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COVID-19 Statement: We are committed to taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team including ensuring that our boats are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and service. We also have restrooms on board each vessel with running water and plenty of soap. We continue to follow the recommendations of public health officials and are monitoring the evolving situation. Click here to learn more about our enhanced protocols. 

 

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady
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"One of the most magical things I experienced

– Amsterdam News

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady

TripAdvisor users rank the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady as the city's #1 boat tour.

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Summer May 27 - October 10

  • Mon 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm
  • Fri 9:30am10:00am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am9:30am10:00am10:15am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:15pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm
  • Sun 9:30am10:00am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm

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Early Spring April 1 - 28

  • Mon 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm6:00pm
  • Sat 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm6:00pm
  • Sun 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm6:00pm

Late Spring April 29 - May 26

  • Mon 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Fri 9:30am10:00am11:00am11:30am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Sat 9:30am10:00am11:00am11:30am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Sun 9:30am10:00am11:00am11:30am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm

Summer May 27 - October 10

  • Mon 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm
  • Fri 9:30am10:00am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am9:30am10:00am10:15am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:15pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm
  • Sun 9:30am10:00am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm

Early Fall October 11 - October 30

  • Mon 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am11:00am11:30am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Sat 10:00am10:30am11:00am11:30am12:00pm12:30pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pm
  • Sun 10:00am11:00am11:30am12:00pm1:00pm1:30pm2:00pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm

Late Fall October 31 - November 20

  • Mon 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Tues 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am12:00pm2:00pm4:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Sat 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
  • Sun 10:00am11:00am12:00pm1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm4:00pm5:00pm
Evening River Cruise
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"The most popular Tourist Attraction in Illinois.

– Money Magazine

Evening River Cruise

Experience our renowned daytime CAFC River Cruise in the glow of the setting sun. Take in the city’s magnificent architecture bathed in golden light as it begins its transition from day to night.

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Summer May 27 - October 10

  • Mon 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Tues 7:00pm
  • Wed
  • Thu 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Fri 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Sat 5:30pm
  • Sun 5:30pm7:30pm

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Early Spring April 1 - 28

  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri 6:00pm
  • Sat 6:00pm
  • Sun 6:00pm

Late Spring April 29 - May 26

  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri 7:00pm
  • Sat 7:00pm
  • Sun

Summer May 27 - October 10

  • Mon 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Tues 7:00pm
  • Wed
  • Thu 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Fri 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Sat 5:30pm
  • Sun 5:30pm7:30pm

Early Fall October 11 - October 30

  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Sat 5:30pm7:30pm
  • Sun 5:30pm
Photography Cruise
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"We loved this tour! I am so glad we picked the company we did. Our tour guide was so smart and really kept the crowd engaged!!

– Ashley L. Yelp

Photography Cruise

Designed with the photographer in mind, this Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise pauses three times to capture the perfect shot in the early morning light.

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Saturdays, May 23 - October 10

  • 9:00am

90 minutes


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