Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tours

Shoreline Sightseeing
Architecture
River Tours
& Classic Lake Tours
Departing from Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge
Explore Your Chicago
Established 1939
shorelinesightseeing.com
312.222.9328
Architecture Tours
• Architecture River Tour
• Architecture Fireworks Tour
• Night Architecture River Tour
Explore your Chicago aboard a Shoreline Architecture Tour on the
historic Chicago River! Shoreline’s experienced and entertaining
guides recount the dramatic story of Chicago’s rise from the ashes
of the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper
and the birthplace of modern American architecture. On this
75-minute tour you will see landmarks by world-famous architects
including Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn, Adrian Smith, and
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Shoreline Architecture River Tours
depart from two convenient locations: Gateway Park at Navy Pier
and the northeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Architecture Tour Schedule
Navy Pier
Michigan Avenue
4/27 - 6/7
Every 45 minutes
starting at 10 a.m.
Every 45 minutes
starting at 9:15 a.m.
6/8 - 8/17
Starting at 10 a.m.,
every 30 to 45 minutes
until 9 p.m.
Starting at 9:15 a.m.,
every 30 to 45 minutes
until 9 p.m.
8/18 - 9/29
Every 45 minutes
starting at 10 a.m.
Every 45 minutes
starting at 9:15 a.m.
*Departure times are approximate. Please visit our website or
call for today’s schedule.
Shoulder Seasons: We operate any seasonally mild days
March through Thanksgiving, weather and customer traffic
permitting. Visit our website for daily updates.
Classic Lake Tours
• Lake Tour
• Lake Fireworks Tour
Explore your Chicago on a memorable 40-minute Classic
Lake Tour! Enjoy breathtaking views of our city’s skyscrapers
from the amazing vantage point of Lake Michigan. You’ll
also enjoy a professional narration on Chicago’s dramatic
history and famous landmarks. Classic Lake Tours depart
from our convenient dock at Navy Pier, Chicago’s #1 tourist
attraction! With multiple departures daily, these tours are
ideal for a day in the city or as part of a night on the town.
Classic Lake Tour Schedule
Daily
Saturdays
May and
11:30 a.m. to dusk
September
11:30 a.m. to dusk
Memorial
Day to
Labor Day
Every 60 minutes
starting at 11:30 a.m.
Every 60 minutes
starting at 11:30 a.m.
Evening - 6:45 p.m.,
7:45 p.m., and 8:45 p.m.*
Evening - 6:45 p.m.,
7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
*Except Wednesday.
Last Classic Tour departs
at 7:45 and then a
one-hour Fireworks Tour
departs at 9:00 p.m.
*One-hour Fireworks
Tour departs at
9:30 p.m.
For more details and to buy tickets visit
shorelinesightseeing.com
312.222.9328
Architecture Fireworks Tour
Throughout the summer, Navy Pier celebrates Chicago
with fireworks, and the best way to experience them is on
a Shoreline combination Architecture/Fireworks Tour. This
dramatic, nighttime cruise takes you down all three branches
of the historic Chicago River for a close-up view of our
city’s iconic skyscrapers. The evening ends with an ideal
view of Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks from the mouth
of the Chicago River. Shoreline’s 90-minute combination
Architecture/Fireworks Tours depart from Gateway Park at
Navy Pier and from the northeast corner of the Michigan
Avenue Bridge on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
5/24 to 8/30
Night Architecture Tour
Join Shoreline Sightseeing for a dramatic view of Chicago
after dark on our crowd-pleasing Night Architecture Tour. This
75-minute tour travels down all three branches of the historic
Chicago River, passing landmark skyscrapers whose sparkling
lights and reflective façades make them especially enchanting
against the night sky. Our experienced and entertaining guides
recount the story of Chicago’s rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to
become the birthplace of modern American architecture. Along
the route are dozens of buildings designed by world-famous
architects, including the Tribune Tower, Marina City, Trump Tower
and Willis (Sears) Tower. Night Architecture Tours depart from
both Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Lake Fireworks Tour
Enjoy a dramatic Lake Michigan tour followed by a front-row
seat for the Navy Pier Fireworks display. These 60-minute
cruises leave from Shoreline’s dock at Navy Pier at 9 p.m. on
Wednesdays and 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
5/24 to 8/30
Special Events June
through October
Shoreline’s summer and fall Special Event Cruises include Brew
Cruises, Wine Tasting Cruises and an Oktoberfest Cruise! Check
our website for specific dates and times on these memorable
nighttime Lake and River Cruises.
• Group Rates
• Private Charters
For more details and to buy tickets visit
shorelinesightseeing.com
312.222.9328
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Tours Departing
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Navy Pier
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Water Taxi to Michigan Ave./
Willis (Sears) Tower/Union Station
Architecture Tour
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Intercontinental
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Visit shorelinesightseeing.com for a list of all departures updated daily
under the Upcoming Schedule sidebar. Tours are offered spring, summer
and fall, weather permitting.