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What is Chicago's distinguishing feature? Is it the size of its pizza? What about the look of its hot dogs? Nope, it's gotta be the skyline. Bringing Chicago's innovative architectural development to the city's vibrant life, explore Chicago's rich history through its iconic landmarks. All of this will be viewed from the scenic Chicago River. Relax on board a cruise vessel as you observe and relish in the towering skyscrapers like Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Willis (Sears) Tower. Floating along the river, you'll uncover the tactical details behind each building, learning about the architects and designs that truly distinguish Chicago among the prettiest cities in the world.
Note: Please note that cruise is BYOB at the moment.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier)
What to expect
- Enjoy a historical exploration of Chicago's world-renowned architectural landmarks
- Travel along the Chicago River, and see buildings like Tribune Tower, Trump Tower, and Willis (Sears) Tower
- Learn about the city's history in architectural development and innovation
Booking Calendar
| Date | Start Time | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 16 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 8:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 8:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 8:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 8:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 10:00am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 10:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 11:45am | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 12:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 1:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 2:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 3:15pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 4:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 5:00pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 5:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 6:45pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 7:30pm | 75 min | $41.00 |
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Key Highlights
| Price | $41.00 per guest |
| Duration / Session | 75 min |
| # Sessions | 1 |
| Rating | 36 positive reviews |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation notice must be provided at least one business day in advance of your tour for a refund to be given. If cruises are canceled due to stormy/inclement weather, refunds will be issued for pre-purchased tickets.
Reviews
(out of 37 votes)
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Angelica B.
Classic Lake Tours June 28, 2020Loved it ! Recommend
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Damien N.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) November 11, 2019It was all very excellent, guide was superb!
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Alex C.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) August 22, 2019The tour was great! David was excellent, very informative, and kept us engaged with his funny jokes. I highly recommend!
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Daryll L.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) August 11, 2019My tour, which included 3 or my closest friends was simply outstanding, and will be highly recommended to my counterparts. Liz was extremely knowledgeable and charismatic. Loved her energy and clarity. I will be doing the tour again to refresh my knowledge of the "second city".
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Debra W.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) June 28, 2019Fantastic! Highly recommend!!
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Trina M.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) July 29, 2018The best part was how the guide on the boat was really knowledgeable and funny. He made the whole tour worth the while. I don't recall his name but the both the captain and the tour guide were excellent. My wife and I had an amazing time.
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Douglas S.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) June 25, 2018Great tour. Ash was our guide and we could not have been more pleased. He was very knowledgeable with just the right amount of humor and storytelling ability.
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Yi Z.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) September 6, 2017I hadn't been to Navy Pier in probably 20 years. It always seemed super touristy and kitschy to me, the equivalent of Pier 39 in San Francisco or Hollywood Blvd in LA. I prefer being a low-key tourist. That said, I figured, why not! Let's play tourist for once and honestly, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Yes, it was extremely crowded and yes, almost everyone there was a tourist. But it was clean and civilized compared to the aforementioned California counterparts.
And, it's only a few minutes away from Ohio Street Beach and Lakefront Path, much more interesting places to check out. -
Joseph Q.
Classic Lake Tours August 31, 2017Had amazing time as always downtown Chicago... Boat tour awesome very imformitive and just a great price. Definitely will use this site again and again.
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Brandon M.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) August 7, 2017It has been many many years since I've been to the Pier - so very glad I made the time to stop in when we were in Chicago this past month. The Pier has only improved - so lovely and the water is just heavenly! The beautiful breeze blowing in on a sunny afternoon - we sat for a good hour and just absorbed the beauty! it is certainly a "must" when you visit Chicago!
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Kimeon C.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) July 19, 2017Hilarious tour guide, great info, and overall great experience!
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Luis R.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) July 9, 2017The boat tour was phenomenal! However Vimbly is a third party vendor and when changes needed to be Shoreline Sightseeing did all the work. The shoreline company said I had to contact Vimbly to which I replied that I did speak to them and was told to talk to shoreline. The actual company made it right while Vimbly kinda just washed her hands of it. Do not use Vimbly, go directly through Shoreline. The overall tour was amazing though
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William M.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) June 21, 2017Tour guide (Nick) had a wealth of knowledge and a soothing radio voice. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the city, even locals.
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Amy B.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) August 23, 2016Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide. The perfect amount of information and wit
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Joselyn C.
Classic Lake Tours August 7, 2016I LOVED IT! It was absolutely amazing. That was my first time ever on a boat. Staff was great and very friendly.
Honestly I love your site! I planned to book all future events with you guys! Thank you so much.
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Irene D.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) June 3, 2016He talked too fast
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Carol F.
Architecture Fireworks Tours (Navy Pier) August 27, 2015We had a good time.
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Kent R.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) July 6, 2015I absolutely loved it!
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Eric L.
River Architecture Tour (Navy Pier) October 23, 2013Located all over the Navy Pier, this architecture tour was very delightful as it was very informative and friendly. Just going through the tour and seeing one of the best skylines in the United States alone is worth it even if there was no tour guide explaining the history of everything.
Also, the boat I was on had a bar so you can buy drinks while going on the tour as well. -
Vidala .
Classic Lake Tours October 19, 2013We have made a dozen trips to Chicago and this was the first time we have ever taken an organized tour. We should have done this years ago as it opened our eyes to all the magnificent buildings that create the city's skyline. It was informative, relaxing and plain out fun. The fact that it was a perfect day to be on the river (warm but not hot) made it even better.
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Henrieta77 .
Classic Lake Tours September 7, 2013We loved that a lot... Georgeous skyline. We enjoyed taking pictures of that. We also visited Field Museum nearby...lovely Navy Pier and big aquarium too. It was great time in Chicago. Worth to see it.
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Karen M.
Classic Lake Tours July 29, 2013Fantastic tour and fantastic guide (Javier.) We learned so much from this tour and saw the city from an entirely different perspective. It was great to hear the history behind the skyline and Javier was extremely knowledgeable in the history. We used the Chicago Go Card which made this an even better value. Highly recommend!
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FormerTravelAgent36 .
Classic Lake Tours July 22, 2013The lake tour is reasonably priced and probably the best lake tour for small kids. It only lasts about 30 minutes and you don't go very far, one big circle.
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msmaddog .
Classic Lake Tours July 14, 2013Good time with good information. The recorded tour gave dome insight of Chicago's skyline. This tour only lasted 30 minutes which seemed short. The boat never left the breaker area. At times, if you sit on the wrong side of the boat, you miss what was being pointed out. Even had some kids move from one side to the other side so they saw what was being talked about. The best seats are up front so you can see both sides clearly.
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mtab .
Classic Lake Tours June 26, 2013We did the Skyline Lake Tour; this is a quick ride but very nice. Just beware, it can get very cold out there. We went on a sunny day which was fine for walking the Navy Pier but it was nasty cold on the top deck. Also, if you're on the top deck, you don't want to sit along side the refreshment stand - you won't see much from there.
We would definitely do this again. -
shabuck .
Classic Lake Tours June 21, 2013We took the half hour lake tour of the shoreline and was not disappointed. Even enjoyed a cold beer while hanging out on the deck. To get the skyline tour and give your feet a break...take this tour.
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