Chicago City Tour and Chicago River Cruise

Chicago City Tour and Chicago River Cruise

Discover Chicago from both land and water on this scenic half-day tour. Take a narrated tour through the city’s South Side and see highlights including Grant Park, the Loop, the Shedd Aquarium and exclusive shopping areas and neighborhoods. Then, experience Chicago from the water! Cruise along the Chicago River in a beautiful streamliner yacht and admire views of the stunning city skyline.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Explore the Windy City by land and water on this half-day tour of Chicago. On the first half of your tour, explore the city by bus to discover the history and culture of Chicago. Travel through Grant Park, known as the ‘front lawn of the city.'

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2902

Grant Park is the site of Soldier Field.

Pass By: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2489

Admire the sky dome at the Adler Planetarium.

Pass By: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave 159 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603-6110

Pass by the Art Institute of Chicago, featuring one of the largest collections of impressionistic art in the world.

Pass By: Symphony Center - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave Chicago Symphony Centre, Chicago, IL 60604-2596

See Chicago’s Orchestra Hall.

Pass By: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2490

Pass by Shedd Aquarium, one of the world's largest aquariums.

Pass By: Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2827

You'll also see the Field Museum of Natural History, the 80-story Amoco Building, and pass by President Obama's former neighborhood and house!

Pass By: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637-2093

See the Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair.

Pass By: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419

Home to dining, shopping, and the Centennial Wheel Ferris Wheel.

Pass By: The Loop, 701 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-2108

Drive through this downtown section of Chicago defined by the loop of elevated train that encircles it.

Pass By: University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-5418

Founded trough a gift from John D Rockefeller, the campus is filled with beautiful neo-Gothic to contemporary architecture, as well as lush botanic gardens.

Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

After your bus tour, board a state-of-the-art yacht to get a unique view of the city from the water as you cruise along the Chicago River!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757

Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N Stockton Dr At Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614-3419

step into beauty and tranquility. Feel the clean, oxygen-rich air. Smell the fragrant tropical flowers.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566

Home of the 2016 World Series Champions! Chicago Cubs home field.