Planning to explore Top Destination? Discover Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour, currently rated 4.7 / 5.0 by verified travelers across 11259 reviews. Here is an authentic look at the detailed schedule, itinerary, inclusions, and real-time reservation options.
Aligning your flights prior to confirming excursion tickets ensures smooth connections. You can review scheduled flight arrivals and airport routes directly on our b11online.com travel flight hub.
Experience Overview
Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive 90 minute tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your professionally-trained architectural guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style and technique and why it is important today. The Chicago River Architecture Tour is the most authentic and encompassing Chicago experience the city has to offer.
Tour Itinerary & Scheduled Stops
- Experience Stop: Vessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.
- Experience Stop: Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.
- Experience Stop: The largest commercial building in the world.
- Experience Stop: Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.
- Experience Stop: This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.
- Experience Stop: An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.'
- Experience Stop: Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior
- Experience Stop: Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings – "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included
- ✓ Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
- ✓ Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
- ✓ Expert Local Guide
- ✓ Transportation amenities
What Is Excluded
- ✕ Food and drink
- ✕ Gratuities
Check Rates & Ticket Availability
Rates for this top-rated tour start from approx USD 45 per traveler. Exact pricing fluctuates depending on chosen departure slots, seasonal demand, and booking group sizes:
*Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance applies to most reservations. Always verify dynamic ticket inclusions directly during checkout.
Related Travel Guides & Trip Resources
Planning the rest of your travel itinerary ? Check out available deals and verified recommendations
- Flight Deals Compare Scheduled Airfares
- Tours & Sightseeing Explore Top Experiences & Activities
- Where to Stay View Verified Accommodation Deals