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Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

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Chicago, USA

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Overview

Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city.
On this tour, you will travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus, enjoy world renowned architecture including the world's first skyscrapers, Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town), Millennium Park (Home of "The Bean"), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!

You also have the option to upgrade to include THE most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago! For good reason, our partner Shoreline Sightseeing, has been the most booked tour on City Boat Tours for the last 5 years! And yes, there is a bar on the boat.

The combo option will end at Shoreline Sightseeings Navy Pier location, after you finish the boat tour you will be walking distance from many other attractions in the city!

**there will be no provided transportation after your boat tour**

What's Included

  • Three photo stops
  • Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
  • Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    East Monroe Street
    Chicago, IL 60603, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    North Streeter Drive
    Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    If you would like to go to your boat cruise immediately following the bus tour, we will drop you off at the ticket booth for Shoreline sightseeing to redeem your voucher given to you by your tour guide!

    What To Expect

    The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)

    Chicago's main shopping street
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    Navy Pier (Pass By)

    Popular tourist attraction
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    Millennium Park (Pass By)

    The extremely popular home of The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, Crown Fountain and more. We slowly pass by it on the tour and can drop you off there at the end if you wish.
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    Chicago River

    See the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, the Chicago River and much more at this stop!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain

    One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. It's the fountain seen in the opening credits of Married W/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is between May and October.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Museum Campus

    The VERY BEST skyline view and really popular stop!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lincoln Park (Pass By)

    1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more.
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    Gold Coast (Pass By)

    Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!
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    The Rookery Building

    One of the world's very first skyscrapers. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the beautiful lobby. It was also used as Elliott Ness' office in the movie The Untouchables and was Duncan's Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chicago Skyline (Pass By)

    One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.
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    The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass By)

    Home of the second most French impressionist paintings in the world. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!
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    Shoreline Sightseeing

    The most popular tour in the USA, according to Tripadvisor. If this option is selected, you'll enjoy a 75-minute cruise on the stunning Chicago River. Tours can be taken back to back or not. It's your choice.
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    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5538MINI

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    Average 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 647 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

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    • Three photo stops
    • Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
    • Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
    • Local guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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