Chicago River Tour: Private Boat with Local Guide

Embark on a private boat tour in Chicago to explore its architectural marvels and uncover its fascinating history. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Chicago Theatre - This is where your tour begins - underneath the iconic neon sign made famous in both movies and musicals! Here, you’ll meet your tour guide and then set off through bustling downtown Chicago.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Explore the Chicago Loop by foot and pass by its architectural marvels
  • Private Boat Transportation
  • Hear the history of the Chicago River and how it has shaped the city’s identity
  • See top Chicago attractions like Willis Tower and Union Station
  • Get to know the history of Chicago’s growth from pre-settlement to current day
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities for the guide
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Embark on a private boat tour of Chicago, with a local resident who will reveal the enticing background stories and architectural wonders of the city as you voyage!
Prior to embarking, enjoy a brief stroll through the lively Chicago Loop area, where you’ll encounter treasures like the grandiose Marshall Field structure, the stunning stained-glass-domed…

Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
In front of the theatre under the marquee
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N4662mcireneh
Oct 6, 2024
Beautiful day for a wonderful boat tour! - Dave gave a fabulous boat tour. Learned so much about the lake and the building surrounding downtown Chicago. It was a beautiful day for a water tour.
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612robbieh
Oct 5, 2024
Fun and informative - Chicago Dave was amazing!! He kept it fun the whole way, and his knowledge of Chicago and its architecture is incredible. Definitely want to do this again!
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280dulcem
Sep 3, 2024
River Tour - Our guide Dave was amazing! He made the tour very enjoyable and we learned a lot about Chicago. Save was very communicative and helped us prepare perfectly. The views of the city were also amazing! We were very impressed by the whole experience.
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Brianln3119nc
Sep 2, 2024
Great experience with Chicago Dave! - We had a great afternoon with Chicago Dave! He made our River tour super relaxing and enjoyable, even for our two teenagers, which can be a difficult task. I’d highly recommend spending the extra $$ for a private tour like this rather than the huge boats. 5 stars!
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Ellece0
Aug 8, 2024
GREAT Tour - Chicago Dave was GREAT! So knowledgeable and fun! Even my young children had a good time. It was BYOB. It was my favorite tour that I’ve ever been on.
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Scottfo7698mq
Aug 7, 2024
Best tour guide in Chicago!!!! - Chicago Dave was incredibly friendly knowledgeable, possibly one of the best boat tourist I’ve taken!!! I would recommend him highly!!!
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Lbarcs
Aug 6, 2024
Don’t miss this!! - Best experience with my family!! Chicago Dave was the perfect host. He was kind, accommodating, knowledgeable, and funny. Everyone keeps talking about it being the best thing we’ve done in Chicago!!
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Companion13981536075
Aug 6, 2024
Captain Dave delivers! - Captain Dave was great! He did everything he could to personalize our experience. It definitely made a big difference!
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Thewelltraveledkids
Aug 2, 2024
Chicag Dave is the BEST Chicago tour guide! - Chicago Dave is simply the BEST! He created a custom food tour by boat for my group and it was terrific! Highly recommend!!!
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Shannon
Aug 1, 2024
Chicago unique food tour - Dave was fun, energetic and adapted well to whatever our group needed. We had a wonderful food tour. Highly recommend the experience.
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