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Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 1 hours

Departs: Chicago, Chicago

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years of fascinating social, cultural and political history, and explores more than a century of groundbreaking architecture. The 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 on to the calm, cool waters of Lake Michigan for expansive views of Chicago's extraordinary 26-mile skyline. Take the selfie of a lifetime on this inspirational experience!

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's Not Included

Drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Arrive 30 Minutes prior to your departure time
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
Outside alcohol is prohibited
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Arrive 30 Minutes prior to your departure time
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
Outside alcohol is prohibited
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Wendella

All tours depart and return to Wendella's Michigan Avenue Dock Located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Boarding for each tour will begin 15-30 minutes before the tour time. There is no reserved seating, as seating is first come first served. All groups should arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour time. All tickets are non-refundable, however, in the event you are unable to make your scheduled tour date or miss the boat, all tickets are transferrable to another time, date, or tour. Tours depart rain or shine. Located on the bottom deck of our climate-controlled lounge are restrooms and a full service bar with snacks, such as chips and candy (no meals or food are served), and a selection of beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks. All vessel bars accept cash and all major credit cards.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chicago River

Lake and River Architecture Tours begin at Michigan Avenue and explore Chicago's amazing architecture along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. All tours are narrated by professional tour guides.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Michigan

Your tour travels along Lake Michigan and explores Chicago's beautiful skyline.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centennial Fountain And Water Arc

Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.

• Admission Ticket Free

Merchandise Mart

The largest commercial building in the world.

• Admission Ticket Free

Marina City

Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.

• Admission Ticket Free

Michigan Avenue Bridge

Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.

• Admission Ticket Free

Wrigley Building

This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.

• Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Riverwalk

An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.'

• Admission Ticket Free

The Lyric Opera House

Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior

• Admission Ticket Free

Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower

The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

• Admission Ticket Free

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