Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour
Chicago, USA
1 hour 30 minutes
On the Water
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Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Day Trips
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 11, 2025
Time
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
11:45 am
12:00 pm
12:15 pm
12:45 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
1:45 pm
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2:30 pm
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3:15 pm
3:45 pm
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4:15 pm
4:45 pm
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5:15 pm
5:30 pm
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6:15 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
8:15 pm
8:30 pm
9:15 pm
What You Will Do
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 your professionally-trained architectural guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style and technique and why it is important today. The Chicago River Architecture Tour is the most authentic and encompassing Chicago experience the city has to offer.
What's Included?
- Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
- Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
- Expert Local Guide
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Arrive at 400 N Michigan Avenue 30 minutes before your departure and you will be directed to your boarding dock. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive if driving. We do not have parking. It is recommend that you book parking in advance.
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Wendella
15 minutes
Vessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Wendella Tours & Cruises
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
- Outside alcohol is prohibited
- All bags 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
- Maps are available with highlights in simplified Chinese. They can picked up per request at the ticket window.
- Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
Guide Options
- Printed Guide - Mandarin
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
Customer Reviews
great fun for the family
2025-05-08
bring a jacket it can get windy and when you tuck behind some buildings you loose the sun. this is a very minor issue
Great trip!
2025-05-08
Fun, informative and relaxing. Our guide gave insight into the various buildings, architecture styles and a history of the city. Her various jokes kept everyone’s interest and the experience was light hearted and fun.
This was an amazing...
2025-05-08
This was an amazing experience. The history behind the buildings was incredible and the host did well telling about the city. The view of the city and Lake Michigan was so cool. The boat had a lower deck that we did go to when we got too cold. They have a bathroom and a bar which was great. It was very enjoyable and a little chilly with the wind.
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