Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

4.9
(237 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorabilia from Engine 41's time in service, adorn the walls inside the cabin.

What's Included

Bathrooms available onboard
Cruise on a piece of Chicago history
Expert narration of Chicago's history & architecture
Light snacks available for purchase onboard
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

CHICAGO FIREBOAT TOURS IS LOCATED ON THE CONCRETE PIER BETWEEN MONROE & DUSABLE HARBORS, JUST EAST OF MILLENNIUM & MAGGIE DALEY PARKS, AND ABOUT A MILE SOUTH OF NAVY PIER. WE ARE ON THE SAME DOCK AS THE MV ABEGWEIT, A 372FT BLUE & WHITE VESSEL HOUSING THE COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Chicago River (Pass by)

    Learn about the Chicago river and the history surrounding it.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Harbor Parking at 111 N. Lakeshore Drive. Access to parking in same intersection as harbor.
Supplied by Chicago Fireboat Tours

Tags

Day Cruises
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Best Conversion
DSA non-compliant
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.9 Based on 237 237 reviews
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