Recently Viewed
Urban Adventure Cruise: Chicago Architecture Views
4.7
353 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(353 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Lacy_c
Nov 3, 2024
Great time! - We went on the 6pm cruise. It was amazing. The time of year we went allowed us to see everything in daylight then see the skyline at dark. I would suggest this cruise to any age group. Our tour guide, Jacob, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Review provided by Viator
Amber_a
Oct 30, 2024
Amazing experience! - Great tour. Gave beautiful views of the city. View that you can only get from the water. Tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable.
Review provided by Viator
Christopher_m
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing Tour - Spectacular tour!!! Doug was a great guide! We learned so much and had so much fun! He really gave us an amazing background on the architectural history of Chicago!
Review provided by Viator
Michelle_k
Oct 21, 2024
Breathtaking - We were on the boat at sunset and the views of the city were amazing! Learned a lot about the city. Highly recommend to anyone
Review provided by Viator
Chriswm499qk
Oct 14, 2024
Well worth the money! - Great experience! Our guide, Josh was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. We loved the views and learned a lot about Chicago!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Laurie_m
Oct 13, 2024
Chicago - Excellent experience. Knowledgeable crew. The commentator was funny , personable and mingled with everyone. Would recommend highly !!!!
Review provided by Viator
Janine_h
Oct 12, 2024
It’s a beautiful day - We had a beautiful day on Lake Michigan. We enjoyed Mike’s commentary and knowledge of the sites. The boat is in great condition and very clean.
Review provided by Viator
Sasha_s
Oct 11, 2024
Great - Great great great!!!!!most definitely going again, there was a lot of picture opportunities and we had fun
Review provided by Viator
Annette_b
Oct 9, 2024
Chicago history cruise - Learning about the history of Chicago was enlightening. Traveling with children can be challenging, but the crew was very accepting of the 4 year olds.
Review provided by Viator
Saundra_t
Nov 1, 2024
The architectural boat... - The architectural boat cruise was better than I expected. The skyline of the high rise buildings along the river in downtown Chicago was absolutely beautiful with all the colorful lights once nightfall hit. The commentator told interesting facts and tales about most of Chicago's skyscrapers that we passed. It was a chilly cruise in October so be prepared for the weather. My only complaint was the long wait in line before boarding. The instructions said to arrive 30 minutes early, but boarding didn't begin until an hour later and there wasn't anywhere to sit down. That may not be a problem for most people but my back was hurting from standing in line.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
