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. 

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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

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 22 - October 12

Friday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm

Saturday 

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm

Sunday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm

See Future Schedules

Early Fall: October 13 - November 1

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

Summer: May 22 - October 12

• Mon 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Tues 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Wed 10:00^am11:00^am12:00^pm1:00^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Thu 10:00^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Fri 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:15^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Sat 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:15^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm
• Sun 9:00^am9:30^am10:00^am10:15^am10:30^am11:00^am11:30^am12:00^pm12:15^pm12:30^pm1:00^pm1:30^pm2:00^pm2:15^pm2:30^pm3:00^pm3:30^pm4:00^pm4:30^pm5:00^pm5:30^pm7:30^pm

Late Fall: November 2 - 22

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

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"Cruising through October 31! We can't wait to have you aboard!

–

Lady Grebe Chicago River Experience

Experience a classic Chicago activity with flare!

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This Weekend's Schedule

• Friday October 30, 11:15AM
• Saturday October 31, 11:15AM
• Friday October 30, 1:30PM
• Saturday October 31, 1:30PM
• Friday October 30, 3:45PM
• Saturday October 31, 3:45PM
• Friday October 30, 6:00PM
• Saturday October 31, 6:00PM

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"Not the typical tour but better, as it puts the buildings and the city history into context. Very informative and very well managed. One of the best tours I have taken!

– Sean G. Yelp

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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Friday

• 6:00pm

Saturday

• 6:00pm
• 7:00pm

Sunday

• 6:00pm

90 minutes