Chicago
The architecture cruises: ninety minutes on the river through a canyon of landmark towers, with docents who make structural steel sound like gossip. If Chicago gets one slot on your itinerary, this is the slot.
Discover Chicago’s stunning skyline and iconic architecture on this 1 hour 15-minute river cruise, led by knowledgeable guides. Perfect for first-timers and architecture lovers.
Most Popular“Very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and presented the material very well. The boat was very clean too”
Discover Chicago’s iconic architecture from the river on a 90-minute boat tour with expert guides, offering stunning views, engaging stories, and great value.
“It’s a very informative tour. The host was enthusiastic and funny. Bundle up if you do this tour in the winter, it gets cold out on the water.”
Discover Chicago's iconic architecture from the river on a 1.5-hour guided cruise. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and local food options.
“This cruise is definitely worth doing. John our guide was first class, very funny and entertaining as well as being informative.”
Experience Chicago’s stunning architecture from the river with a 1.5-hour guided cruise aboard First Lady, offering expert insights and iconic city views.
“The docent was very informative and easy to understand. The history she related was very interesting.”
Experience Chicago's stunning architecture on a 75-minute river cruise with live narration, skip-the-line tickets, and beautiful city views.
“Jeremy was a wonderfully engaging guide pointing out historical buildings, architectural styles and more as we rode the Voyageur. The boat was comfortable and not too crowded. And the staff was courteous and helpful. Great way to see the city and learn of its history…”
Discover Chicago's iconic architecture on a 45-minute river cruise with live commentary, open-air or sheltered seating, and stunning city views.
“The historical context for the architecture was excellent and very illuminating. Excellent tour guide also!”
Discover Chicago's stunning architecture from the water on this 1.5-hour boat tour, featuring expert guides, iconic landmarks, and scenic lake views.
“Very informative. Well organised. Friendly staff. Lot of stories and historical information given throughout.”
Discover Chicago's stunning architecture on a 45-minute family-friendly river cruise with expert guides, scenic views, and the option to purchase drinks and snacks onboard.
“Loved it. Great way to see the city. Excellent commentary.”
Discover Chicago’s stunning skyline and architecture from the water on this 1.5-hour cruise along the river and Lake Michigan, guided by local experts.
“The visit together with other members were great !!!!”
Explore Chicago’s iconic skyline on a 90-minute architecture river cruise. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and insider stories for an authentic experience.
“I scheduled a trip for Saturday Oct 18th, paid my fees, and less than 24 hours out the tour company canceled the trip and would not refund me. The listing said the tour was rain or shine, so I was prepared to go regardless. It…”
Explore Chicago’s hidden interior architectural gems on this 2-hour walking tour. Learn from knowledgeable guides and see stunning interiors many visitors overlook.
“This was a great experience. We were in a small group of 10 people. Spencer, our guide, was very knowlegable and personable. We enjoyed seeing hidden gems inside the lobbies of historical buildings. I would recommend this tour to family and friends.”
Discover Chicago’s top landmarks, architecture, and local foods in a compact 5-hour tour. Perfect for first-timers seeking an authentic city intro.
“From beginning to end the tour was a fantastic way to see the city. Dave was an amazing tour guide who gave us the perfect balance of historical facts at each stop, time to wander, keep us moving to the next destination, and even was…”
Discover Chicago’s stunning architecture on a 1.5-hour river cruise with expert guides, scenic views, and fascinating stories that bring the city’s skyline to life.
“Very knowledgeable. Bring a jacket. It was chilly. Loved all the details and learned a lot. Perfect amount of time.”
Discover Chicago's highlights with a small-group city tour, featuring iconic landmarks and an optional architecture river cruise for a comprehensive experience.
“Avery was our guide and he was great. Very good knowledge of the city and the communication was excellent.”
Explore Chicago’s secret interiors on a 2-hour walking tour, discovering hidden architectural details and stories with passionate guides for just $36.
“It was great! Really interesting, and we learned a lot about the history of Chicago, a great compliment to the river architecture tour! Talia, our guide, was great!”
The river runs through an architecture lesson, and the lake applauds.