With the city’s largest fleet – 11 touring vessels and 6 water taxis – and dozens of architectural guides, Shoreline Sightseeing is one of Chicago’s most popular tours. Purchase your tickets today for your own awesome adventure: from scenic trips along the river to skyline tours on Lake Michigan.
Shoreline Sightseeing: More boats, more tours, more guides – to suit your schedule!
Our Tours
Which experience is right for me?
Utilize our interactive map below to explore our tour routes to determine what sights you want to see.
[Choose Blue for our Architecture River Tours. And Red for our Classic Lake Tour routes.]
[Choose Blue for our Architecture River Tours. And Red for our Classic Lake Tour routes.]
"WOW! This tour was FANTASTIC!! JJ our guide was funny, smart and engaging. We went on Friday 10/13 - and the weather was ideal. Sunny and warm. 75 minutes of Chicago history, architecture styles, personalities."
"So many people I met on my trip told me I couldn't miss this cruise. I'm so glad I listened to them! Bought tickets for a Friday 6pm cruise leaving from Michigan Ave easily online. Jaelyn needs his own TV show! Very bright and engaging young man that fascinated all of us with facts and stories about Chicago's most iconic buildings."
"Awesome tour with Nick. Very informative and fun. They kept the 75-minute tour entertaining and allowed everyone a chance to get some good photos."
"We took the 75-minute Architectural Tour along the Chicago River with Victor as a tour guide. The weather was superb and the tour magnificent. Victor was a treasure trove of information of the beautiful buildings of Chicago."
"Great and informative architectural tour. Wendy was great! It helps to have beautiful weather too. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants an awesome river tour of Chicago!"
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Weston, Florida
October 2017
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Angela G.
October 2017
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Kaitlyn A.
Buffalo, NY
October 7, 2017
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Philippa G.
Gurnee, MN
October 14, 2017
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Julie J.
Shakopee, MN
October 19, 2017
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Guide Spotlight
Meet Rachael S.
Rachael has been a Shoreline guide since 2015, and she uses her background in improv comedy for a fun and spontaneous tour. She is still in awe of Chicago's skyscrapers and loves how much there is to do in the city year-round.
Meet the team