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Chicago: Lake Michigan Skyline Tour & Lake Hopper Cruise

4.6  / 5
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Activity provider:Shoreline Sightseeing
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Chicago: Lake Michigan Skyline Tour & Lake Hopper Cruise

Activity provider:Shoreline Sightseeing
4.6  / 5
571 reviews

From US$ 37.61 per person

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See the sights of Chicago from Lake Michigan on this sightseeing "lake hopper" cruise. Admire stunning views of the Chicago skyline and see many of the city’s iconic landmarks.

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Duration 40 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline from this Lake Michigan cruise
  • Enjoy the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off at the Museum Campus or Navy Pier
  • Listen to pre-recorded commentary about the city’s history and architecture
  • Enjoy a fast entry process with a ticket that lets you skip the ticket office
  • Choose between English or Spanish speaking tour times
Full description

Immerse yourself in the sights and learn about Chicago’s history and architecture during a cruise on Lake Michigan. Take advantage of skip-the-line entry privileges with a barcoded ticket that lets you proceed directly to the boarding line.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor to the city for the first time, taking in the spectacular views of Chicago's skyline from the lake makes for a perfect outing. You’ll see the city as never before while listening to commentary on Chicago's history and architectural gems. Simply hop on board, sit back, relax, and enjoy as you admire Chicago's most significant landmarks and striking buildings that make up the city's skyline that has appeared in so many movies and TV shows.

Route: The Skyline Tour and Lake Hopper takes you out onto Lake Michigan, heading both north and south on the lake, you’ll see many of Chicago’s famous landmarks and the classic skyline vista. Enjoy the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off the Skyline Lake loop at either the Museum Campus or Navy Pier.
Includes
  • Skip-the-line cruise ticket
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English or Spanish (depending on option chosen)
  • Optional hop-on hop-off access between Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, and Museum Campus (Buckingham Fountain transfer access when in operation)
  • Boarding photo (available to purchase)

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Meeting point

Join the boarding line for the Skyline Lake Cruise boat on the south side of Navy Pier, about 300 feet from the start of the pier. Look for greeters in bright orange.

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What to bring

  • Camera
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • In the colder months (November 1 to April 15th), the tour is 30 minutes long
  • Please note, a $10 per ticket change fee will be charged by the local partner for any date or time changes made on the original date of the tour

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4.6 /5

based on 571 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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This was a fun experience. We were in a large group of 24 people and the process was simple when purchasing tickets online. We loved the convenience of the small bar and the tour itself. The only down side was that the instructions on the meeting point were not very helpful. We walked around the pier for about 20 minutes trying to find the correct boarding location until we noticed the small light colored print at the bottom of the email that said it was with Shoreline.

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August 31, 2021

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Humberto Verified booking

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My first cruise was supposed to leave at 8pm, but due to traffics, we couldn’t make it so I called to reschedule an hour later. And the lady on the phone was so kind and adjusted it for us. And the boat ride was perfect. I was able to have conversations with the people sitting next to my friend and I. And they have a bar so you can get drinks anytime. Overall, we really enjoyed the ride.

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July 4, 2021

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We enjoyed the trip. The 2 “educated” Chicago area adults even learned a few things! The 7 year old just enjoyed herself. Would have liked to be able to ask some questions, but the recorded audio guide was pretty thorough! Would like to do the longer river tour!

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