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A person on a boat photographs a cityscape with tall buildings; an American flag is on the boat's stern. A white tour boat on a river with people aboard in front of a city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky. A riverside cityscape with a boat on the water, a path with trees and benches, and elevated roads and buildings in the background. A white tour boat named "Chicago's First Lady" passes under La Salle Street bridge, with passengers on the open deck. A riverboat named "Chicago's Leading Lady" with passengers aboard travels under a bridge in a city with tall buildings.
A person on a boat photographs a cityscape with tall buildings; an American flag is on the boat's stern. A white tour boat on a river with people aboard in front of a city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky. A riverside cityscape with a boat on the water, a path with trees and benches, and elevated roads and buildings in the background. A white tour boat named "Chicago's First Lady" passes under La Salle Street bridge, with passengers on the open deck. A riverboat named "Chicago's Leading Lady" with passengers aboard travels under a bridge in a city with tall buildings.
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Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards #1 boat tour in North America!

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  2. Duration 1h 30mins

  3. Live guide English

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Included

  • 90-minute cruise on the Chicago River
  • Narration by a professional, certified guide
  • Full-service bar and snack bar (items available for purchase)

Not included

  • Storage for luggage
  • Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)

Box office at Chicago's First Lady boat dock

112 East Wacker Dr, 60601, Chicago

Want to learn about Chicago from the best? Join a highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer CAC guide for a river cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady, and get a detailed rundown of the city's numerous and world-renowned architectural styles! You'll hear the fascinating stories of the legendary figures who designed and built the infamous Windy City.

For more than 25 years, the CAC's expertly trained volunteers have led this insightful river cruise, sharing fascinating stories behind more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. Hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years!
  • Exchange your smartphone voucher for a ticket at the box office at Chicago's First Lady boat dock, on the northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.
  • Late arrivals may not be accommodated
  • Tickets are not refundable and not transferable to other departure dates or time
  1. Provider: Chicago Architecture Center
    Registered address: 111 E Wacker Drive, 60601, Chicago, US

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  • This ticket is nonrefundable
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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