Chicago River Walk Tours
2 h
By walk
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About this activity
Completed in October, 2016, the Chicago River Walk is one of the Windy City’s most exciting new additions. On this 2 hour tour including 15 minute boat ride, held every day of the week at 2:00 pm, you’ll have the chance see the best of this scenic, riverside walkway, from its stylish new restaurants to its pretty green spaces and other relaxed attractions. As you go, learn about Chicago’s unique history, encounter its iconic skyscrapers and other architectural highlights, and even take a break in the form of a water taxi ride.
The tour begins at 2:00pm sharp at Peet's Coffee & Tea - Wrigley Building Plaza - across from Walgreen's - 400 North Michigan Avenue. After a short boat ride, guests will be told riveting stories about Chicago’s history, architecture, and place in popular culture. After a brief introduction, your guide will immerse you a riveting tale of the city's greatest tragedy in terms of lives lost - S.S. Eastland Disaster.
Guests will view architectural gems, ranging from the Marina City towers and Lyric Opera House to the Mather Tower and River Point, and hear more fascinating episodes from Chicago’s history. As you wander, you’ll also have the chance to play some entertaining trivia games — pay attention, as multiple prizes are awarded throughout the tour.
The tour concludes at the River Theater on the River Walk - Clark & Wacker Street Intersection.
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The tour begins at 2:00pm sharp at Peet's Coffee & Tea - Wrigley Building Plaza - across from Walgreen's - 400 North Michigan Avenue. After a short boat ride, guests will be told riveting stories about Chicago’s history, architecture, and place in popular culture. After a brief introduction, your guide will immerse you a riveting tale of the city's greatest tragedy in terms of lives lost - S.S. Eastland Disaster.
Guests will view architectural gems, ranging from the Marina City towers and Lyric Opera House to the Mather Tower and River Point, and hear more fascinating episodes from Chicago’s history. As you wander, you’ll also have the chance to play some entertaining trivia games — pay attention, as multiple prizes are awarded throughout the tour.
The tour concludes at the River Theater on the River Walk - Clark & Wacker Street Intersection.
Included
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Chicago Water Taxi
Not included
- Gratuities (recommended
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
75%
Original
55%
Cultural
50%
Sport
40%
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Rick kept us entertained and informed. Learned a lot, saw very interested places. And finally got a photo of the two of us together!!! Rare on vacation. Highly recommend Rick and the river walk tour. EXCELLENT. Give Rick a big thumbs up. Very informative. Highly recommend.
Great tour! Our guide, Rick, was knowledgeable and energetic. He provided an interesting tour. Great way to learn more about the city of Chicago.
The tour was excellent- tour guide -Cindy kept us entertained with history/stories of Chicago River. Being a Chicagoan. I am proud to have such a beautiful river walk.
The best tour in Chicago! Started of great with free coffee/drink and a wonderful river taxi ride before walking the river walk. Cindy was so knowledgeable, fun...with trivia for everyone. The River Walk is beautiful and we saw buildings that were absolutely gorgeous with the reflection of the city.
The tour guide was well-informed and had a great personality. Everything the tour guide shared was very interesting. We learned a lot, and had fun doing it. We would do it again in a heartbeat.