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Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour

Shoreline Sightseeing's award-winning Architecture Tours are led by knowledgeable, entertaining guides and showcase the city's rich architectural heritage, from hidden gems to world-famous facades. Enjoy the journey on a state-of-the-art tour boat. See more than 40 landmarks in the iconic Chicago skyline, including the Wrigley Building and Marina City, and hear stories of ambition, redemption and innovation that make the Windy City famous.

Chicago CityPASS includes:

Architecture River Tour — Ticket includes a 75-minute cruise with live narration.

Chicago C3 includes:

Architecture River Tour — Ticket includes a 75-minute cruise with live narration.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Learn how the three branches of the Chicago River helped establish the city as a trading outpost for French explorers.

  2. 02.

    Celebrate Chicago's resilience as it became the "Second City" in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1871.

  3. 03.

    See Chicago's innovative approach to fight gravity and reverse the flow of the Chicago River.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see on a Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Beer, wine, spirits, nonalcoholic beverages and light snacks are available for purchase on board.

Accessibility

Navy Pier is the best boarding location for guests with mobility concerns. Visit Shoreline Sightseeing's website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking for the Michigan Avenue location and parking for the Navy Pier location.

Offers & Upgrades

20% Off Water Taxi Passes

CityPASS guests receive 20% off Shoreline Water Taxi passes; show your CityPASS tickets at Shoreline ticket booths to redeem. Water taxis run primarily May-September.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Shoreline Sightseeing — Navy Pier
  • 124 N. Streeter Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60611
  • Right before the entrance to Navy Pier

Departure times vary seasonally; check the upcoming schedule when planning your visit.

  • Shoreline Sightseeing — Michigan Avenue
  • 401 N. Michigan Ave.
  • Chicago, IL 60611

Departure times vary seasonally; check the upcoming schedule when planning your visit.

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Rated 2 out of 5 by from Not worth it Not worth it! You can not utilize for everything. Don’t buy
Date published: 2026-07-15
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Half and Half.... I bought the City Pass because some of the things we did were things I did when I was a kid. I enjoyed the Skydeck experience- that was a bucket list item for me. The Shoreline Architecture Boat tour was my favorite and the Field Museum was pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry was the most disappointing part of the trip. So much of the activities/displays were broken. The aquarium was not bad, but for the money I spent I would rather limit it to 3 instead of 5 and do more Chicago history and culture stuff than the tourist trap activities.
Date published: 2026-07-15
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Date published: 2026-07-15
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Date published: 2026-07-15
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