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Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour by Speedboat

Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour by Speedboat - Weekends

The tour takes you from the lakefront, through the locks and along the river, and is your one of your best choices for experiencing Chicago.

Our memorable 75-minute river and lake architectural cruise features exciting views and descriptions of Chicago's most famous architecture, landmarks and history combined with an exciting ride aboard the speed boat!

Length:

75 minutes

Prices - including tax
All amounts in US Dollar $

Our Adult Telephone Rate :	$41.05
Our Adult Internet Rate"Internet Rate" is the Alcatraz Media Inc. rate for orders placed online. :	$36.05
Your Internet Order Savings:	$5.00
Our Child Rate (ages 4-12):	$20.23
Child - Free (under 4):	$0.00
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Time:

12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:15 pm & 8:15 pm
-Daily
-Late March through mid-June
-Early September through October

Check Availability Calendar for specific times on individual dates.

To order this tour during the summer months, please order Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour by Speedboat - Weekends - Summer or Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour by Speedboat - Weekdays - Summer.

Summary:

72 HOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Tour does NOT include hotel pickup. Price is per person and includes taxes and fees. Child rate applies to children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free. Please order online or call us toll-free at 888-881-3284.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Special Schedule Notes

This cruise is not available on July 3 or 4 when they fall on either a Saturday or Sunday, on Venetian Night in late July, the weekend of the Air & Water Show in August, or on Labor Day Weekend.

More Info

-This exciting, descriptive, 75-minute architecture tour:
Departs directly from the pier
Includes passage through the historic Chicago River Locks and up the Chicago River to Willis Tower
Includes a river architectural tour and a speedboat ride along the lakefront

-Our professionally narrated tour is educational, fun and interesting:
Learn when and why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed.
Learn how Chicago architects pioneered skyscraper construction
Learn why the beautiful Chicago lakefront is almost all parkland
Learn about an $80 million dollar skyscraper construction mistake

See and hear about the dozens of skyscrapers lining the Chicago River including the Willis Tower and the Tribune Tower. Plus, with us, you will also get a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan. And we finish the architectural tour with a thrilling speedboat ride along the lake featuring Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, beautiful Chicago Harbor, Chicago's Museum Campus, and much, much more!

Notes
-Child price applies to children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free.
-Dogs ride free if there is space available.

FAQ
-Can anyone ride?
Yes, unless you have a bad back, bad neck, heart condition or late term pregnancy.

-Can I smoke on board?
Sorry, City ordinances prohibit smoking aboard the boat.

-Can I bring food and drink?
Yes, food and drink may be brought on board, but remember, you may wear more than you ingest. It is hard to eat while going 30 knots.

-Will I get wet?
You may, we cannot insure that you will or will not. However, the boat is an open-air speedboat; if conditions are windy and the lake has a chop, there is a good chance you might get wet.

Is the vessel handicap accessible?
Yes, the vessel is handicap accessible. Once your party arrives, our marine crew can assist you as you embark our boarding ramp. Please indicate when buying your ticket that you have handicapped guests in your party.

-Are there restrooms on board?
Yes, restrooms are located on every boat.

See exciting views and hear descriptions of Chicago's most famous architecture!

See a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan!

You will race back to the pier to the thrilling sound of our turbo-charged engines!

You'll have fun on this exciting speedboat ride!

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