75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline Tickets

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A narrated 75-minute cruise along the Chicago River, passing more than 50 architecturally significant buildings with live onboard commentary.

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The 75-Minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise by Shoreline is a sightseeing cruise along the Chicago River, taking in the city's celebrated skyline from the water. Chicago's river corridor is lined with more than 50 architecturally significant buildings, including works by Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, and Helmut Jahn, making it one of the most concentrated stretches of modern and early 20th-century architecture in North America.

An onboard guide narrates the cruise, identifying key structures such as the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Marina City as the boat moves through the main and north branches of the river. The 75-minute runtime keeps the pace steady without rushing past major landmarks. Tickets cover the narrated cruise; for more on things to do in Chicago, the city offers a wide range of complementary attractions within walking distance of the river departure points.

Why you'll love it

Set sail from Michigan Avenue or Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago for an insightful 75-minute architecture river cruise.
Board a vessel offering unparalleled views of over 40 landmarks, including the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the 398-foot Wrigley Building.
The cruise features live commentary from a knowledgeable guide, vividly depicting Chicago's architectural history and evolution.
Choose the preferred language for your tour with expert narration offered in both English and Spanish for tours departing from Michigan Avenue.
Did you know? The Tribune Tower has fragments of famous world structures like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal embedded in its walls.