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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

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Tickets for Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise in Chicago
🎫 Ticket for one (ages 4+)

Each ticket includes:

  • A river sightseeing cruise
  • Live commentary on board from a local guide (docents)

General Info
📅 Dates and times: Various dates and times (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes
📍 Location: Chicago Architecture Center
👤 Age requirement: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for children younger than 12 years
♿ Accessibility: This activity is wheelchair accessible
❓ Please note: Boarding is on a first come, first serve basis. Drinks and light snacks will be avaialble for purchase
❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description
The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady has long been the gold standard among all Chicago tour experiences, and is the only Chicago architecture boat tour led by highly trained expert docents. On this 90-minute cruise, you will enjoy an overview of historic and modern architectural styles including stories about the people who designed and built Chicago. No visit to Chicago is complete without experiencing this award winning tour! Get your tickets for Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise in Chicago!

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User reviews

5.0/5
based on 39 reviews
  • Alonzo B.
    Oct 2022
    Great Experience! Loved the scenery and the narrator was very knowledgeable.
  • Pamela J.
    Sep 2021
    Had a wonderful time. I learned a lot about the city of Chicago. Had a nice early dinner after the cruise.
  • Mariya P.
    Aug 2022
    Amazing!
  • Wendi N.
    May 2022
    great tour
  • Natalie S.
    May 2021
    Wonderful experience.
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Chicago Architecture Center

111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Chicago Architecture Center

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