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Architecture cruise on the Chicago River from Michigan Ave
Activities
Chicago, United States of America
4.6/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Do this because
Admire Chicago’s amazing urban architecture from the Chicago River
Sail down and view works of Bertrand Goldberg, Jeanne Gang and Mies van der Rohe
Take photos of the picturesque skyline at Wolf Point
Make your friends back home envious with great photo ops
What to expect
This picturesque 75-minute cruise is led by a professional guide who shares exciting details and historical significance of the buildings that line the Chicago River. Boarding at the dock on Michigan Avenue, you’ll sail down all three branches of the Chicago River--the main branch, north branch and south branch.While on the main branch, you’ll marvel at the works of Bertrand Goldberg and Jeanne Gang. Afterward, reach the north branch and witness the vast contrast in how architecture on the Chicago River has changed over time. Enjoy amazing photo opportunities at Wolf Point, and then sail down the south branch where you’ll see Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower. You'll even hear the dramatic story of how Chicago rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871.Buildings along the tour: 35 East Wacker, 222 North LaSalle, 225 West Wacker, 311 South Wacker, 333 North Michigan, 333 West Wacker, 401 North Michigan, Aon Center, Apple Store, Aqua, Boeing World Headquarters, Central US Post Office, Chicago Board of Trade, Cityfront Center, Civic Opera Building, East Bank Club, Fulton House, IBM Building, Jewelers Building, John Hancock Center, Lake Point Tower, LaSalle-Wacker Building, Leo Burnett Building, London Guarantee Building, Marina City, Merchandise Mart, Montgomery Ward Complex, Navy Pier, NBC Tower Chicago, Plaza Citicorp Center, Prudential Plaza, RR Donnelley Center, River City, River Cottages, Tribune Tower, Trump Tower, USG Building Riverside, Willis Tower (Sears Tower).
What's included
Professional narration of tour highlights
What's not included
Food and drinks (available on most tours)
What to remember
Know in advance:
Tours last 75 minutes, except for March, April, and November, where tours run 60 minutes
This tour is only available in English
Please note that upper decks are open-aired
Restrooms are located on the boat's lower deck, and can only be accessible by stairs
Leashed dogs are welcome on the tour
Provider
SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Michigan Avenue – 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Meeting point:
Please note, the meeting point corresponds to the flagship Apple Store located at this dock.
View in 360°
Only available in English
Adult (13+)
$54.20
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$33.59
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$0.00
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$44.44
Reviews
Excellent
4.6/5
Based on
18 reviews from verified customers
A
Anonymous
July 2025
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Average
Our electronic tickets were refused. Told us they were for Wendella Went to Wendella and they confirmed tickets were for Shoreline Tours and not Wendella. My wife is handicapped and we were not able to return to Shoreline. We are seeking a refund.
A
Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Our tour guide was amazing! I am not even interested in architecture, and yet it was super fascinating! Enjoyed it a ton!
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Anonymous
June 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Docent was very informative and funny. Made the experience very pleasurable
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Anonymous
November 2022
From Switzerland
Great
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Anonymous
October 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Tour was fun and Courtney was amazing! So funny and full of interesting information. Highly recommend this boat tour!!
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Anonymous
September 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Our family had a great time looking at beautiful sights while listening to interesting history of the beautiful city.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Well worth both the time and $$ to see how positively Chicago has changed over the last ten years or so. And you get to see it physically,from the inside, looking out.
A
Anonymous
May 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Absolutely worth it. Jim, our tour guide was informative, entertaining, and knowledgeable!
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Anonymous
May 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Great tour, lots of history, crew and tour guide are clearly very experienced in running these tours. Even on a cool, rainy, windy Sunday in late April it was worth it!
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Anonymous
May 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Great time!
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Anonymous
April 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
August 2021
From United States of America
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed the architectural cruise. The guide was wonderful, sharing his expertise as well as entertaining stories.
A
Anonymous
September 2018
From United States of America
Excellent
Used Musement thanks to a 20% off promo via Google Trips. They offered all of the attractions I wanted to do in Chicago at an unseen discount. All of the attractions scanned my phone and it went flawless. Highly recommend!
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Anonymous
August 2018
From Italy
Great
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Anonymous
June 2018
Great
wanted to go there for ages and finally managed!
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Anonymous
March 2018
Great
Ottimo servizio
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Anonymous
March 2018
Excellent
Not disappointed in anyway. From the beginning to the end a really worth while experience.
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