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Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour

Shoreline Sightseeing's award-winning Architecture Tours are led by knowledgeable, entertaining guides and showcase the city's rich architectural heritage, from hidden gems to world-famous facades. Enjoy the journey on a state-of-the-art tour boat. See more than 40 landmarks in the iconic Chicago skyline, including the Wrigley Building and Marina City, and hear stories of ambition, redemption and innovation that make the Windy City famous.

Chicago CityPASS includes:

Architecture River Tour — Ticket includes a 75-minute cruise with live narration.

Chicago C3 includes:

Architecture River Tour — Ticket includes a 75-minute cruise with live narration.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Learn how the three branches of the Chicago River helped establish the city as a trading outpost for French explorers.

  2. 02.

    Celebrate Chicago's resilience as it became the "Second City" in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1871.

  3. 03.

    See Chicago's innovative approach to fight gravity and reverse the flow of the Chicago River.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see on a Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Beer, wine, spirits, nonalcoholic beverages and light snacks are available for purchase on board.

Accessibility

Navy Pier is the best boarding location for guests with mobility concerns. Visit Shoreline Sightseeing's website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking for the Michigan Avenue location and parking for the Navy Pier location.

Offers & Upgrades

20% Off Water Taxi Passes

CityPASS guests receive 20% off Shoreline Water Taxi passes; show your CityPASS tickets at Shoreline ticket booths to redeem. Water taxis run primarily May-September.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Shoreline Sightseeing — Navy Pier
  • 124 N. Streeter Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60611
  • Right before the entrance to Navy Pier

Departure times vary seasonally; check the upcoming schedule when planning your visit.

  • Shoreline Sightseeing — Michigan Avenue
  • 401 N. Michigan Ave.
  • Chicago, IL 60611

Departure times vary seasonally; check the upcoming schedule when planning your visit.

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We have purchased CityPASS now for three cities: Southern California, New York and now Chicago. We have a family of 5 and this makes planning so easy and affordable!! Not to mention not standing in line for tickets!!!
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The CityPASS was the perfect way to plan our stay in Chicago. I was able to show my daughter my favorite places in Chicago, and a few others as well. The CityPASS provided a better price, and skipping to the front of the line was like icing on the cake!.
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After doing much research about CityPASS and other group admission passes of the like, I knew I had to get the CityPASS. Chicago CityPASS gets you into 5 of the top sightseeing places - with an upgraded admission!
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My family came to visit us from Colombia. It was their first time in the states and I wanted to make sure their first vacation was more than what they expected it to be. When I came across the Chicago CityPASS online I knew it was just what I needed to make their trip memorable.
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We used Chicago CityPASS recently and it was a not only a vacation saver but a marriage saver. My husband and I would typically argue about which way to go and what to do next. The CityPASS was easy to use and offered detailed information as well as discounts.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Totally worth it We bought CityPass and it was definitely worth it. Very easy to use. We went to the Shedd Aquarium, field museum (right next to each other) 360 Chicago and Shoreline boat tour. All great experiences!
Date published: 2026-06-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great value, needs some improvement. I recommend to keep Shedd aquarium and skydeck also as choices, instead of keeping them fixed options. So that folks will have many options to choose from. Some may not prefer 360 , when skydeck is fixed option. Planetarium isn't worth, the comfort of the chairs is very bad. Field museum, shedd aquarium, shoreline sightseeing are awesome. Better to include complimentary parking by increasing the price a bit.
Date published: 2026-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best attractions in Chicago CityPASS offered good price for the best attractions in Chicago. Very pleased with our decision to purchase. The passes were easy to use from my phone wallet.
Date published: 2026-06-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Had a great time in Chicago with CityPASS My friend and I bought CityPASS for our Chicago trip and it was a great way to hit the highlights of the city and a fantastic deal. I highly recommend the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and The Field Museum. We got a boat tour, the Art Institute, the Shedd Aquarium, and Sears Tower. It was so easy to use too! I'll definitely buy again for my next trip!
Date published: 2026-06-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Experiences! We visit Chicago frequently and when we know we want to do more tourist Chicago things, we grab a CityPASS. Can't be the price and being flexible to use the passes over a span of several days allowed us to plan our visits around what we felt like doing for the day. The Shedd and Skydeck are always on our list and it's great to be able to choose 3 of 6 other attractions to do while visiting. Can't go wrong with any of the available ones!
Date published: 2026-06-16
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