the first two floors of the mansion and the exterior grounds which will last approximately 1½ hours. The return trip to Lake Geneva by boat will also include a narrated tour.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Historical narration
    • Cash Bar
    • Snack Bar
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Summer Harbor Office - Riviera Docks, Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI, USA

    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: For all non-meal tours, cancellation is required 24 hours prior to the tour date for a refund. For all meal cruises, cancellation is required 48 hours prior to the tour date. For cancellations or changes made within this time period, you can make these updates from your email confirmation. Please contact our office directly if you need to make a change or cancel your reservation after the required cancellation time. Lake Geneva Cruise Line reserves the right to adjust the tour schedules as needed based on weather conditions, boat availability and number of tickets sold. Customers will be notified by email, phone and/or text if changes need to be made to a reservation.

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    Black Point Estate & Boat Tour

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $59.10
    Points of interest
    • Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Summer Harbor Office - Riviera Docks, Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI, USA