I wasn't sure I'd like this, but my husband & I went and it ended up being phenomenal! Our guide, Angie, was extremely knowledgeable and kept our interest throughout the tour (about 45 min.). I would definitely put it on the list of things you MUST do while in Chicago! more

I purchased the 60 minute River Architecture Tour. I thought the duration was a bit short compared to the 90 minute advertised trips by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (even then, the tour started at 11:05 and ended at 11:55... lost 10 minutes!), but it was an okay amount of time for my wife who wasn't an architecture buff. For a... more

This tour was very fun and informative. One of if not the oldest boat tour company in Chicago. No reservation was required, we just walked up to the booth. And they offer tours later in the day than most other companies. more

I don't think you can come to Chicago and not do this. We bought our tickets a day in advance because the line that I saw was crazy and I was afriad it would sell out. I went with my wife and two kids (4&7) and it is all they are talking about now that we are home. We took... more

My husband and I took a combined lake and river tour with Wendella Boats in downtown Chicago and we are really glad we did. It was a 90 minute cruise for $24.00 per person. Some of the other tours we researched were $24.00 for a half an hour and they only went in the river. You can take some great... more

This is the only river tour that goes out on the lake also. This was my first river boat tour, but others in our group have been before with a different company. They said they liked this one much better. The information was not so overwhelming and going out on the lake was a plus. Loved the Chicago skyline from... more

Just returned from Chicago on business. I decided to take two extra days to see some sights after debating whichof the city tours to take before I left home, I ended up booking the Walking Food Tour (which was great). However while I was on that tour I heard people talking about the Wendella boat tours and was disappointed that... more

We arrived in Chicago on Frdiay AM - staying at the Hyatt Regency on Wacker. We knew we wanted to do a river tour - a quick search on google and we were directed to Wendella's website and noted the next tour was starting in 15 mins. Only a 5 min walk from the Hyatt (the ticket office can be... more

Loved it, it was a great experience. Perfect for both first time visitors and locals. It goes everywhere, and you see everything: The Chicago River, Marina City, the Mercantile Exchange, Sears Tower, the Wrigley Building, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan. more