About Chicago Fireboat Tours
Chicago Fireboat Tours is a Veteran-owned and operated business that conducts Historical & Architectural tours, cruises, and private charters on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Their flagship vessel is the Fred A. Busse, a retired fireboat that served the Chicago fire department for 44 years. The crew is very friendly and helpful. The guide was informative and funny, knowing a lot about the buildings and Chicago waterfront history. The tour provides a unique perspective of Chicago's landmarks from the river and lake, with terrific views of the skyline. The boat is very well maintained and not overcrowded, with plenty of space to walk around. It has a covered section with seating and an open bow. There is a full service bar that serves a terrific beer only for this boat, along with snacks. The tour is reasonably priced and offers a memorable and informative way to explore the city. It is a nice way to spend a few hours and many customers plan to make it a new tradition.
This is the best architecture boat tour in Chicago. The guide Cliff is very knowledgeable, easily understood, and very personable. One gets a unique perspective of the Chicago skyline from the lakefront and then then from the Chicago river after passing through the logs. The boat is intimate, the bar is well stocked and the atmosphere is quite friendly
This is an excellent tour .
Very friendly , fun , & professional crew.
The Captain of the vessel is a well seasoned & smooth operator.
They are proud of what they do & it shows.
Very warm , welcoming & knowledgeable.
Roughly 2hrs from check in to disembarking.
I am not a touristy guy but this is The Sweet Spot of local flavor without being overbearing.
It's also one of the Lesser crowded of things to do.
I write this hoping it doesn't change but they deserve the acknowledgement & i hope it grows .
Thank you for an informative & fun experience.
......They do have a nice selection both non and alcoholic beverages on board for everyone to enjoy.
Cliff was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!