Chicago 90-Minute River and Lake Sightseeing Cruise
by First Lady
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This 90-minute boat tour travels along the Chicago River's main branch and Lake Michigan, offering views of the city's skyline and notable buildings. The guide provides live commentary with facts and stories about Chicago’s architecture and landmarks. The route includes passing Navy Pier, known for its parks and the 200-foot Centennial Wheel, as well as the 100-story John Hancock Center on the Magnificent Mile. Guests also see the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field stadium, the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, the Wrigley Building, and the twin Marina City towers. The tour runs in all weather conditions, and guests should dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago River
The boat follows the main branch of the Chicago River while the guide shares stories and information about the city’s key buildings and skyline features.
Lake Michigan
The cruise moves onto Lake Michigan, offering extensive views of the Chicago skyline from the water.
Navy Pier
Passes Navy Pier, which covers nearly 50 acres with parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, and attractions including the Centennial Wheel rising about 200 feet above the lake.
John Hancock Center
Views of the 1,128-foot, 100-story John Hancock Center skyscraper located on the Magnificent Mile, seen from the lake.
Field Museum
The tour passes by the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums worldwide.
Shedd Aquarium
Sight of the Shedd Aquarium, which was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
Adler Planetarium
The boat passes the Adler Planetarium, a well-known planetarium situated in Chicago’s museum campus.
Soldier Field
Views of Soldier Field, a Chicago landmark and home stadium to the Chicago Bears football team.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Passes the Buckingham Fountain in the center of Grant Park, dedicated in 1927 and one of the largest fountains worldwide.
Wrigley Building
The tour shows the Wrigley Building, originally the headquarters of the Wrigley chewing gum company.
Marina City
Views of the twin 65-story Marina City towers along the Chicago River, known for their circular design and mixed uses.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago 90-Minute River and Lake Sightseeing Cruise
by First Lady
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$92Overview
This 90-minute boat tour travels along the Chicago River's main branch and Lake Michigan, offering views of the city's skyline and notable buildings. The guide provides live commentary with facts and stories about Chicago’s architecture and landmarks. The route includes passing Navy Pier, known for its parks and the 200-foot Centennial Wheel, as well as the 100-story John Hancock Center on the Magnificent Mile. Guests also see the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field stadium, the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, the Wrigley Building, and the twin Marina City towers. The tour runs in all weather conditions, and guests should dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago River
The boat follows the main branch of the Chicago River while the guide shares stories and information about the city’s key buildings and skyline features.
Lake Michigan
The cruise moves onto Lake Michigan, offering extensive views of the Chicago skyline from the water.
Navy Pier
Passes Navy Pier, which covers nearly 50 acres with parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, and attractions including the Centennial Wheel rising about 200 feet above the lake.
John Hancock Center
Views of the 1,128-foot, 100-story John Hancock Center skyscraper located on the Magnificent Mile, seen from the lake.
Field Museum
The tour passes by the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums worldwide.
Shedd Aquarium
Sight of the Shedd Aquarium, which was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
Adler Planetarium
The boat passes the Adler Planetarium, a well-known planetarium situated in Chicago’s museum campus.
Soldier Field
Views of Soldier Field, a Chicago landmark and home stadium to the Chicago Bears football team.
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
Passes the Buckingham Fountain in the center of Grant Park, dedicated in 1927 and one of the largest fountains worldwide.
Wrigley Building
The tour shows the Wrigley Building, originally the headquarters of the Wrigley chewing gum company.
Marina City
Views of the twin 65-story Marina City towers along the Chicago River, known for their circular design and mixed uses.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.