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90-Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago, United States
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- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the architectural gems of the Windy City from an ideal vantage point on a cruise down the Chicago River. Offered several times throughout the day, it’s easy to fit the leisurely excursion into your itinerary. Covering more than 130 years of architectural history, the tour is the perfect opportunity to see a huge area of the city without the hassle of taxis and public transit.
- Enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s top attractions
- Gain an in-depth understanding of local architecture
- See the sights of Chicago without getting worn out
- Take the tour when it’s convenient for you
What's Included
- Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
- Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 400 N Michigan Ave400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
NW corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge. Descend stairs next to the Wendella Logo awning to the river level. Dock is located at the bottom of the stairs. Parking is located at 430 N Rush St. Validate your parking at the Wendella ticket office which gives you 12 hours of parking for $12.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Wendella
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass By)
Centennial Fountain And Water Arc (Pass By)
Merchandise Mart (Pass By)
Michigan Avenue Bridge (Pass By)
Wrigley Building (Pass By)
Chicago Riverwalk (Pass By)
Lyric Opera of Chicago (Pass By)
Marina City (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
- Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access
- Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
- Maps are available with highlights in simplified Chinese. They can picked up per request at the ticket window.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Where do we meet for the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:We are located at 400 N Michigan Avenue at the historic Wrigley Building. Wendella has four dock locations that extend west from the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge to Wabash Avenue.
Apr 2021
Q:Is there parking available for the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:There are two parking garages near the departure point: AMA Plaza parking at 401 N. State Street and InterPark Public Parking at 430 N. Rush St. (Parking fees apply at both locations.)
Apr 2021
Q:Is the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour handicap accessible?
A:We operate 3 boats with wheelchair lifts between decks. All our boats can accommodate wheelchairs & have toilets that are ADA compliant. For guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, a written script of the narration is available at the ticket office.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring my service animal with me on the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:A service animal is a dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Pets and dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not allowed.
Apr 2021
Q:Are there restrooms available on board the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:Yes. Restrooms are located on the lower deck of each vessel; changing tables are also available in each restroom.
Apr 2021
Q:How early should I arrive for the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:Boarding begins 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Apr 2021
Q:Does the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour operate in bad weather?
A:Our cruises depart rain or shine. Our vessels include sheltered areas and climate-controlled lounges. Ponchos are available for purchase onboard. However, in cases of severe weather where the cruise must be canceled, all guests will be refunded.
Apr 2021
Q:Is the boat climate controlled during the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:Most of our vessels feature an enclosed climate-controlled lounge on the lower deck with speakers to hear the tour guide’s narration. If you have a concern about whether your vessel has an interior lounge, please call the phone number on your ticket.
Apr 2021
Q:Is food/drink available during the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:A full-service bar is available onboard. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as an assortment of snacks, are available for purchase. Bar sales are credit cards only. No cash purchases.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I store my luggage during the 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour?
A:There is no storage area on our dock, but guests may bring their luggage aboard keeping in mind it is subject to inspection.
Apr 2021
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Doug_T
The weather was perfect. This tour is worth the money. The staff were great, the tour guide kept it light and made it fun. He was very informative and educational. The building were beautiful. A perfect way to see the city with ease and comfort.
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Regina_F, May 2023
The amount of history shared. His knowledge was amazing. He was entertaining and he looked like my old college love. Would highly recommend.
Awesome tour
Barbara_G, May 2023
We very much enjoyed the tour and the history of the architecture. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Magnificent views and history lesson made fun!
Sandy_C, May 2023
Our tour guide John was entertaining!! Made the cold boat ride enjoyable. I learned a lot about the history and architecture of Chicago. Highly recommended.
Exceptional!!!
Dennis_R, May 2023
I brought 3 elderly relatives for the boat trip. I was amazingly interesting, beautiful and fun for everyone.
The guide, Bobby, was informative, factual, easy to understand and brought a sense of in to knowledge about history and architecture.
Everyone LOVED it! The best in my 40+ years of living in Chicago.
Phenomenal!
Lisa_T, May 2023
Kaye White was a phenomenal guide. Her stories and ease with speaking were so enjoyable. Her knowledge of the history and architecture is much deeper than I expected. The boat was clean, comfortable and easy to access. The validation for parking was a huge help.
Excellent Tour
Scott_F, May 2023
Guide was extremely informative in a fun and inviting way. Time flew by, wish it was longer. Recommend to all!
Perfect date night experience!
Tunesia_W, May 2023
Our tour guide was amazing! She was very informative, great sense of humor and an overall welcoming spirit! I already told friends and family!
Amazing!!
Akash_M, May 2023
My parents came to visit me in Chicago from different country and they loved the boat architecture tour!! One of the best architecture tour I have even been!!
Great ! Would do it again!
Todd_W, May 2023
Fantastic tour. Highly recommended! Our tour guide was too knotch. He as an architecture major and very knowledgeable!
Beautiful view but big disappointment.
Craig_C, May 2023
My son loves architecture so this was a big draw for our trip to Chicago. We arrived 15 minutes early, but still couldn't get a seat on top. We stood at the front, no seats, which would have been fine if we could have heard the announcer clearly. Because there wasn't a speaker in the front, people felt like they could chat, which made it harder to hear. This was a major disappointment for my family and me. This is not an inexpensive event. I'm very unhappy with this.
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