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The Ultimate Chicago Experience. Chicago's Original Architecture Tour Marvel at Chicago's amazing architecture and history. Wendella's expert tour guides are locals with a passion for history and architecture. Navigate through the heart of Chicago on Wendella's world class fleet of tour boats. Wendella's 90 Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour
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Tickets for Chicago: 1.5-Hr Architecture Sightseeing Cruise

Step aboard the Windy City's original architecture tour on the Chicago River

Provider:
Wendella Boats
Registered address: 400 Michigan Ave, 60611, Chicago, US
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Duration: 1h 30mins
Live guide: English
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted

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What's included

90-minute Chicago River architecture boat tour
Access to the Climate-controlled lounge
Professional captain guide

What's not included

Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)

Important information

* Boarding begins 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time * All bags are subject to inspection * Outside alcohol, weapons of any kind, and flammable substances are prohibited

Meeting point

400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago

  • Navigate through the heart of Chicago from the comfort of a boat cruise, complete with a bar and snacks available for purchase
  • Learn the intriguing history and intelligent engineering behind the Windy City's tallest skyscrapers
  • Experience one of the most popular urban tours in the US with plenty of photo opportunities of the Chicago skyline

A Chicago River architecture cruise is the one thing everyone tells you to do in Chicago. And they're right.

This comprehensive Chicago architecture boat tour navigates through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River.

Your experienced tour guides will detail over 130 years of history and design behind Chicago's signature skyline. Keep your camera handy as you learn about the important people and places that built Chicago from the ground up – literally!

  • Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to departure
  • Skip the ticket office line and go directly the boarding line
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the crew at boarding
  • All bags are subject to inspection

Vessel Amenities:

  • Drink and snack bar (available for purchase)
  • Restrooms
  • Climate-controlled lounge
  • Accessible for people with limited mobility
  • NOTE: Not all amenities are available on every vessel
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

Ratings & reviews

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michael,  United States United States
20 Nov 2023
Excellent
john our tour guide was absolutely incredible. he was funny and charming and made the tour 100% better
Chicago: 90-Minute River Architecture Tour
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Irina,  Germany Germany
23 Oct 2023
Excellent
Eine wunderbare Fahrt mit super Leitung! Die Führung war sehr professionell und lehrreich. Preis/Leistung durch Tiqets unschlagbar.
Chicago: 90-Minute River Architecture Tour
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David ,  United States United States
06 Jul 2023
Excellent
Fantastic range of architectural styles from over a hundred years. Plethora of fascinating facts about each noted building. Key historical events listed and narrated. Great tour!
Chicago: 90-Minute River Architecture Tour

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