Skip the ticket line for Chicago’s only architecture cruise on both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Learn about Chicago's internationally-known architecture from expert local guides as you discover the city from riverfront to shoreline.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Learn from expert tour guides about what makes Chicago's architecture so amazing
- Choose between outside deck-top or indoor climate-controlled seating on world-class vessels
- Journey through the legendary Chicago Lock, linking Lake Michigan with the Chicago River
- Pre-purchase your ticket to skip the ticket line and guarantee your place on this often-sold-out tour
- Enjoy a full service cash bar featuring authentic Chicago products, including local beer and spirits, and Garrett’s Popcorn
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan
- Local expert tour guide
- Choice of outdoor deck or interior, climate-controlled seating
- Beverages and snacks (available for purchase onboard)
- Gratuities
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Present your timed ticket to a uniformed employee standing at the top of the stairs at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge; they will guide you to the correct dock for your cruise time.
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- Sun hat
- Face mask or protective covering
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- Due to COVID-19 bar and concessions are temporarily closed – passengers can bring their own non-alcoholic beverages and food
- This tour lasts about 90 minutes, but can run slightly longer in high summer, when the Chicago lock is busy
- Vessels include restrooms with diaper changing tables, a cash bar, and climate control