About Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours offers an engaging and educational experience for those interested in the city's remarkable architectural heritage. Guests have praised the knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides, including those with backgrounds in historical architecture, who share in-depth information about the buildings along the Chicago River. Visitors have noted that the tours are well-structured, covering all main branches of the river while ensuring a comfortable ride for participants. Many appreciate the smooth experience and the opportunity to see a stunning side of the city from a unique perspective. With free beverages available on board, guests can enjoy refreshments without missing out on the informative commentary. This tour is highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Chicago’s architectural treasures in an enjoyable and insightful manner. Whether for locals or visitors, it promises to be a memorable way to appreciate the Windy City’s design and innovation, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
I did the secret interiors walking tour with Grant. He was great and knowledgeable and seemed enthusiastic the whole time. I learned some things I haven't heard before which was exciting! Got to see inside some places you normally can't and others I haven't gotten around to, including the rookery, wintrust building, board of trade, Marquette, Palmer house, cultural center, and marshall field building. Tour takes roughly two hours and you walk about 1.5 miles starting at union station and ending at marshal fields. Pro tip: reserve a table at the walnut room in marshall field building to line up with the end of tour!
I did the secret interiors tour with Grant as my guide. The tour was awesome and Grant was super knowledgeable. He knew so much and gave great insight and he had great recommendations.
Fantastic river boat tour! Our guide, Katie, was so engaging and full of good information about the architectural wonders of Chicago. It was a great introduction to the city and the river offers a neat perspective of many cool buildings.
The boat had free drinks (tea, hot cocoa, coffee) as well as a cash bar in the bottom.