One of the best and more unique ways of exploring Chicago is by boat! Tours for when you’re in a time crunch or if you have the time to see more of Chicago by water. Here’s why making Shoreline Sightseeing a stop on your visit to Chicago is a must!
Unmatched Views
Enjoy front-row seats to Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers, from the Willis Tower to the St. Regis! You’ll hear all about Chicago’s skyscrapers as you cruise along the three main branches of the Chicago River giving you a view of the city right up front as the buildings tower over you! Or get a look at the city from afar, as you cruise along Lake Michigan getting a view of what our skyline looks like.
Learn Chicago History from the Water
Architecture boat tours offer fascinating stories behind the city’s buildings that are told by our expert-guides. You’ll leave Chicago with more knowledge of architecture if you’re not already an enthusiast. With easy to follow commentary provided by our guides, not only will you have more insight on our city but also general architects, their projects, styles of buildings, and more!
Sunset and Night Cruises
Take a seat and watch the city light up at night during an evening cruise offered on our 45-minute Skyline Lake Cruise and the 75-minute Architecture tour. Scheduling a cruise around sunset is a great way to capture the city during the day and also to get a glimpse of the city lights at night, some might say its the best of both worlds!
Perfect for Families, Couples, and Visitors
Hop on a tour with us for a romantic getaway, showing the family around town, vacationing with the family, or more, the reasonings are endless! Our guides and tours are an all-ages crown pleaser. Locals are often reminded how much they love the city of Chicago and grasp a fresh appreciation for what they call home. While visitors are shown why Chicago has been named the “Best Big City in the U.S” by Conde Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards for the eighth year in a row!
No Traffic, No Stress
Have no worry about Chicago’s grid-lock and enjoy the breeze! All of our services offer convenient schedules and frequency to make it easier on you to fit us in your itinerary. We offer different tour durations for those with more time on their hands and also for those who want to see the city quicker.
Get on board the water taxi before or after your tour to see even more of the city. From visiting a recommendation one of our tour guides suggested on your tour or maybe seeing a sight or trying a restaurant that is on your “must-do” list while in Chicago, our taxis offer quick and convenient stops for you to visit some of Chicago’s main hubs!
Easy Boarding in the Heart of Downtown
You can find us scattered throughout the central spot of downtown Chicago! Our Architecture River Tour has two separate locations that you can depart from. Whether your closer to Michigan Avenue or if you want to catch a ride with us while visiting Navy Pier, both locations are an option to catch the Architecture Cruise! The water taxis run from multiple docks at your service to take you to and from your destination. Hop on with either a one-way, round-trip, or take advantage of our day pass which allows you to hop on and off the taxi as often as you would like within the day!
Routes and maps are available to view on our website for the 75-minute River tour, 45-minute Skyline Cruise, and water taxi service.
Picture-Worthy Moments
While on board with us, the opportunity to capture unbeatable views of the city and its architecture is endless. From skyline pictures, reflections in the water and buildings, family photos, and more, your camera will be filled with everlasting memories of your stay here in Chicago! They’ll be there to look back on and maybe even convince you to return for a future visit!
Experience Chicago from the water level with us and book your tour today!
