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Shoreline Sightseeing

Shoreline Sightseeing

Boat or Ferry and Arts and Entertainment
Streeterville, Chicago
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    Iron M.
    "Iron Man says Kevin is an awesome tour guide!"(4 Tips)
    Lindsay B.
    "do the architecture river tour.! a great way to see the city."(2 Tips)
    Shanté B.
    "The Architecture Boat tour was really nice."(2 Tips)
    john b.
    "Jim was an amazing guide - highly entertaining and educational."(2 Tips)
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  • john b.heart icon on user image
    john brooksOctober 13, 2016
    Jim was an amazing guide - highly entertaining and educational. Would love to go again on my next visit.
    Upvoted Nov 12
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerNovember 2, 2016
    The river tour was worth every penny. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and made the tour so much fun with his sense of humor. I highly recommended it if you are visiting Chicago.
    Upvoted Nov 12
  • Todd G.
    Todd GallowayJune 26, 2012
    Really great tour. There are several right in this area, this one is solid. I can't speak to others but my parents have done Shoreline and one other and preferred Shoreline.
  • Mabel S.heart icon on user image
    Mabel SoJuly 3, 2019
    The architecture tour from shoreline sightseeing was wonderful. The boat tour guide is knowledgeable. We went on a sunny day and sitting under the shade makes a huge difference!
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    GSeptember 19, 2017
    The tour is interesting and informative especially if you're visiting for the first time.. Ben our tour guide was amazing and funny..
  • Edward F.
    Edward ForteJune 15, 2023
    A must in Chicago. Funny guide and relaxing place with on board bar
  • Ryan S.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ScherffSeptember 6, 2014
    The architectural tour is amazing! I'd suggest requesting VICTOR our tour guide. He's very knowledgeable & makes you want the tour to never end.
  • James G.heart icon on user image
    James GoochAugust 15, 2018
    The architectural river tour was excellent. A must when visiting Chicago.
  • Al Shaima A.heart icon on user image
    Al Shaima Al MadaniAugust 16, 2016
    Take the architecture tour and don't be fooled by the photos that was taken by them before the trip
  • Shanté B.heart icon on user image
    Shanté BreveardJuly 24, 2016
    The Architecture Boat tour was really nice. Victor is a great tour guide: witty and knowledgeable.
  • Ricky B.heart icon on user image
    Ricky BasNovember 22, 2014
    It's a great way to see Chicago and learn about it. Dress very warm if cold!
  • Phillie S.
    Phillie ShoopOctober 26, 2012
    Kevin, the tour guide, is incredibly knowledgeable and a good sport about the rain. Great tour despite the awful weather.
  • Paula F.
    Paula FreireJuly 26, 2015
    It's a nice way to see Chicago's Skyline from the river.
  • Marwan M.heart icon on user image
    Marwan MzJuly 9, 2018
    Very well organized, clean and price wise are within the average
  • Lisa N.
    Lisa NJune 20, 2013
    Carrie was a great tour guide for the architecture river cruise! A must for a sunny day in Chicago!
  • Iron M.
    Iron ManMarch 12, 2012
    Iron Man says Kevin is an awesome tour guide! He will make you laugh and you'll learn so much during your trip. Enjoy!
  • Andrea C.
    Andrea CAugust 19, 2014
    The architecture cruise is relaxing and very pretty. Don't forget sunscreen or you will burn!
  • Lindsay B.
    Lindsay BigsJuly 17, 2015
    do the architecture river tour.! a great way to see the city.
  • MRBJ
    MRBJJuly 11, 2013
    See Silvia on the lower level for a spicy Bloody Mary - nice addition to the morning cruise!
  • Michalene
    MichaleneMay 16, 2013
    While on the top deck, don't set your drink on the ledge. It may fall onto a man on the bottom deck.
  • Stacy M.
    Stacy MastersonMay 15, 2013
    Fun way to spend an hour and relax. Heather was a great tour guide!
  • Stacey K.
    Stacey KratzMay 5, 2013
    Tommy the bartender with the gorgeous blue eyes is cute, clever, and a master drink mixer.
  • Terri P.heart icon on user image
    Terri ParadowskiJune 23, 2012
    Kevin is an amazing docent! the trip is fantastic and the harmonica song is the best!
  • Maddie H.
    Maddie HJuly 15, 2011
    Kip was a great guide! Informational and hilarious but not too corny. Kept my attention the whole hour :)
  • Jeremy R.
    Jeremy RedeniusJune 9, 2013
    Hopefully you get Zach as the bartender! Makes the drinks worth your while!!
  • Amber N.heart icon on user image
    Amber NelsonSeptember 23, 2015
    We had an amazing guide who had a wealth of knowledge
  • Justeen K.
    Justeen KellerOctober 10, 2011
    What a fun ride to where you need to go. Cost us 4 bucks per person, better than taking a cab :)
  • Lindsey B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey BoeApril 29, 2016
    fantastic architecture woman tour guide!
  • Nannette D.
    Nannette DiciccoJuly 16, 2012
    Very informative and great to take at night... Beautiful city lights!!!
  • C R.
    C RApril 19, 2017
    Ladies tie your hair! Super windy (: $40 for a ride
  • Jeremy R.
    Jeremy RedeniusJune 9, 2013
    JJ is the best tour guide they have. Hopefully you get him!
  • Mike R.
    Mike RoSeptember 11, 2011
    Get here early to grab your seat of choice before the boat fills.
  • akshaya m.heart icon on user image
    akshaya muraliOctober 11, 2015
    Do not miss this tour in Chi-town!
  • Scott W.
    Scott WinterrothSeptember 4, 2011
    Shoreline tour docks on the pier while the river tour is on the South slip.
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BarnesJuly 28, 2010
    the guide/narrator was very funny and made for a fun trip.
  • Sheryl T.
    Sheryl TrickAugust 9, 2011
    Awesome cruise and the view of the fireworks was great! Read more
  • Dianamargo
    DianamargoMay 30, 2013
    Jeff is a great tour guide!
  • Sara S.
    Sara SavoyMay 25, 2014
    Bring the dogs.
  • James W.
    James WhiteOctober 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Kevin is the best tour guide
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniSeptember 19, 2016
    Fun boat ride, nothing too crazy.
  • jeffrey P.
    jeffrey PasternackAugust 16, 2011
    The boat has no shade. Be sure to bring sunscreen.
  • Rudy
    RudyAugust 14, 2010
    Off to south of navy pier go to pier and you've gone too far. Exciting and scenic
  • Kyle S.
    Kyle StaggersSeptember 25, 2011
    Do this during the evening, and bring a girl.
  • Tammy H.
    Tammy HoOctober 16, 2011
    Boat..sight of the city.. Beautiful fireworks... Amazinggg
  • Christine S.
    Christine S.August 1, 2011
    Free for military! $17 value!!
  • Greg B.
    Greg BobakApril 7, 2012
    There's a bar in the lower deck!
  • John S.
    John SmileyJune 23, 2011
    Tours leave every 45 minutes in the summer.
  • Vlada I.
    Vlada IlicJuly 16, 2012
    With Dannie D Fluffy :)))
  • Ron M.
    Ron MadsenOctober 7, 2011
    At the Ogden slip. Not directly on navy pier!
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HAugust 26, 2012
    Avoid Jeff as a guide... Veryyyyy annoying!!!!
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