Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Overview

Available languages

English

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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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Three photo stops

Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus

Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)

What To Expect

The Magnificent Mile

Chicago's main shopping street

Admission Not Applicable

Navy Pier

Popular tourist attraction

Admission Not Applicable

Options

1:00 pm Mini Bus + Boat tour

Duration: 4 hours: Approximately

1:00 pm Mini Bus Tour

Duration: 2 hours: Approximately

Reviews

4.76

694 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

590

Excellent choice of activity
Chrys M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chicago Bob was exceptional with the amount of information he had to share. Excellent, non-stop commentary. All of us enjoyed it immensely.
Chicago introduction
glgaughan,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great introduction to Chicago's wonderful rivers and buildings. The experience is worth the cost of admission. Excellent narration.
Awesome tour!
K6581WPkrystalm,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best tour ever!!! Avery was FANTASTIC!!! I could have ridden around with him for hours hearing about the city. Hate that it only lasted 2 hours! He really knows his history and was able to answer every question I threw at him! Trevor give this man a raise! He was awesome and I would book you guys again based on my experience with Avery!
Fabulous time!
Krystal M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Best tour ever!!! Avery was FANTASTIC!!! I could have ridden around with him for hours hearing about the city. Hate that it only lasted 2 hours! He really knows his history and was able to answer every question I threw at him! Trevor give this man a raise! He was awesome and I would book you guys again based on my experience with Avery!
Great
Sabrina C,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The first part of the tour which was a city tour is just under two hours. Avery was our driver and he was quite knowledgeable about the area. If you choose the architectural cruise, he will drop you off at the pier. Be aware that you now have to find transportation back to your vehicle. Victor was the narrator of the architectural tour. He was the most knowledgeable individual in his field that I have ever encountered. He was also very enthusiastic and friendly. We went to the later afternoon and it was quite chilly on the boat.
Interesting and...
Bryan H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting and informative...our guide shared lots of great Chicago history in a relaxed and fun way.
Chicago at its best!
Safari38120948372,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide on the bus portion, Avery, was outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed this portion of our tour and sops. We particularly enjoyed the stop at the original library in Chicago which is now a museum. The architecture descriptions were excellent.
Good City tour
ldelacas,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good small group city tour Our guide, Reenie was knowledgeable and have a good sense of humor. She is AWESOME!
Avery did a great job on...
Rachel L,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Avery did a great job on this tour. The bus was very comfortable. It was a good mix of riding and getting off the bus to see things. Lots of interesting facts and well paced.
Fabulous Day
Cindy H,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was fabulous. The tour guides were amazing and fun carefree way to learn about the city. Will do it again