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Chicago Urban Adventure River and Lake Cruise
4.7
316 Ratings
Chicago
Discover Chicago’s iconic architecture and skyline on a 90-minute river and lake cruise. Enjoy engaging stories and relax with stunning views.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lake Michigan - Travel along Lake Michigan to view the Chicago Skyline!
- Chicago River - The tour cruises through the main branch of the river. You will hear information about Chicago’s famous architecture.
- Wrigley Building - The Wrigley Building was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
- Navy Pier - View Navy Pier’s 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions, especially the 15-story Ferris wheel.
- Buckingham Fountain - Located in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world!
- Field Museum - One of the largest natural history museums in the world!
- Shedd Aquarium - Shedd Aquarium was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
- Adler Planetarium - See this famous planetarium in the heart of Chicago’s museum campus.
- Soldier Field - Soldier Field is a Chicago landmark and home to the Chicago Bears.
- The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum - At river level, visitors can view the massive gears of Chicago’s most famous movable bridge and then journey through time as they experience the story of the Chicago River. Once at the top of the Bridgehouse, visitors are treated to magnificent 360 degree views of the city and river, and will gain a whole new perspective on the beauty and complexity that is Chicago.
- Navy Pier - Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. Navy Pier currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities. The ferris wheel it is currently the sixth-tallest wheel in the United States.
- John Hancock Center - The John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,128-foot[6] supertall skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Magnificent Mile district, its name was changed to 875 North Michigan Avenue on February 12, 2018. View from the lake.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Our popular 90-minute daytime river and lake tour, the Urban Adventure Cruise, delights family members of all ages with incredible views of Chicago’s world-renowned architecture and stunning skyline. Lively, knowledgeable tour guides bring Chicago’s rich history to life with fun stories and interesting facts. Relax and unwind on a scenic tour of the city from the unique perspective of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Welcome aboard!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Discounted parking available at 111 E. Wacker Drive. Please visit the dockside box office for parking ticket validation
Location
112 E Wacker Dr
East Wacker Drive
On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(316 Ratings)
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Priscilla_b
Aug 12, 2024
Spectacular views - Seeing the city from the lake is pretty amazing. Going through the lock to get into the lake was fascinating. Our tour guide Nick was very good at his job. We had to wait in the que a bit coming in and out of the lake, Nick had plenty of extremely interesting bonus facts that were very entertaining. The bartender was very kind and happy. The captain drove the ferry effortlessly down the river to the lake and through the recreational boats trying to steal the last bits of a beautiful Chicago ☀️
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Z317uvmaryr
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic! Entertaining! - Views were fantastic. Our tour guide Ashlin (I think that is her name) was entertaining and knowledgeable. Priority boarding was definitely worth it. Loved that being on the bow was an option. The bathrooms were clean!
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Kaush_p
Aug 2, 2024
Great city views. - Great views of the skyline. Tour guide was energetic and funny. Easy docking location right by river walk.
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Gretchen_b
Jul 28, 2024
Nice cruise... - We were still able to cruise even with the rain. Purchsed a wrap onboard to keep dry. Eventually the sun came out and made it an enjoyable event..
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Julie_j
Jul 27, 2024
Great experience - We had a great time on this trip on both the river and lake. Jacob was a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable and funny. Going through the locks was interesting for my kids to see. I recommend this trip.
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Gwendolyn
Jul 25, 2024
"Girlfriends Day Out" (We've been friends for 50 plus years) - What a beautiful experience!!! Of course it didn't hurt... that the weather was absolutely perfect! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and humorous.
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Steve_o
Jul 23, 2024
The experience is worth the steep plrice - The views of the city and some of its attractions from the lake were awesome. Chicago Never dissapoints. The weather was very good, Boat was clean and well maintained and the tour narrator was knowledgeable and humorous.
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Haygar_h
Aug 10, 2024
Awesome - Came to Chicago to my son boot camp graduation from the Navy and we decided to do this boat ride. We had fun
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Fearless45854522683
Jul 31, 2024
Great tour — Bring Sun Cover! - The tour was great - learned a lot. Nick was our guide and he was well informed and upbeat. I wish there was more sun coverage because it was super hot, especially when sitting still waiting for the lock.
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Julie_c
Jul 24, 2024
Lake &River tour - Despite a thunderstorm and lightening with accompanied downpour, our guide was pretty entertaining! I specifically took this tour to get a closer look at the lighthouse and I wasn't disappointed. Didn't know we had to go through locks to get on and off the lake. Loved seeing all the beautiful buildings along the River.
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