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Shoreline’s Architecture Cruises on the Chicago River are a popular option for older students. These one-hour tours are led by professional docents who explain how Chicago rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the birthplace of modern architecture. Cruises include more than 40 famed landmarks including works by Helmut Jahn and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.*
*Professionally prepared advance educational materials for teachers or counselors are included with both the Waterfront Adventure and the Architecture Cruise.
Planning help
Please let us know how we may help you create an outstanding field trip for your students. Contact our Group Sales Department at 312-373-7258 or email groups@shorelinesightseeing.com.
Tour Times
Architecture Exploration Cruises operate in the spring at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. Vessel Capacity is 100 for 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. departures and 200 for 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
About School Group Tours:
- Reservations are not guaranteed without a deposit and a signed contract.
- A confirmation will be sent via fax or email.
- Advance booking required (two business-days) and popular times sell out fast!
- Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
- Final Payment and minimum guest count is due two weeks before the tour