Sueco, with Jeris Johnson

2 hours 30 minutes via GetYourGuide

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Experience a narrated architecture cruise along the Chicago River, ideal for architecture enthusiasts and visitors interested in city history. Diverse architecture views along all three branches of the Chicago River. Unobstructed, 360-degree open-air deck seating. Live commentary by Chicago Architecture Center…

Shoreline All Day Water Taxi

via GetYourGuide

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This water taxi service operates in Chicago from May to September, offering a convenient and flexible way to travel between major attractions by water. Fast, enjoyable water taxi transportation with a 24-hour day pass. Accessible docks near top spots like Navy Pier, Willis Tower, and Michigan Avenue. Travel between…

Chicago History and Architecture Walking Tour

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This small-group guided walking tour in Chicago suits history and architecture enthusiasts eager to explore key city sights. Small-group narrated walking tour with a local guide. Visit Millennium Park and photograph Cloud Gate (“The Bean”). Walk along the Magnificent Mile. Explore the Chicago Riverwalk and admire…

Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket

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The Sloomoo Institute in Chicago offers an interactive slime experience ideal for all ages interested in creative, tactile fun. Feel the slime between your toes while crossing Lake Sloomoo. Design a custom 8 oz slime at the DIY Bar to take home. Handle over 30 types of slime with various textures, colors, and scents…

Chicago:Milwaukee City Highlights Day Trip with Brewery Tour

1 days via GetYourGuide

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This day trip from Chicago to Milwaukee suits travelers seeking a relaxed introduction to the city's culture, cuisine, and beer heritage. Optional visit to the Harley-Davidson Museum, birthplace of an American icon. Free time at the Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward. Optional Miller Brewery tour with…

Chicago: History and Architecture Guided Kayak Tour

Explore downtown Chicago by kayak on a two-hour guided tour suitable for history and nature enthusiasts. Navigate the Chicago River’s urban canyon on a guided kayak tour. Learn about the city’s history and the river’s influence on Chicago’s development. Pass beneath unique ironwork bridges and view the city skyline…

Chicago: Treasures of the Golden Age Walking Tour

The Historic Treasures of Chicago tour offers a 2-hour walking exploration of Chicago’s Loop, ideal for architecture enthusiasts and cultural history seekers. Explore Chicago’s most significant historic architectural landmarks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries on this guided walking tour. Your expert guide…

Chicago's Original Dazzling Architectural Interiors Tour

This guided walking tour explores historic and iconic architectural interiors in downtown Chicago, ideal for architecture enthusiasts and history lovers. Stand beneath the world's largest Tiffany stained glass dome. See turn-of-the-century interiors renovated by Frank Lloyd Wright. Explore beautiful, lesser-known…

Walkin' with Colin: Chicago Tour du Jour

This 2-hour guided walking tour explores Chicago’s downtown, ideal for curious visitors interested in art, architecture, and local history. Explore Chicago’s past, present, and future through architecture and stories. View artworks by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, and Jean Dubuffet. Discover iconic…

Chicago Crimes Night Tour

This luxury bus tour explores Chicago’s criminal history, featuring famous crime scenes and Prohibition Era landmarks. It suits visitors interested in true crime and local history. Visit the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Walk the final steps of John Dillinger, Chicago’s most famous bank robber. Admire…

Chicago: Art Deco Skyscrapers Walking Tour

This 90-minute walking tour in downtown Chicago suits architecture enthusiasts interested in Art Deco buildings and city history. Explore the lobbies of five lavish Art Deco skyscrapers constructed along the Chicago River during the 1920s business boom. Art Deco arrived in Chicago in the 1920s after gaining fame at…

Chicago by Night River and Lake Cruise