I remember, as a child, going on Wendella Boat Tours for Field Trips. It always held a special spot in my heart but I had no real detailed memories of the ride. Well, I just returned from a trip to the city with my Girl Scout Troop. EVERYONE loved the River/Lake Tour. Rare to find and outing the pleases the... More

On a beautiful day in Chicago, there are a lot of sight seeing boats available. We selected Wendella's as they offered a specific architectural tour on the river. The tour is 75 minutes and covers a lot of ground and buildings. Our tour guide was excellent - well prepared and informative on the history of given buildings as well as... More

If you have even the slightest interest in buildings and history, this is time extremely well spent. You really can't get the same perspective of the buildings of Chicago from the street - the river is the most efficient and complete way. Obviously, you're not able to appreciate the inside of the buildings, but you will get a unique view... More

We took the 90 minute boat tour. The guide was great and very knowledgeable. Very fun! No complaints...would like it to last longer!

We did the Architecture Tour and it was brilliant - our tour guide knew literally everything about every building we saw and was extremely friendly and helpful. The sun was shining and it was great tour - 75 minutes long, exactly as advertised. A must for anyone visiting Chicago.

We had the River and Lake Architecture tour at 8:30 PM. Except the chilly weather, everything was perfect: the guide, the tour itself when all buildings are illuminated. Not enough eyes to see everything. This tour worths every penny you will pay for.

We loved the short 70 minute architectural tour. The boat has snacks, refreshments and a full bar to order while your sightseeing. They took us through the locks and out onto Lake Michigan, then back down the river.

Even though it was a cloudy, misty day, we were glad to have gone on the tour. It's a 90-minute tour that takes you onto Lake Michigan. Even with the weather, we were still comfortable in the indoor section. John, our guide, did a wonderful job.

This was my second time doing an architecture boat cruise in Chicago but my first time experiencing it with Wendella, and I must say that they put on an excellent tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about how the city's architecture has been shaped by its history and how it has affected its culture. She was personable, funny and very... More