Chicago Architecture River Cruise

1 Hour

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this 60-minute tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Aon Center, the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).

Architecture cruise down the historic Chicago River
Discover all three branches of the Chicago River with your guide, an expert in architecture
Enjoy the best vantage point to admire the distinct city skyline and admire world-famous architecture
See more than 40 buildings including the John Hancock Center, the Wrigley Building and the Aon Center
Discover the major events that helped shape the architectural history of Chicago

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What To Expect

Make your way to either Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue for your cruise departure. Board your river boat and find a comfortable seat; a restroom and sometimes a full bar are available on the boat. Listen as your guide, an architecture expert, gives you an introduction to the city's landmarks. Along the scenic 60-minute route, see buildings by world-famous architects including Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. A boat on the river is the best vantage point to admire the distinct city skyline.Pass by more than 40 distinctive buildings, including the the Aon Center, the John Hancock Center, the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) the Wrigley Building and the IBM Building. Listen as your guide recounts the two major events that helped shape the architectural history of the city. Learn about how the invention of balloon-frame construction revolutionized how homes were built, and hear the dramatic story of Chicago's rise from the Great Fire of 1871. Both of these milestones led Chicago to become one of the cradles of modern American architecture.Your cruise ends at its starting point. Please see the Itinerary section below for a full list of buildings on the tour.Please note: all tours through March 31, 2019 are 60 minutes in length. All tours beginning April 1, 2019 are 75 minutes in length.ItineraryOn the Chicago architecture cruise, you will see and learn about the following landmarks:Navy PierLake Point TowerAon CenterJohn Hancock CenterCityfront CenterIllinois CenterNBC TowerChicago Tribune TowerLondon Guarantee Building333 North Michigan Building401 North MichiganWrigley Building35 East WackerLeo Burnett BuildingIBM BuildingMarina CityRR Donnelley CenterLaSalle-Wacker Building222 North LaSalleCentral Office BuildingMerchandise Mart333 West Wacker, Montgomery Ward ComplexRiver Cottages, Merchandise MartFulton House225 West WackerBoeing World HeadquartersCivic Opera BuildingAT&T Corporate CenterUSG BuildingRiverside PlazaCiticorp CenterWillis Tower (Sears Tower)Chicago Board of TradeCentral US Post OfficeUS Post Office Central Processing and Distribution Center311 South WackerRiver City

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

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