Chicago Architecture and Skyline Boat Tour

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s distinct skyline with bold skyscrapers and incredible views of Lake Michigan .Enjoy the efficiency of having your own local expert and personal guide to share unique and fascinating stories about the surrounding area including exclusive local insights, historic highlights and personalized recommendations.
You and your private small group will enjoy complimentary downtown Chicago hotel pick up.

To begin your tour your Tripshepherd guide will take you to the Adler Planetarium Pier, a must-stop while in the Windy City.

Aboard the Shoreline Architecture Cruise you will enjoy a narrated boat tour where you will see the breathtaking views of over 40 Chicago iconic landmarks, from hidden architectural features to the Windy City's most famous monuments.

To finish your exclusive, private tour, you will get to visit two iconic Chicago landmarks - the Buckingham Fountain and the Chicago Bean (Cloud Gate).

Enjoy complimentary downtown Chicago drop off.

Meeting Point

238 E Monroe St

238 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

If you are driving into Downtown Chicago and require parking, we recommend parking in the Millennium Park Garage located, 5 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States. It is an underground parking garage where you can park for the duration of your tour.

What's included:

• All attraction admission fees
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown Chicago, IL)
• Small-group tour (6 maximum)
• Professional driver/guide

Not included:

• Food and Drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Cloud Gate

201 E. Randolph St., Millenium Park, Chicago, 60602, Illinois

We will start our tour with a view of the Cloud Gate also known as the Chicago Bean, British artist Anish Kapoor's first public outdoor work installed in the United States.

15 minutes

Shoreline Sightseeing

401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Chicago’s famous architecture! There’s nothing like seeing these world-famous skyscrapers from the Chicago River. Aboard the Shoreline Architecture Cruise, you will enjoy a narrated boat ride where you will see over 40 Chicago landmarks, from hidden architectural treasures to the city’s most famous monuments.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain

301 S. Columbus Dr, Grant Park, Chicago, 60605, Illinois

Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago Landmark in the center of Grant Park, and between Queen's Landing and Congress Parkway. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world.

15 minutes

Adler Planetarium

1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., , Chicago, 60605-2489, Illinois

The Adler view point, is the best spot to take a photo of the Chicago Skyline.
Please note, from June 18th to August 13th we cannot guarantee the stops Buckingham Fountain and Adler viewpoint. If we cannot visit those stops, we will substitute with a luxurious drive up Chicago's famed Magnificient Mile; including hop-out stops at The Chicago Theatre, the electric and unnamed Chicago Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza, and the Chicago Watertower (sole survivor of the Chicago Fire).

15 minutes