Architecture cruise on the Chicago River from Michigan Ave

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Language: English

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Duration: 1 hour

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Why you’ll love this…

Admire Chicago's amazing urban architecture from the Chicago River

View works of Bertrand Goldberg, Jeanne Gang and Mies van der Rohe

Take stunning photos of the picturesque skyline at Wolf Point

What we expect

This 60-minute sightseeing cruise is led by a professional guide who shares exciting details and historical significance of the buildings that line the Chicago River. Boarding at the dock on Michigan Avenue, you'll sail down all three branches of the Chicago River - the main branch, north branch and south branch.

While on the main branch, you'll marvel at the works of Bertrand Goldberg and Jeanne Gang. Afterward, reach the north branch and witness the vast contrast in how architecture on the Chicago River has changed over time. Enjoy amazing photo opportunities at Wolf Point, and then sail down the south...

✔Professional narration of tour highlights

What to remember

Know in advance:

Tours last 75 minutes, except in the months of March, April, and November, when tours last 60 minutes

Restrooms are located on the boat's lower deck, and are only accessible by stairs

Please note that upper decks are open-air

Leashed dogs are welcome on the tour

This tour is only available in English

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Boat trip - $48.77

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Adult (13+)

$48.77

Child (3-12)

$29.24

Infant (0-2)

$0.00

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Reviews

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers

All ratings (19)

Excellent (14)

74%

Great (4)

21%

Average (1)

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Anonymous

September 2025

From United States of America

The tour was amazing. It was a beautiful day. The tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Definitely worth it!

July 2025

May 2024

Average

Our electronic tickets were refused. Told us they were for Wendella Went to Wendella and they confirmed tickets were for Shoreline Tours and not Wendella. My wife is handicapped and we were not able to return to Shoreline. We are seeking a refund.

Our tour guide was amazing! I am not even interested in architecture, and yet it was super fascinating! Enjoyed it a ton!

June 2023

Docent was very informative and funny. Made the experience very pleasurable

November 2022

From Switzerland

Great

October 2022

Tour was fun and Courtney was amazing! So funny and full of interesting information. Highly recommend this boat tour!!

September 2022

Our family had a great time looking at beautiful sights while listening to interesting history of the beautiful city.

Well worth both the time and $$ to see how positively Chicago has changed over the last ten years or so. And you get to see it physically,from the inside, looking out.

May 2022

Absolutely worth it. Jim, our tour guide was informative, entertaining, and knowledgeable!

Great tour, lots of history, crew and tour guide are clearly very experienced in running these tours. Even on a cool, rainy, windy Sunday in late April it was worth it!

Great time!

April 2022

August 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed the architectural cruise. The guide was wonderful, sharing his expertise as well as entertaining stories.

September 2018

Used Musement thanks to a 20% off promo via Google Trips. They offered all of the attractions I wanted to do in Chicago at an unseen discount. All of the attractions scanned my phone and it went flawless. Highly recommend!

August 2018

From Italy