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

"An obvious first choice when seeking out the best Chicago architecture boat tour.

– Departures Magazine

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 tour.

Early Fall October 15 - November 3

Mon 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm
Tues 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm
Wed 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm
Thu 10:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm
Fri 10:00^am 11:00^am 11:30^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 1:30^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 3:30^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm 5:30^pm
Sat 10:00^am 11:00^am 11:30^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 1:30^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 3:30^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm 5:30^pm
Sun 10:00^am 11:00^am 11:30^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 1:30^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 3:30^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm 5:30^pm

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Late Fall November 4 - November 24

Mon 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Tues 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Wed 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Thu 10:00^am 12:00^pm 2:00^pm 4:00^pm
Fri 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm
Sat 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm
Sun 10:00^am 11:00^am 12:00^pm 1:00^pm 2:00^pm 3:00^pm 4:00^pm 5:00^pm

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"What an amazing experience, this tour brings all the beautiful architecture and history to life. Great bar, lots of seating options, and the crew is a well oiled machine.

– Rachel M. Yelp

Twilight River Cruise

Experience our renowned daytime CAFC River Cruise at twilight. Take in the city’s magnificent architecture bathed in the golden light of the setting sun.

May 17 – October 14, 2019

Sunday – Friday, 7:30 pm

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"What an amazing experience, this tour brings all the beautiful architecture and history to life. Great bar, lots of seating options, and the crew is a well oiled machine.

– Rachel M. 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.

May 17 – October 13, 2019

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM

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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.

June 16 - September 15

Sundays, 8:00 am