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A river cruise boat named 'FT. DEARBORN' with passengers on deck, surrounded by trees and urban buildings. 2
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Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour

By Empire Tours & Productions (Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours)
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Enjoy open air breeze on the top deck of a classic 200 passenger riverboat
  • Enjoy an onboard bar with soft drinks and snacks included in your tour
  • Learn about the history and architecture of the building with an expert docent
  • See over 50 skyscrapers while cruising down the Chicago River
  • Gain some of the greatest photo ops in the world along the Chicago River

Activity location

    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Large Boat: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€51.38 x 1 Adult€51.38
Total
Price is €51.38

Historic Small Boat: 1.5 Guided Architecture River Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Climb aboard a historic smaller vessel for a more intimate guided experience. See all the same famous landmarks & architecture on a 1.5 hour cruise from a more intimate setting.

Language options: English
Price details
€60.61 x 1 Adult€60.61
Total
Price is €60.61
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Starbucks coffee, lemonade, soft drinks, and snacks.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beer, wine, and cocktails available for purchase on onboard bar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live guided narration via a docent
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-hour riverboat tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-hour minibus tour (if option selected)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Join an in-depth, expert 90-minute architectural-based river boat tour that delves into one of the most remarkable American cities today. Hop aboard a 90-minute riverboat and witness Chicago from the river.

Throw on your captain's hat and get ready to cruise along the Chicago River and see what architects from around the world travel to see in Chicago. Relax with onboard bar with soft drinks and snacks included.

Learn why Chicago is known around the world for its architectural feats, both inside and outside of the buildings. From the 100-year-old Art Deco, Neo-Classical, and Gothic Towers, to some of the tallest modern-day skyscrapers.

Witness a side of Chicago where old meets futuristic architectural endeavours. It has something for everyone in a way that no other city replicates today.

Take in the architecture of the buildings that line the beautiful river. Receive detailed explanations of the construction and history of over 50 significant buildings, wrapping up at the end of the river.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States