Definitely one of the must do while visiting Chicago!…read more Great boat tour with excellent docents. I ended up with a much great understanding of the Chicago buildings I was walking around or through.

Modern museum. Really cool interactive cityscape. Also the exhibit about birds was a nice add…read more Staff were friendly. Gift shop had typical museum stuff, but a lightly more pricey than other stores for souvenirs.

First time on the architecture boat tour on the recommendation of a bunch of friends who had…read morealready taken the tour in the past. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised. The words "architecture" and "boat tour" don't immediately spell a fun time in my mind. But this tour is 1) a pleasant way to see the center of Chicago from the water, 2) actually interestingly informational, as the tour guides are extremely on top of their game, 3) much more dense that you expect (these guys are talking non-stop), and 4) surprisingly good views, especially when you get all the way out into the edge of the harbor! Finding the place was a bit roundabout, but once we got there, staff were super friendly, and it was easy to get on the boat and off to our next stop afterwards. Parking suggestions on the site are solid too. I'm not sure whether I'd do it again, but I'd definitely recommend it as a must-do stop on any visit!

90 minute Architecture tour…read more It was a cloudy, windy, and cold day in June. Even with the clouds rolling in & out and blocking a lot of the views it was still interesting and our awesome guide, Bobby, was knowledgeable, funny, and kept it interesting and flowing for adults and kids. The tour starts on the river heading towards Lake Michigan. The ride into the lock was a little lengthy as we had to wait for them to fill it with boats first. Once we made it onto Lake Michigan it was very chilly, but I'd rather be freezing than sweating like crazy on a hot humid day. We were on a smaller boat which was nice. - upper deck: Seats long the outside and chairs in the middle. Only wish they had cushions. - lower deck: had some small seating outside and standing bar tables - lower deck: indoor restrooms and bar area - snacks, drinks available for purchase If rain is in the forecast bring paper towels to clean off your seats. I also saw some people with Wendella rain ponchos, but not sure where to get them? Really fun and beautiful way to see the city! Highly recommend!

Eric was a very good speaker and staff war very nice, the entire thing was very informative thank…read moreyou guys so much!

This tour was on the top 10 list of our things to do in Chicago. I researched all the boat…read morecompanies that offered the Chicago architecture boat cruises and Shoreline Sightseeing came out hands down #1 for us in tour length, type of cruises, accessibility and in price for what you got. Best deal. Our tour guide was happy, energetic, and very knowledgeable about Chicago because he was born and raised there. We chose the 75 minute, 4pm Chicago River tour and it covered a lot! We never lost interest and learned about Chicago's history. It is well worth it! Our Architecture River Tour boat departed from the dock at Navy Pier. We learned that their boats are the most accessible at this location. Their boats can accommodate wheelchairs up to 30-inches wide. Your wheelchair must be able to navigate a ramp with a 2-inch step at one end. I needed one that was kind to my knees. Best to call them for more details. They were very helpful whenever we called them. Their boats are both double-decker and single-level boats, and there is generally no protection from the sun, rain, or wind. There is a small bar on the main level. Restrooms are located on the lower deck, which is accessible only via stairs from the upper deck. Enjoy! It's amazing!

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

Sam S. Was great today!!! Very knowledgeable and good humor as well. A+++++++ would love to do…read morethis tour again soon.

Took the 8p Architectural Tour. Perfect time to do it and have the sun set during the tour. Our…read moretour guide was Eric, a 22 year old young man who was phenomenal. Would absolutely recommend and I also need to go again. A lot of information to take in. Very cool date night activity.

Our guide Victor was impressively knowledgeable and made this so enjoyable! We went at sunset and…read moreit was beautiful.

Such a great city for architecture, the very oldest building sitting next to the newest…read moreskyscrapers. I loved this tour...even though it rained and we had to spend part of the tour inside to stay dry without much of a view, it was still a great tour for the cost. We were warned to make a reservation cause the tours do fill up, and this was a holiday weekend. Do not leave Chicago without doing this!

This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Chicago. We bought our tickets online. The set up…read morewith getting a physical ticket, waiting on line to board and boarding was very smooth. Our docent was excellent. Siobhan Hartsell was passionate about Chicago history and architecture and it showed. We all got the benefit of that. We went at high noon in the summer- bring sunscreen and wear a hat! If ever back in Chicago, I would try the night time tour as the river and skyscrapers take on a whole different look.

Shoreline sightseeing is better We've been going on…read moreshoreline for over a decade and loved it - decided to try First Lady because they claim to be the best. Very disappointing here's why: - Ticket agent Fox was rude and condescending - Docent Sylvia was not that interesting and very long winded - kept saying wrong sides of the river, said she forgot some names and certain details etc.. - boat left late

I found this boat charter on Yelp! Spoke with Paul and the process to book was so seamless! He…read moreanswered all my questions promptly when wondering how to tip and if we needed to bring coolers. They supplied ice for our trip which was great! At the end of our time we were already trying to book with them again! With the new adjustment we were able to have 30 with proof of vaccines! Highly recommend them!

Captain Paul and team was AMAZING! We had a post graduation cruise for my daughter and best friend,…read morecruising into the sunset. The most memorable trip for my daughter, friends and family. Captain Paul was extremely flexible in making the most beautiful experience. We cruised on both the river, and saw the sunset on Lake Michigan. The experience of a private yacht for my daughter's celebration was priceless. Thank you Captain Paul for your hospitality!

Great team and an amazing boat ride cannot complain one bit. The architecture tour is definitely…read moreworth the money.

We did the Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour and it was an absolute blast and super…read moreinteresting tour! We signed up for the 75 minute cruise and our guide informed us it could be closer to 2 hours due to the traffic between the lake and river and it was but we enjoyed every minute! Our guide Yesica was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We started out with a 10 minute speed cruise with music! It was super interesting learning about the history of the city and fun facts about the buildings and river.

Hillary and the rest of the crew was awesome. Even my always having technology in his face 11 year…read moreold enjoyed the experience that Hillary did for the tour.

David did a great job leading this tour! I left with a newfound love of architecture and the city…read morethat surrounds me. Highly recommend the architecture tou, ( and the cocktails !! )