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★ 5.0“Guide was knowledgeable about the city history and architecture. Very informative and fun for anyone of any age.”
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15,756 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.00by Shoreline Sightseeing
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Discover Chicago's iconic architecture from the river on a 1.5-hour guided cruise. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and local food options.
★ 4.8“Alex was a great guide! Funny, insightful and engaging”
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8,046 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $44by Wendella Tours & Cruises
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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.
★ 5.0“Docent Laura was simply extraordinary. Her depth of knowledge of Chicago history, engineering, and architecture was impressive. In 90 minutes I felt that we were able to see a very large swath of the impressive buildings that make up Chicago.”
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5,536 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $57.00by Chicago Architecture Foundation & Chicago's First Lady Cruises
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Experience Chicago's stunning architecture on a 75-minute river cruise with live narration, skip-the-line tickets, and beautiful city views.
★ 4.8“Really interesting, great tour guide Chicago Bob and beautiful view”
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4,325 reviews1 hour - 90 minutesFrom $39by Shoreline Sightseeing
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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.
★ 4.7“The tour and the guide were fantastic. Everything was clear and engaging, we didn’t even notice the time flying by. As a small extra, having an audio guide in other languages would be a great addition.”
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2,304 reviews45 minFrom $28by Wendella Tours & Cruises
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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.
★ 4.7“The visit together with other members were great !!!!”
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2,050 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $44by Wendella Tours & Cruises
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Explore Chicago’s iconic skyline on a 90-minute architecture river cruise. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and insider stories for an authentic experience.
★ 5.0“I have been on other Chicago River tours, but we covered parts I had not seen before, the southern end towards Chinatown. Having lived in the area and worked in town, I learned new things about my beloved Chicago. Our tour guide was exceptional- a…”
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1,635 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $37.00by Tours and Boats
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Experience Chicago’s stunning skyline at sunset on a 90-minute boat cruise, with scenic views, expert guides, and onboard snacks. Perfect for a memorable evening.
★ 4.5“Very organized, be sure to get there 30mins before departure to get best seats. Friendly staff, nice little bar with drinks and hot chocolate and snacks. Relaxing non guided night time fun.”
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1,520 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $45.00by Wendella Tours & Cruises
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Discover Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan with a 45-minute sightseeing cruise, offering stunning views, informative commentary, and flexible options.
★ 4.5“Immaculate view, very friendly staff, wonderful experience. Would definitely come back when I’m in Chicago”
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897 reviews30 to 45 minutes (approx.)From $32.50by Shoreline Sightseeing
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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.
★ 4.5“What a lovely trip. Easy to book through Viator. Great communication. Tickets easy to access and cruise very informative.”
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804 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $50.00by Chicago Line Cruises
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Discover Chicago’s stunning night skyline, historic landmarks, and Lake Michigan on this 1.5-hour river and lake cruise with lively guides and breathtaking views.
★ 4.6“how easy it was to see the city all lite up during the evening. our commentator Jacob was very informative and entertaining.”
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791 reviewsFrom $45by First Lady
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Experience Chicago from Lake Michigan on this 45-minute cruise featuring iconic skyline views, engaging commentary, and excellent value for $38.
★ 4.6“We had so much fun; was a bit chilly and was very windy--hair blowng all over! That added to the adventure and the fun we took some great pictures. We signed up for and paid for a 40-minute trip but then later saw on the…”
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758 reviews30 minFrom $32by Shoreline Sightseeing
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Experience a 1.5-hour scenic sunset cruise on Lake Michigan with stunning skyline views, a cash bar, and knowledgeable guides—perfect for romantic evenings or scenic escapes.
★ 4.7“it was a good experience but there were no space to sit where I could view the city, I had some difficulties finding the boat.”
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739 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $45by Wendella Tours & Cruises
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Discover Chicago's highlights with a small-group city tour, featuring iconic landmarks and an optional architecture river cruise for a comprehensive experience.
★ 5.0“Chicago Bob was exceptional with the amount of information he had to share. Excellent, non-stop commentary. All of us enjoyed it immensely.”
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705 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $49.95by See it ALL Chicago Tours
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Experience Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan on a 30-minute speedboat ride. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and optional thrills for an exciting, authentic adventure.
★ 4.4“Absolutely phenomenal! Especially when the Captain did 360s on Lake Michigan before the fireworks! So much fun! The Fireworks show was amazing! 🎆🎇🎆”
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642 reviews30 - 75 minutesFrom $42by City Cruises
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