Chicago Architecture River Cruise Experience

Marvel at the magnificent architecture on the Chicago River with expert tour guides! All ages welcome.
Each architecture river tour is narrated by a professional guide which leads passengers down the Chicago River to discover the city’s most renowned landmarks. In addition to historical insight on well known structures such as the Civic Opera House, Trump Tower & the Merchandise Mart, passengers will also get a chance to learn about current and upcoming developments. This Chicago River Cruise is the only cruise that navigates the three primary branches of the river including the main branch to Navy Pier, the north branch to Goose Island, and the south branch to Chinatown. It is also the cruise closest to Skydeck, has the least expensive parking, and is great for those coming from the suburbs due to its location off Interstate 290.

Meeting Point

Tours & Boats Architecture Tours

900 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Please enter 900 S Wells Chicago, IL 60607 to your GPS for directions to the boat dock.
Go through the parking lot behind the River City condominium building. The parking lot is located across from the soccer field on 9th St and Wells.

What's included:

• Fully enclosed interior with air conditioning, seats, & windows
• Outside seating available (seating is first come first serve basis)
• Guided architecture cruise of the historic Chicago River

Not included:

• Full bar & snacks (available for purchase)
• $12 to $15 discounted parking lot connected to marina

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Wrigley Building

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

Located in the center of the Magnificent Mile, and steps from the Michigan Avenue Bridge, The Wrigley Building has been a hallmark of Chicago’s skyline since 1920. Designed as the headquarters for the successful chewing gum, the building was modeled after the Seville Cathedral’s Giralda Tower in Spain. Today, it is still home to Wm Wrigley Jr. Company, and is perhaps best known for its dazzling white towers that illuminate the city at night.

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Willis Tower

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Willis Tower is the heart of downtown Chicago and the future of work and play. The 110-story building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the second tallest building in Chicago, making it impossible to miss when appreciating the city’s skyline.

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Aqua Tower

225 N Columbus Dr Ste 220, , Chicago, 60601-7910, Illinois

Aqua Tower is an 82-story mixed-use residential skyscraper in the Lakeshore East development in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago Chinatown

Chicago, 60616-1916, Illinois

The Chinatown neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois is on the South Side and is an example of an American Chinatown, or ethnic-Chinese neighborhood.

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Merchandise Mart

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

Chicago's Merchandise Mart is an iconic building housing top home showrooms and plenty of office space.

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Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, 60611-3419, Illinois

Drawing crowds for over 100 years, the Navy Pier is a must-see on any visit to Chicago.

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