Chicago Architectural River Cruise: Award-Winning Tour
4.6
733 Ratings
Chicago
Experience the panorama on this recognized 90-minute Architectural Journey, a staggering venture through a metropolis that surpasses all anticipation!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- During our premier cruise, one of our distinguished Guides will introduce over 50 towering structures, drawbridges, and heritage sites.
- As part of your Architectural Expedition, you’ll discover how the Major Chicago Fire traversed a river and paved the way for innovative minds in structural steel and plate glass, like John Wellborn Root, William Le Baron Jenney, Louis Sullivan (mentor of Wright), and Daniel Burnham to rebuild Chicago from its fire-damaged remains to unparalleled heights in less than a decade. The exceptional rise of Chicago continued into the 20th century with the monumental personalities such as Bertrand Goldberg, Fazlur Khan, and Mies van der Rohe - fostering taller buildings, more streamlined - and it further magnified in the 21st century with daring new edifices like The Trump Tower and Aqua, designed by world-renowned architectural designer, Jeanne Gang.
What's Included
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Coffee. Lemonade. Coke products.
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Beer, wine, and cocktails (available for purchase)
Additional Information
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Location
465 N McClurg Ct
North McClurg Court
Address is 465 N. McClurg Court (on a hidden branch of the Chicago River called the "Ogden Slip") behind Pinstripes Cafe Please note we are not located at Navy Pier. There is street parking on Illinois. The ticket office is no more than 300 feet from the vessels.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_c
Nov 13, 2023
The tour guide narrator... - The tour guide narrator was excellent!!! You will not be disappointed!! The location was great as well, we loved this tour and would do it again maybe in the evening. Ony had one day and this was an awesome choice.
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Joannedg3165zi
Oct 20, 2023
Expertise! - The river tour was phenomenal as it showcased the extraordinary architecture Chicago has to offer. It was only made better by our exceptional tour guide, Alina. Her knowledge of Chicago architecture was only surpassed by her knowledge of Chicago history. Alina was fantastic!
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Justin_r
Oct 1, 2023
Great experience - Susan was a great guide! We had perfect weather, everything was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
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Rene_d
Sep 25, 2023
Best architecture tour in Chicago - The best architecture tour in Chicago. Very knowledgeable docent. Friendly staff. Accommodated a family member in a wheelchair and assisted him to an accessible bathroom before departure.
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Tim_g
Sep 10, 2023
Great time - Was a great time. Very informative. Bring sunscreen and a hat. Entire staff was very friendly and so helpful.
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Sheila_j
Sep 10, 2023
Awesome - Knowledge of the guide and the beautiful city - everyone was friendly and just the amount of right time.
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Virginia_m
Sep 7, 2023
Wonderful birthday experience for my husband - Beautiful day in Chicago! So great to see the city from the water. Very relaxing as well as informative. Learned so much!
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Ash318
Aug 22, 2023
Breathtaking views , but a must do! - Beautiful tour with great info. Our guide Rikki was lovely. I would recommend getting umbrellas or sun hats, as if you didn't sit in the shade, it was quite hot for 90 mins!
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Nicolepk4237md
Aug 15, 2023
Very cool experience - Very cool views of the city. Tour was very informative regarding history of architecture and the city itself which was super interesting
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Glen
Jun 27, 2023
Great experience - Well worth the price of admission. The operator was informative and the views were great. What more could you ask for.
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