Fall breeze, autumn leaves, and amazing architecture
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.]
"Nick was our guide on a sunny Saturday in September. I was surprised to hear that the architectural boat tour was such a highly rated adventure, but it was awesome. 75 minutes flew by as we traveled part of the Chicago River. The view from the boat gives you a chance to see much more than you would if you were in a car or walking."
"The tour and tour guide were fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and informative about the history and architecture of the city, in addition to being fun and energetic. I highly recommend this tour, it was a wonderful experience…"
"Architectural Tour was Fantastic! Nick was an incredible guide. Must do event when visiting downtown"
"Ben was an excellent tour guide! We learned so much and had a relaxing ride. My husband's favorite part was the individual facts about each building and my favorite part was learning about Chicago History with a view"
"We had such an amazing time in this tour. The tour began at 6:45 pm so it was absolutely beautiful to see the sun setting as we took in the views of this gorgeous city ….. This tour is a must do if you're visiting Chicago."
Patti M
Williamsburg VA
9/20/19
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gholmes1313
League City, TX
9/20/19
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Wes B
Charleston, SC
9/16/19
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Ariana W
Bend OR
9/13/19
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Natasha C
Miami, FL
9/9/19
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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