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  5. Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
Expert local tour guides narrate and guide the tour with authenticity. Enjoy the best views and photo opportunities Chicago has to offer. Experience Lake Michigan, one of the greatest lakes in the world. The Ultimate Chicago Experience Venture out onto Lake Michigan through the Chicago Lock. Daytime or evening, this tour is a "must-do" in Chicago. Enjoy the greatest views and photo opportunities in the entire city. The Ultimate Chicago Experience
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Tickets for Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River

A guided Chicago sightseeing cruise on a double-decker boat

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

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What's included

90-minute Architecture Cruise
Expert tour guide
Access to the climate-controlled lounge

What's not included

Drinks and snacks (available for purchase on board)

Important information

* Boarding begins 15-30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time * All bags are subject to inspection * Prohibited Items: Outside alcohol, weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, etc.), flammables

Meeting point

400 North Michigan Avenue, 60611, Chicago

  • Navigate through the heart of Chicago and onto Lake Michigan on Wendella's fleet of world-class tour boats
  • Learn about Chicago's amazing history and architecture from an expert local guide
  • Enjoy the greatest views and photo opportunities in the entire city on a comfy climate-controlled boat

Wendella's Lake & River Architecture Tour is a 90-minute adventure that takes place aboard Wendella's double-decker tour boat. A Chicago family tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all!

Your journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture, as seen from the Chicago River. Then, venture through the Chicago Lock to get a whole new view of Chicago's best-loved buildings from Lake Michigan.

As well as your experienced guide, who knows the city better than anyone, each boat contains restrooms, a full-service cash bar and a climate-controlled cabin on the lower deck.

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  • 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.

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Anonymous
15 Apr 2024
Excellent
The tour is amazing, our tour guide was really great, funny and explained a lot about the buildings and history of Chicago.
Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
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Ryan,  United States United States
18 Mar 2024
Excellent
Tour guide was a beast
Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
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Anonymous
18 Apr 2024
Excellent
It was a super fun and informative tour very highly recommended
Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River

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