Chicago Sightseeing River and Lake Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our popular 90-minute daytime river and lake tour, the Urban Adventure Cruise, delights family members of all ages with incredible views of Chicago's world-renowned buildings and stunning skyline. Lively, knowledgeable tour guides bring Chicago’s rich history to life with fun stories and interesting facts. Relax and unwind on a scenic tour of the city from the unique perspective of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Welcome aboard!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Discounted parking available at 111 E. Wacker Drive. Please visit the dockside box office for parking ticket validation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Lake Michigan
Travel along Lake Michigan to view the Chicago Skyline!
Chicago River
The tour cruises through the main branch of the river. You will hear information about Chicago's famous architecture.
Options
Priority Boarding
Please arrive 30 minutes early: Priority Boarding Tickets include an exclusive early boarding period and the skip-the-queue during general boarding.
General Boarding
Reviews
492 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative . Ours...
Ronald D,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative . Ours Guide was very knowledgeable and he’d some funny stories to tell. It was too bad the lake part of cruise was canceled.
Awesome photo op of city skyline
Eric M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very fun experience. Wonderful trip and always intriguing to see the skyline and city from the lake.
First time in Chicago
Denise H,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was the gentleman who spoke while we were on the boat was very knowledgeable knew what he was talking about we loved it
Waste of time
Qi Q,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
1.00The boat tour ended up being 3 hours long with 1.5 hour waiting at the same spot not moving or doing anything at all! It was the worst experience ever and I strongly suggest you save your time and money from this. The boat departed 10 minutes late, then waited for an hour in the turning basin to go into the lake, and another 30 min to go back...The actual tour time was shorter than the waiting time...The crew also did not offer any accommodation or apology about the delay, but simply informed us that the tour will take "longer than planned."
Tour guide Mike was...
TreChelle W,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide Mike was great. Very informative. Enjoyed when he took time to get to know everyone on board
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