Experience Chicago’s legendary architecture from the best seat in the house: the river. Enjoy a comprehensive tour with a live fun guide as you navigate through the heart of the city covering all 3 branches of the Chicago River.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Pre-purchase your ticket to skip the ticket line and guarantee your place on this popular cruise
- Experience the architectural river tour which started it all – back in 1935
- Enjoy year-long cruising with a choice of outside deck-top or indoor climate-controlled seating
- Learn from expert tour guides the importance of Chicago’s architecture and how it has developed over the years
- Enjoy true Chicago hospitality with locally sourced food and drinks available at a full service cash bar
- 1.5-hour cruise on the main Chicago River and the North & South Branches
- Local expert tour guide
- Choice of outdoor deck or interior, climate-controlled seating
- Beverages and snacks (available for purchase onboard)
- Gratuities
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Present your timed ticket to a uniformed employee standing at the top of the stairs at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge at the foot of the Wrigley Building; they will guide you to the correct dock for your cruise time.
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- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- Children under 4 years of age are free
- Boarding commences approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Seats on the decks are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis
- All bags are subject to search
- Vessels include restrooms with diaper changing tables, cash bar, and climate control
- Due to COVID-19 the bar and concessions are temporarily closed. Passengers can bring their own non-alcoholic beverages and food
- Passengers must wear masks, even when outside