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Version 37 – April 19, 2022 16:49
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Version 32 – April 13, 2022 03:34
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- Hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years. In just 90 minutes, you'll get the best overview of Chicago’s architecture and its history.
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Version 31 – April 13, 2022 03:33
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- Explore Chicago’s iconic architecture aboard TripAdvisor’s #1 rated boat tour of the city. The only Chicago River cruise partnered with the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), Chicago’s First Lady Cruises offers visitors the city’s most engaging architectural tour experience.
- Highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer CAC docents (guides) provide visitors with a compelling and detailed narrative of Chicago's numerous architectural styles and the stories of the legendary figures who designed and built our city.
- This relaxing 90-minute tour features both indoor and outdoor seating, a full-service bar and snack bar, and is consistently named by locals and visitors alike as the best way to see Chicago. Plus, you can upgrade your ticket for $5 to include admission to the Chicago Architecture Center, valid for up to 7 days after your cruise.
- Highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer CAC docents (guides) provide visitors with a compelling and detailed narrative of Chicago's numerous architectural styles and the stories of the legendary figures who designed and built our city.
This relaxing 90-minute tour features both indoor and outdoor seating, a full-service bar and snack bar, and is consistently named by locals and visitors alike as the best way to see Chicago.
Version 30 – April 13, 2022 03:31
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- Highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer CAC docents (guides) provide visitors with a compelling and detailed narrative of Chicago's numerous architectural styles and the stories of the legendary figures who designed and built our city.
- This relaxing 90-minute tour features both indoor and outdoor seating, a full-service bar and snack bar, and is consistently named by locals and visitors alike as the best way to see Chicago.
See dozens of landmark buildings that line the Chicago River on the only architecture cruise lead by expert docents from the Chicago Architecture Center. The vessel—Chicago’s First Lady—is designed for prime sightseeing in any weather, with guaranteed outdoor seating on the spacious deck plus a climate-controlled indoor cabin.
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Version 26 – April 13, 2022 03:24
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Version 25 – April 13, 2022 03:24
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Version 24 – April 13, 2022 03:19
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- Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.
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Version 23 – April 13, 2022 03:13
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- 2022-11-24, 2022-12-25, 2023-01-01
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Version 22 – April 12, 2022 23:06
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duration: 1h 30m, instant confirmation, mobile tickets accepted
Version 21 – April 12, 2022 22:52
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- food and drink (available to purchase), storage for luggage
food and drink (available to purchase)
Version 20 – April 12, 2022 22:47
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- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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coat check, food and drink, storage for luggage and strollers
Version 18 – April 12, 2022 22:46
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- admission to the galleries of the chicago architecture center, narration by a professional and certified guide, river sightseeing cruise
admission to the galleries of the chicago architecture center, narration by a professional and certified guide, walking tour of the magnificent mile
Version 17 – April 12, 2022 22:45
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- spacious boat with open-top viewing deck , narrated by experts from the chicago architecture center, sail by more than 50 buildings on the chicago river
spacious boat equipped with large picture windows and an open-top viewing deck , narrated by building experts from the chicago architecture center, sail by more than 50 buildings on a cruise down the chicago river
Version 16 – April 12, 2022 22:44
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- See dozens of landmark buildings that line the Chicago River on the only architecture cruise lead by expert docents from the Chicago Architecture Center. The vessel—Chicago’s First Lady—is designed for prime sightseeing in any weather, with guaranteed outdoor seating on the spacious deck plus a climate-controlled indoor cabin.
Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons. Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
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- spacious boat equipped with large picture windows and an open-top viewing deck , narrated by building experts from the chicago architecture center, sail by more than 50 buildings on a cruise down the chicago river
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Version 15 – April 12, 2022 22:42
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- Chicago Architecture Center Cruise on Chicago's First Lady
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
Version 14 – April 12, 2022 22:42
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- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile
Version 13 – April 12, 2022 17:48
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Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USAMeet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Version 12 – April 12, 2022 17:46
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- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of bookingWheelchair accessibleStroller accessibleService animals allowedNear public transportation- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Version 11 – April 12, 2022 17:46
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- Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons. Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons.Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
- Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Accessibility
- easypublictransport, serviceanimalsallowed, strolleraccessible, wheelchairaccessible
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- adult:
- from: '18'
- to: '64'
- child:
- from: '5'
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infant: from: '0' to: '4'child: from: '5' to: '11'youth: from: '12' to: '17'- adult:
- from: '18'
- to: '64'
senior: from: '65' to: '120'
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- Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
- Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Version 10 – April 12, 2022 17:39
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- Effective Monday, February 28, masks will no longer be required for guests visiting the Chicago Architecture Center or on our walking tours. We do suggest guests carry a mask with them on Walking Tours as every interior visited has the option to require masks. Although masks are no longer required, guests are welcome to continue wearing them.
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