Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option
Overview
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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 TripAdvisor 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**
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Infants 0-3 years old, must sit on a lap
What To Expect
The Magnificent Mile
Chicago's main shopping street
Navy Pier
Popular tourist attraction
Options
Mini Bus Tour only (NO BOAT)
Duration: 2 hours
Mini Bus + Boat tour
Duration: 4 hours
What‘s Included
Local guide
Three photo stops
Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
726 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Maryann W,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus part of the trip was great. Driver Avery amazing and funny too great day out the boat tour guide was gods but when I asked where a building was she was like I never heard of that and snubbed me . But sure did want a tip
Great tours to hit the high spots for a short stay.
perryc265,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was great during the city tour. He knew all kinds of information and quirky things about Chicago. On the Architecture Boat Tour, Kevin kept us laughing and all sorts of knowledge about buildings and Chicago lore.
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Harold C,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Avery was a fantastic tour guide on the city tour; Kevin was most entertaining on the Architectural River cruise.
Not much to it Was...
Bob H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Not much to it Was disappointed. Avery did well with the history of The Palmer Hotel and getting us a fantastic view of the Chicago skyline.
A perfect way to whet your appetite for “more Chicago”
anthonycB2366VZ,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I definitely recommend the van and water tour. Our tour guide, Avery, was very knowledgeable and his stories made the trip interesting and fun. The trip on the tour boat was beautiful! The buildings were stunning and Eric did an excellent job. If you want to get a good overview of Chicago and plan for return trips to areas of interest this is the tour for you. Chicago has so many wonderful places to see and so much history, art, and beautiful parks!
Love Chicago
pambR9868KP,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guides. Love Chicago.
Great tour guide the...
Rachael T,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour guide the information was very informative. The van and boat was comfortable, clean and well maintained.
Chicago bus tour
Gypsie A,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The overall experience was great. Rick (our driver & host) was fun and very professional. We all enjoyed the tour & would recommend.
Bring a jacket...the boat...
Anne G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring a jacket...the boat is a lot colder than the van...haha The bus part was informative and the boat portion was lovely - our guide really knew his buildings which gave a nice history to the city.
Bus tour with Al was...
Forrest D,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bus tour with Al was entertaining and he was most helpful. The riverTour was busy we and sat below deck
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