Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour
Reviews Summary
Highly recommended! Many found the tour fun, informative, and a unique way to see Chicago's architecture and history. Some negative feedback mentioned disruptive children and cold weather.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1.5 hours
- Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
- Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
- Expert Local Guide
- Restroom on board
- Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board the vessel.
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
- Outside alcohol is prohibited
Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive 90 minute tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 300 people in the group
- 1
Wendella
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•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Centennial Fountain And Water Arc
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.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Merchandise Mart
The largest commercial building in the world.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 5
Wrigley Building
This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
Chicago Riverwalk
An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.'
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 7
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 8
Marina City
Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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