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Tickets for 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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Provider:
Chicago Architecture Center
Registered address: 111 E Wacker Drive, 60601, Chicago, US
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Duration: 1h 30mins
Live guide: English
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

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

What's not included

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

Important information

* No storage available for luggage * Cruises depart rain or shine

Meeting point

112 East Wacker Dr, 60601, Chicago

  • Cruise the Chicago River and learn about its history and architecture from a certified CAC volunteer guide
  • View the city from the unique viewpoint of the river and relax in comfort on Chicago's First Lady
  • See some of Chicago's most famous historic and modern landmarks, including Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, and more!

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
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  • Refunds are not possible for this ticket
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

Ratings & reviews

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Christina,  Germany Germany
26 Oct 2023
Excellent
Definitiv eine Empfehlung wert, die Tour war kurzweilig und interessant, eine nette Mischung aus Fakten zur Architektur und Erzählungen zur Entstehung und Entwicklung von Chicago.
Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
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Jeannie,  United States United States
10 Oct 2023
Excellent
The tour was awesome. Although the ticket office could not find our reservation they honored our email with no fuss.
Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
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Rita,  United States United States
06 Sep 2023
Excellent
Always learn something new about our great city from one of the docents who do a fabulous job sharing their knowledge!
Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

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