“So worth it. This was a highlight of our trip. Just beautiful. Very interesting info, too! We learned a lot and had a great time.”
- Mandfamily404
“An absolute pleasure! Best money spent, great time enjoyed by all. The scenery was spectacular, family friendly, romantic, and so easy to do. We went back to back.”
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Led by the Chicago Architecture Center's expertly trained docent volunteers, this 90-minute cruise reveals fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings in a way no other tour can.
Learn about the architects who created our city's magnificent buildings—and the stories behind them. Experience why the CAC's boat cruise is rated the best year after year.
This classic tour aboard the city's most luxurious fleet, is a must for out-of-town visitors and Chicagoans alike.
Tickets start at $53.85.
The city's most popular tour is now offered in the evening. Serene and bathed in softer light, the city's architecture takes on a whole new life in the setting sun.
For the ultimate Chicago architecture experience, take the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9!
Continental French, Latin American Spanish, Japanese and Korean translation available via the "Listen Everywhere" app.
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