Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

4.9 (504 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Chicago Fireboat Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bathrooms available onboard
Included: Cruise on a piece of Chicago history
Included: Expert narration of Chicago's history & architecture

Not included

Not included: Light snacks available for purchase onboard
Not included: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard

Itinerary

Chicago River

Passing by

Learn about the Chicago river and the history surrounding it.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

DuSable Harbor, Concrete pier Dock H behind the Columbia Yacht Club

End point

DuSable Harbor, Concrete pier Dock H behind the Columbia Yacht Club

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.