Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour

Chicago, United States of America

Chicago is renowned for its stunning and original architecture, and the most relaxing way to see it is on a cruise on the Chicago River! You'll learn all about Chicago's history and landmarks before the tour's grand finale, a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.

From the boat, you'll see and hear about the dozens of skyscrapers lining the Chicago River, including the Sears Tower and the Tribune Tower.

Then, for a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, you'll take a thrilling speedboat ride along the lake. From the water, you'll see Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, beautiful Chicago Harbor and Chicago's Museum Campus.

Your best choice for experiencing Chicago, this tour combines coach and boat travel. It's the only tour that takes you from the lakefront, through the locks and along the river.

Along the way, you'll:

• Learn when and why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed
• Learn how Chicago architects pioneered skyscraper construction
• Learn why the beautiful Chicago lakefront is almost all parkland
• Learn about an $80 million dollar skyscraper construction mistake
• Travel through the historic Chicago River Locks and up the Chicago River to Sears Tower

USD $41.75

Review by: Rick F	October 2011
Great way to see the city.

Review by: Alison D	October 2011
We had a difficult time figuring out which tour we were on. The tour guide was GREAT! It was an interesting tour. They should just remove the rows that the buoys are in instead of asking people to get up and move, though.

Review by: Marina G	October 2011
It whas very difficult to find the location

Review by: Deloris T	September 2011
Enjoyed the cruise very much. I thought that they could have paused alittle more so we could follow the dialog with what we were supposed to looking at.

Review by: Mary Margaret N	August 2011
AWESOME!!!!

Review by: W. V	May 2011
It was a pitty, that the northern part of the river was not visiited. But in general the trip was okey.

Review by: Michelle H	May 2011
Great, interesting guide, river section very interesting and informative

Review by: Antonie M S, Canada	July 2010
The actual boat trip was good however, the "yahoo" attitude could go. The female narrator spoke too quickly, told too many personal stories, became unfocused and needed to tell us, the passengers, more historical facts about your beautiful city without giggling so we could try to understand her poor grammar. Sorry you asked!

Review by: Julie P, United States of America	July 2009
Fabulous and fun. Would definitely recommend this and would do it again! The view was spectacular, and the crew was very friendly.

Review by: Barbara B, Canada	July 2009
The speedboat ride is unnecessary, but the architecture tour is wonderful!

Review by: JULIE P	July 2009
Fabulous and fun. Would definitely recommend this and would do it again! The view was spectacular, and the crew was very friendly.

Review by: Theresa P, Canada	October 2008
Prices were higher here than at the Navy Pier.