Chicago River & Lakefront Boat Tours

I was running late and they called me to see where I was, that’s pretty awesome customer service.

The best boat tour in Chicago! What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. Cliff and the entire team take you on an informative and relaxed cruise around Chicago. Highlighting historical moments, amazing architecture, and important landmarks of the Chicago skyline. We have been on other river tours, but this one is just on another level. The boat itself is a piece of Chicago history and will definitely remember the great tour and the people that run it!

Classic Chicago Fireboat w/Passionate Crew Wonderful, fun & informative tour. Everyone was welcoming & fun. Cliff did a great job narrating highlights with added stories of interest…some history & some fun tales. Denise & Eddy were lovely to talk with as well. The skipper handled the vessel beautifully on the lake, through the locks, & in/out of the river. We’ll be doing this again when next in Chicago. Thanks to all!

I'm a local and have done practically all of the architectural boat tours here. I like to do one every summer. This one was hands down my favorite and I wish I had known about it sooner. What I liked especially is that you get a tour of the lake + the river, which is uncommon. I learned a lot this go around and it's fun to experience the lock as well. It's a 2 hour tour for less $ than a 1.5 hour tour on the river based boats - "yes please!" The veteran and "docent" on the boat was well spoken and very knowledgeable and dare I say "cheery." It was an all around great tour and I highly recommend it. Also, it wasn't a crowded tour so plenty of space in late August.

The crew was amazing, the tour was informative and the atmosphere on the boat was incredible. Highly recommend!

Pick this tour! There are several options for river tours; I'm glad I chose this one! The retired fireboat is very cool, and the guide was great! Also, this is a veteran owned business 👍 Highly recommend!

We picked this hidden gem after seeing people packed like sardines on other boats. The whole crew was down to earth and friendly. Our guide, Cliff, was humorous and knew a lot about the city. I highly recommend supporting this veteran owned business.

Tour made me love Chicago more than before Beautiful day; right on time; great personable crew; the views of the buildings wonderful; our tour guide Chris is the best tour guide I've ever heard. Five stars.

So much fun! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Cliff was funny, engaging and full of useful (and trivial) knowledge. Entire crew is friendly. Highly recommend supporting this veteran owned business.

Colorado family visits beautifu Chicago Our family had an amazing time on the Fire Boat River and Lake Tour. I booked this particular tour because our son is a firefighter and I thought this would be a special treat for him. The crew was amazing! The seating was comfortable and the boat was spacious. A nice number of people, not too crowded. Cliff was our guide and he was fun and knowledgeable. He also gave a shout out to our son, which was a nice gesture. I would would recommend this tour. The price is similar to other tours offered. The boat is a cool piece of history and there was a bar, with a great bartender! Thank you Cliff and crew for a wonderful day!

This was a really nice tour on a boat that was just the right size.

No l servicio del tour esta súper bueno el tour por el canal del río y la explicación sobre la arquitectura de Chicago y sus edificios genial, vale mucho la pena seguir a estas personas y recomendarlos sus atenciones y servicio súper, y en el bar está Manuel búscalo el tendrá un atención adicional en lo que necesites

Great tour from lake and river We had a great time! Cliff, the guide was great, as was the rest of the team. Great option for seeing the city from both the lake and river

Fireboat tour was AMAZING! I HAD THE BEST TIME!!! I was not sure how it would go. We mostly went because my friend late father was a fireman. I mean everyone on the boat was fantastic especially our guy magical Manny, my friend had a boot because she recently had foot surgery and delivered her iced coffee to her. The tour guide cliff bell what a gem!!! He asked us if he could hear him okay and asked if we need to turn up or down the volume. We had a lovely chat with him he's informative and funny and also sings songs if you let him. The boat was perfect and intimate and not like those huge boats that didnt know most of the Chicago River lore with like hundred or more people. I cannot recommend this place enough they treat us so well and I would go back everytime I visit Chicago!

Awesome tour! Breathtaking views, friendly crew, boat with a history. Highly recommend

Great way to spend your first day in Chicago Super fun tour! Great way to see the river walk and learn about Chicago. Cliff was amazing!

Great time onboard Cliff was amazing! The tour was wonderful, and he was a wealth of knowledge. I only brought a light sweatshirt, and he offered me a crew jacket. However, being from Texas and 100+ degree heat, I was enjoying the chill in the air. We got stuck at the locks waiting for the fireworks barge, but no complaints here! More time on the boat... Yes, please!

Family Event Everyone was wonderful and so much fun!