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Chicago: 1.5-Hour Lake and River Architecture Cruise

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About This Experience

Highlights

  • Learn from expert tour guides about what makes Chicago's architecture so amazing
  • Choose between outside deck-top or indoor climate-controlled seating on world-class vessels
  • Journey through the legendary Chicago Lock, linking Lake Michigan with the Chicago River
  • Pre-purchase your ticket to skip the ticket line and guarantee your place on this often-sold-out tour
  • Enjoy a full service cash bar featuring authentic Chicago products, including local beer and spirits, and Garrett’s Popcorn

What's Included

  • ✓ 1.5-hour cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan
  • ✓ Local expert tour guide
  • ✓ Choice of outdoor deck or interior, climate-controlled seating

Not Included

  • Beverages and snacks (available for purchase onboard)
  • Gratuities

Good to Know

  • Passengers can bring their own non-alcoholic beverages and food
  • This tour lasts about 90 minutes, but can run slightly longer in high summer when the Chicago lock is busy
  • Vessels include restrooms with diaper changing tables, a cash bar, and climate control

Meeting Point

The closest address to most docks is 400 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago (near the Wrigley Building). From there, you can check in with a dock employee who can direct you to your boarding area.