Wendella Tours & Cruises

I went during fall on a weekday. I bought tickets in advance and had a great experience with Wendella! I took the 90 minute tour, and what an amazing experience it was, probably one of the best attractions the city of Chicago has to offer. The boat was right on time, and the whole trip took exactly the 90 minutes promised. It was a little chilly, but there is heat on the boat and the first floor is all closed if you prefer, you would still have some view of the city through the windows, but I would definitely recommend staying on the second floor, so you can watch the tour guider and have a more complete experience (you can hear the tour on the floor below as well). The bar is located on the first floor, I ordered a beverage and you can take with you to the second floor. The tour guider was amazing, very fun and informative at the same time. Staff very friendly and polite. I definitely recommend it!

I have visited Chicago many times, but this December was the first time I took advantage of the Wendella Cruise on the Chicago Riverfront. The ride was very smooth. We took the 4pm cruise. We sat outside which was great for photography. It became a wee bit chilly after sunset, but worth sitting outside to see all the holiday lights and take in the river breezes! The tour also was very informative and interesting. A good dose of humor was interspersed by our tour guide to make it fun and fascinating! There is an inside area for those who don't want to be outside. You also can buy drinks and snacks. Bathrooms also are available on the boat. Lots of room and you don't feel overly crowded. Our tour was 90 minutes and that seemed like a perfect amount of time. Very enjoyable and I would consider coming back during the day.

Great tour. We had the 45-minutes and it was worth every penny. Our tour guide Johnny was so funny and knowledgeable, he make sure people were all entertained during the whole tour. We now know more about some of the great piece of architecture from this beautiful city. I highly recommend.

Such a fun architecture tour! Definitely gets cold so BUNDLE UP. Zach was our guide and he was hilarious plus Informative. The buildings along the water are stunning and you get to learn the background on them. Reserve your tickets in advance and get there 30 minutes before to get your place in line since seats up top are first come first serve.

The architecture boat tour was a highlight of our trip! Even in the cold and rain, the experience was absolutely worth it. Learning the history and stories behind Chicago’s stunning skyline was fascinating, and the views from the water were incredible. Tickets were $44 per person, and we treated ourselves to drinks on board for $27, which added to the fun. This is a must-do activity when visiting Chicago, rain or shine!

What a blast. Jack, our boat tour guide, made the experience so enjoyable and educational. This architectural boat tour functions like a well-oiled machine. $28 for the 45-minute tour, and if I had more time, I would have gone for the 90-minute one. Go early to be at the front of the line and have your first pick of seats at the top deck. So glad my tattoo artist here recommended this! 🚢

Was a nice sunny day in early December, so we decided to take the afternoon 90 min Architecture boat tour. Our guide - Spiros - was entertaining and an enthusiastic Chicago history buff. We enjoyed his narration. The sites were great. The boat comfortable - except the shady areas got a little brisk. So glad we finally - after a dozen trips to Chicago - took the tour. Next time - a summer evening tour is on the list.

We had a great tour of the beautiful architecture in Chicago while traveling by boat. My husband regularly gets sea sick, but he had no trouble as the boat was very stable. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I really appreciated the extra historical references. Plus, she was SO funny! There really isn’t a bad seat on the boat, and the bar is well stocked to keep you further entertained during the cruise.