Architecture cruise on the Chicago River from Michigan Ave
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Architecture cruise on the Chicago River from Michigan Ave

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$46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire Chicago's amazing urban architecture from the Chicago River
  • View works of Bertrand Goldberg, Jeanne Gang and Mies van der Rohe
  • Take stunning photos of the picturesque skyline at Wolf Point
What to expect

This 60-minute sightseeing cruise is led by a professional guide who shares exciting details and historical significance of the buildings that line the Chicago River. Boarding at the dock on Michigan Avenue, you'll sail down all three branches of the Chicago River - the main branch, north branch and south branch.

While on the main branch, you'll marvel at the works of Bertrand Goldberg and Jeanne Gang. Afterward, reach the north branch and witness the vast contrast in how architecture on the Chicago River has changed over time. Enjoy amazing photo opportunities at Wolf Point, and then sail down the south branch where you'll see Chicago's iconic Willis Tower. You'll even hear the dramatic story of how Chicago rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871.

Buildings along the tour: 35 East Wacker, 222 North LaSalle, 225 West Wacker, 311 South Wacker, 333 North Michigan, 333 West Wacker, 401 North Michigan, Aon Center, Apple Store, Aqua, Boeing World Headquarters, Central US Post Office, Chicago Board of Trade, Cityfront Center, Civic Opera Building, East Bank Club, Fulton House, IBM Building, Jewelers Building, John Hancock Center, Lake Point Tower, LaSalle-Wacker Building, Leo Burnett Building, London Guarantee Building, Marina City, Merchandise Mart, Montgomery Ward Complex, Navy Pier, NBC Tower Chicago, Plaza Citicorp Center, Prudential Plaza, RR Donnelley Center, River City, River Cottages, Tribune Tower, Trump Tower, USG Building Riverside, Willis Tower (Sears Tower).

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What's included
  • check Professional narration of tour highlights
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks (available on most tours)
Where

Michigan Avenue – 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Meeting point:
The meeting point is the flagship Apple Store located at the dock.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Tours last 75 minutes, except in the months of March, April, and November, when tours last 60 minutes
  • Restrooms are located on the boat's lower deck, and are only accessible by stairs
  • Please note that upper decks are open-air
  • Leashed dogs are welcome on the tour
  • This tour is only available in English
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Provider
SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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