Chicago River Architecture Experience Tour

Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive 90 minute tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your professionally-trained architectural guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style and technique and why it is important today. The Chicago River Architecture Tour is the most authentic and encompassing Chicago experience the city has to offer.

Meeting Point

400 N Michigan Ave

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Arrive at 400 N Michigan Avenue 30 minutes before your departure and you will be directed to your boarding dock. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive if driving. We do not have parking. It is recommend that you book parking in advance.

What's included:

• Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
• Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
• Expert Local Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Wendella

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611, Illinois

Vessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.

15 minutes

Centennial Fountain And Water Arc

400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, 60611-4323, Illinois

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.

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Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, 60654-1103, Illinois

The largest commercial building in the world.

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Michigan Avenue Bridge

333 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60601-3901, Illinois

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

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Wrigley Building

400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60611-4213, Illinois

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

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Chicago Riverwalk

22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60601, Illinois

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

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Lyric Opera of Chicago

20 N Wacker Dr, , Chicago, 60606-2806, Illinois

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

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Marina City

300 N State St, , Chicago, 60654-5414, Illinois

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

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