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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

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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

1

Lake Michigan

Travel along Lake Michigan to view the Chicago Skyline!

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Chicago River

The tour cruises through the main branch of the river. You will hear information about Chicago's famous architecture.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.71

492 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very informative . Ours...

    Ronald D,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very 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

    5.00

    Very 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

    5.00

    It 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

    1.00

    The 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

    5.00

    Tour guide Mike was great. Very informative. Enjoyed when he took time to get to know everyone on board

From $45.00

4.71
492 reviews
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