BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour

Name: BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

5.0(4)2 HoursIngleseChicago

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$65

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Discover the fascinating history of Chicago from a whole new perspective — on the water! This 120-minute Guided History Tour along the Chicago River brings the city’s past to life through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and little-known facts that shaped the Windy City into what it is today.

• Chicago’s transformation from swamp land to industrial hub to the modern metropolis it is today • The dramatic story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and how the city rebuilt stronger than ever • Tales of Chicago’s most infamous gangsters and Prohibition-era legends • The groundbreaking 1893 World’s Fair and the inventions it introduced to the world • The incredible reversal of the Chicago River — its purpose and lasting impact on the city’s future

Step aboard and experience how history, architecture, and innovation flow together on this unforgettable journey through Chicago’s past and present.

Incluso

Coolers and Ice
Local Knowledgeable Guide

Non incluso

Drinks, but you are welcome to bring any drinks you want (no glass please)
Snacks/food, but you are welcome to bring any onboard

Cosa farai

Chicago Riverwalk
22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, United States
The Party Barge is a unique way to cruise the Chicago River and lakefront. The boat features a u-shaped bar, surrounded by bar stools. The boat is equipped with a head (bathroom), charging ports, additional seating at the bow and coolers with ice. All cruises are BYOB, 120 minutes long and depart from the Chicago Riverwalk (between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges).
Battle Of Fort Dearborn
1801 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, United States
Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood.
This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started
In 1992 a hole formed under this bridge which lead to the Great Flood, shutting Chicago down for a whole week!
These buildings built in 1964 are considered the pivot point from Chicago's Indu
strial Age into the Residential Metropolitan it is today.
Learn about the reverse of the Chicago River how that has formed the city over the last century
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, United States
Here we get to learn about the World's Fair of 1893 and the inventions we still use today that were introduced here.
Chicago Riverwalk
22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, United States
In the late 1800's Captain Santa set up shop on his sail boat the Rouse Simmons to sell Christmas Trees every winter at this corner of the river.

Incontro e ritiro

3 località

Dettagli del ritiro

Our Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the northwest corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.

Cose da sapere

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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