Now booking charters for our 2019 season!
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.]
"Several friends recommended the river architecture tour before our trip to Chicago and we're so glad we went! Our tour guide was great (thanks, Kevin!) and we learned so much about the architecture and history of the buildings along the river."
"If you’re going to take in any tours or sights, this one needs to be a high priority! So much to learn and you gain a whole new appreciation for the sights and planning for this part of Chicago. … Highly recommended…!"
"This was our first river cruise in Chicago. It was awesome experience! Victor, our guide did a great job to explain the things we saw while cruising. It was worth the money we paid. All of our family enjoyed it!"
"Great Tour!! I have enjoyed the boat tour every time I've had family in town and also just as a good time on a day in the city. Will do it again for sure. Lots of history, scenery to look at and some education too. "
"I went to Chicago for my birthday. And I heard that one thing you must do is the Shoreline Sightseeing . What an experience…tour guide Racheal was amazing .. She was funny, charming and just a true pleasure to have as a tour guide."
Robin T.
Seattle, WA
7/17/2019
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5Simba
Selkirk, CA
7/17/2019
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Toshi M.
Atlanta, GA
7/18/2019
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Bob L.
Chicago, IL
7/16/2019
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Alyssa C.
Miami, FL
7/14/2019
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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