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Shoreline Sightseeing Tours
474 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
+1 312 222 9328
site: Shoreline Sightseeing Tours
#134 of 907 things to do rated by Real Travelers

More information on Shoreline Sightseeing Tours

Shoreline launches 30-minute lake cruises every half-hour from its three dock locations: the Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Shoreline has also gotten in on the popularity of architecture tours. Narrated by architectural guides, they cost more than regular tours. A water taxi also runs every half-hour from Navy Pier to both the Sears Tower and the Shedd Aquarium. One-way tickets for the water taxi are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children under 12; all-day passes cost $12 for adults and $6 for children. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Cover Milk and Lotus C$5-C$12 (US$4-US$10) some nights, Honey only on Sat C$7 (US$5.50)

Credit Cards Accepted

visa

Area

Departing from Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park

Hours

May-Sept daily. Tours depart hourly 10am-5:30pm Memorial Day to Labor Day; every 30 min. 10am-4pm May and Sept

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