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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"The boat was immaculate. I had seen the brassware being polished before we boarded.

– Honeyd337 United Kingdom

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

12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm

Saturday & Sunday

10:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm

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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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"There's nothing like summertime in Chicago!

–

Floating Rooftop

Celebrate summer in Chicago and enjoy refreshments from our dockside Floating Rooftop.

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Open Every Weekend

• Friday 3pm-11pm
• Saturday 3pm-11pm
• Sunday 1pm-9pm

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"There's nothing like summertime in Chicago!

–

Lady Grebe Chicago River Experience

Experience a classic Chicago summer activity with flare!

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This Weekend's Schedule

• Saturday July 18, 1:30pm
• Sunday July 19, 1:30pm
• Saturday July 18, 3:45pm
• Sunday July 19, 3:45pm
• Saturday, July 18, 6:00pm
• Sunday, July 19, 6:00pm

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"Our docent was so knowledgeable with a spunky personality to boot. I learned so much and left with a vastly greater appreciation of Chicago's stunning skyline.

– Jennifer S. TripAdvisor

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-Sunday, Beginning July 3, 2020

• 5:30pm
• 7:00pm

90 minutes

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"The experience was AMAZING. I haven't practiced yoga in 11 months, and I fell back in love on that cruise!

– Hannah B

Yoga Cruise

Get your stretch on during our Sunday morning yoga cruise. Each cruise features a 45-minute yoga session taught by certified instructors followed by a 15-minute cruise along the river to relax and enjoy the views.

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