90-Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour

Stop At: Wendella, Chicago, Illinois

Vessels depart from Wendella's docks at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (DuSable Bridge), at the foot of the Wrigley Building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Drive, entrance on Jackson Blvd (south side of building), Chicago, Illinois 60606

The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere

Pass By: Centennial Fountain And Water Arc, 400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.

Pass By: Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Suite 107, Chicago, Illinois 60654

The largest commercial building in the world.

Pass By: Michigan Avenue Bridge, 333 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60601

Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.

Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611

This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum company.

Pass By: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, Illinois 60601

An open, pedestrian waterfront called the city's 'Second Lakefront.'

Pass By: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60606

Second-largest opera auditorium in North America, with an Art Deco interior

Pass By: Marina City, 300 N State St, Chicago, Illinois 60654

Pass by these iconic mixed-use apartment buildings - "a city within a city" with their unique corn-cob exterior.

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Indoor and outdoor seating available (indoor is climate controlled)
• Narrated tour on board by professionally trained tour guide.
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-board the vessel.

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Weapons prohibited by US Coast Guard
• Outside alcohol is prohibited
• All bags subject to search
• Arrive 30 Minutes prior to your departure time.
• Contact tour operator for wheelchair & ADA access
• Indoor and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis
• Maps are available with highlights in simplified Chinese. They can picked up per request at the ticket window.
• Special requests entered at checkout cannot be guaranteed
• All Wendella staff is vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.