Architecture cruise on the Chicago River from Michigan Ave

Free cancellation

Place: Chicago

Duration: 1 hour

Language: English

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Guided Tour

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Pet friendly

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 60-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).

Important to know

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