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Tour the Windy City from the water

See the skyscrapers, hear the history, and take a tour of the incredible city of Chicago with Shoreline Sightseeing.

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What tour are you interested in?

Architecture
River Tour

Skyline
Lake Tour

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Michigan Avenue

401 N. Michigan Ave

Please select Navy Pier.
(Skyline Lake Tours are unavailable from Michigan Avenue.)

Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave

124 N. Streeter Drive

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Note: Fireworks tours available Wednesday and Saturday evenings in the summer.

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Please note, more Skyline tour times are available in summer due to better weather conditions. Spring and fall tour times are added as weather permits.

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Your Chicago adventure awaits

Photo of Shoreline Sightseeing boat on the Chicago River

Architecture
River Tour

View over 40 Chicago landmarks on our Architecture Tour as you listen to our expert guides tell you how Chicago’s buildings and engineering made the city famous.

Skyline
Lake Tour

See the city of Chicago as you’ve never seen it before on our classic Lake Michigan boat tour that leaves from Navy Pier and offers majestic skyline views.

Fireworks
Tour

On Wednesday and Saturday evenings, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, you’ll have the best seats in the city to the fantastic Navy Pier fireworks display.

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We turn tours into lasting memories

“

Took a 10:30am architectural tour on a Sunday. Becky was our docent and OUTSTANDING!! Knowledgeable and entertaining. Also used their water taxi to get from Shedd Aquarium to Michigan with a stop at Navy Pier. Perfect way to rest after walking miles.

Maria P

The architecture tour did not disappoint. I’ve been to Chicago a few times, but this tour offered a new perspective. A great way to kick off a trip to Chicago and Antonio was amazing!

Jasmine J

Great tour full of great information on architecture and the history of Chicago. Clean boat and restrooms. Entertaining guide and nice bartender! Highly recommend!

Kristen T

Jim and the whole crew were absolutely amazing! The tour was informational and entertaining. Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and (the) tour up and down the river proves that. We love Shoreline and hope to take many more tours with them.

Teresa M

My girlfriend and I were in town from Houston, Texas for Lollapalooza, but had been told by some locals that this was the tour to see. We picked the nighttime/firework tour, and we were not disappointed. BECKY was an amazing guide. Not only did she give us the historical details of the buildings, but she was amazing at keeping the tour lively and fun. Stoked about this and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago!

Tour the Windy City from the water

See the skyscrapers, hear the history, and take a tour of the incredible city of Chicago with Shoreline Sightseeing.

See you in March!

Take a tour

What tour are you interested in?

Architecture
River Tour

Skyline
Lake Tour

Where would you like to leave from?

Michigan Avenue

Navy Pier

When would you like to go?

What time works for you?

Most popular tours

Your Chicago adventure awaits

Architecture
River Tour

Skyline
Lake Tour

Fireworks
Tour

We turn tours into lasting memories

Maria P

Jasmine J

Kristen T

Teresa M

Brent T

Tour the Windy City from the water

See the skyscrapers, hear the history, and take a tour of the incredible city of Chicago with Shoreline Sightseeing.

See you in March!

Take a tour

Most popular tours

Your Chicago adventure awaits

ArchitectureRiver Tour

SkylineLake Tour

Fireworks Tour

We turn tours into lasting memories

Maria P

Jasmine J

Kristen T

Teresa M

Brent T

Architecture
River Tour

Skyline
Lake Tour

Fireworks
Tour