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BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the fascinating history of Chicago from a whole new perspective — on the water! This 120-minute Guided History Tour along the Chicago River brings the city’s past to life through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and little-known facts that shaped the Windy City into what it is today.
• Chicago’s transformation from swamp land to industrial hub to the modern metropolis it is today
• The dramatic story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and how the city rebuilt stronger than ever
• Tales of Chicago’s most infamous gangsters and Prohibition-era legends
• The groundbreaking 1893 World’s Fair and the inventions it introduced to the world
• The incredible reversal of the Chicago River — its purpose and lasting impact on the city’s future
Step aboard and experience how history, architecture, and innovation flow together on this unforgettable journey through Chicago’s past and present.
• Chicago’s transformation from swamp land to industrial hub to the modern metropolis it is today
• The dramatic story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and how the city rebuilt stronger than ever
• Tales of Chicago’s most infamous gangsters and Prohibition-era legends
• The groundbreaking 1893 World’s Fair and the inventions it introduced to the world
• The incredible reversal of the Chicago River — its purpose and lasting impact on the city’s future
Step aboard and experience how history, architecture, and innovation flow together on this unforgettable journey through Chicago’s past and present.
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BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Local Knowledgeable Guide
- Coolers and Ice
- Snacks/food, but you are welcome to bring any onboard
- Drinks, but you are welcome to bring any drinks you want (no glass please)
Meeting point
Our Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the northwest corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.
Return details
Our Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the northwest corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.
- The Party Barge is a unique way to cruise the Chicago River and lakefront. The boat features a u-shaped bar, surrounded by bar stools. The boat is equipped with a head (bathroom), charging ports, additional seating at the bow and coolers with ice. All cruises are BYOB, 120 minutes long and depart from the Chicago Riverwalk (between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges). (pass by)
- Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood. (pass by)
- This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started. (pass by)
- In 1992 a hole formed under this bridge which lead to the Great Flood, shutting Chicago down for a whole week! (pass by)
- These buildings built in 1964 are considered the pivot point from Chicago's Industrial Age into the Residential Metropolitan it is today. (pass by)
- Learn about the reverse of the Chicago River how that has formed the city over the last century. (pass by)
- Here we get to learn about the World's Fair of 1893 and the inventions we still use today that were introduced here. (pass by)
- In the late 1800's Captain Santa set up shop on his sail boat the Rouse Simmons to sell Christmas Trees every winter at this corner of the river. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!