Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour
Overview
Chicago's legendary architecture and exceptional architects create a captivating visual art scene that continues to inspire. This comprehensive 90-minute tour navigates through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River.
- 🛥️ A professionally-trained architectural guide shares stories of over 130 years of design innovation.
- 🏙️ Learn about the significance of architectural styles and techniques in today's context.
- 🌊 The tour offers an authentic experience, showcasing the dynamic legacy of Chicago’s architecture.
- ⚠️ Please note that this is a guided tour; individual exploration during the tour is not allowed.
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- Restroom on board
- Expert Local Guide
- Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
- Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
- Gratuities
- Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board the vessel.
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WendellaVessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.
- Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall. (pass by)
- The largest commercial building in the world. (pass by)
- Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile. (pass by)
- This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company. (pass by)
- An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.' (pass by)
- Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior (pass by)
- Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.