Shoreline Architecture River Tour in Brief:
The Chicago Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Cruise provides a tour of some of Chicago's iconic buildings with a different point of view -- from the side of the Chicago River.
The length of the tour is approximately 60 minutes.
The Shoreline Architecture River Cruise is one of the attractions included with the purchase of a Go Chicago Card
Address:
The architecture cruise leaves from the Ogden Slip, which is located on the west side of Gateway Park at the entrance of Navy Pier. There is a booth to purchase tickets, and signage will direct you to the appropriate dock.Phone:
312-222-9328Getting to the Shoreline Architecture Tour by Public Transportation:
Take either the #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), or #66 (Chicago Avenue) bus to Navy Pier.Parking for the Shoreline Architecture Tour:
Parking is available at the Navy Pier parking garage for a self-park flat-rate of $19 - $23. (as of 08/2009, subject to change)Architecture Tour Tickets:
Ticket Prices
Weekdays: Adult, $24; Senior, $21; Child, $12
Weekend: Adult, $28; Senior $25; Child, $15
(prices as of 08/2009, subject to change)
Get a discount when you purchase tickets in advance online
Architecture Tour Times:
Launch time frequencies change seasonally between April 1 and November 30. Between April 1 - May 30 and October 1 - November 30 tours run every 90 minutes between 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on weekends. Between June 1 - September 30 tours run at regular intervals (every half hour during peak times) between 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. every day of the week. All tours are weather permitting (especially in early spring and late fall) and schedule is subject to change.River Tour Security Notes:
Because the cruise goes past some of Chicago's major landmarks and buildings, all passengers boarding vessels for the Shoreline Architecture River Tour (and their carry-on items) are subject to inspection pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard/Department of Homeland Security regulations.About the Chicago Shoreline Architecture River Tour:
The Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour is a fun and unique way to take in some of Chicago's fantastic architecture. Many famous architects designed buildings along the Chicago River, and the entertaining and well-informed tour docents provide plenty of facts and trivia about the history behind these great structures. The cruise even motors past the location where the Chicago Fire started back in 1871.This is a guided, narrated cruise and the vessels feature open-air seating, with partially covered lower decks. All boats are wheelchair accessible. Alcohol is available for purchase on most cruises, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks.
The Shoreline Architecture River Cruise is one of the attractions included with the purchase of a Go Chicago Card
