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.

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 the 90 min. tour and was very pleased. It rained right up to the push off and the upper deck was soaked, but the crewed workied hard to keep the seats dryed off. If it is raining and you have got to go under to the bottom The tour might not be as good. The tour is a little pricey but worth every penny.

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 pictures and the cruise is good for couples and families alike. Inside there is an air conditioned room with tables and chairs, you can buy drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food. You can also bring your own food on. There is a Mc dee's in the Wrigley Building right next to the stairs that go down to the boat. That is the closest bathroom and there is also a bathroom on the boat. I highly suggest the combined tour for the best of both worlds.

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 the lake and the buildings were gorgeous.
Great tour, don't miss it