Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in Chicago! Enjoy the City from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline. We zip you to many sights around the local waterways including the Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Fort Dearborn, Vietnam Memorial, Wolf Point, Shedd Aquarium, and many others. Come aboard our safe and seaworthy US NAVY built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), and experience a unique & personal tour of the City!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres (20 ha) of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing nearly two million visitors annually.
Soldier Field
Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) since 1971, as well as the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS) since 2020
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Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago
What‘s Included
Life Jackets
Bottled water
Please bring your own sunscreen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Chicago Boat Tour
bobdU6202BJ,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ken is awesome. Avoid the crowds and book this tour. You won’t be disappointed!
Great Day on the Water in Chicago
jet2maui,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Blackhawk Boat Tours was the highlight of our Chicago visit! Captain Ken made the tour informative, fun, and engaging with great stories and insights about the city. We loved experiencing both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan in one trip, with incredible views of the skyline and architecture. What really sets this tour apart is that it's the only one that passes Lake Shore Drive six times, offering unique perspectives you won't get anywhere else. Beautiful scenery, great information, and an excellent captain—highly recommend!
Up close without the crowds
Marco B,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ken is a real captain. Nothing better than being on the water on a small boat without the crowds while being in the capable hands of someone who knows the local water and sights…
I enjoyed the experience....
Brandon H,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed the experience. It was very informative. I would recommend that you wear a sweater or jacket because of the winds during the ride.
Outstanding Value
Sian S,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip for a very reasonable price. The host was friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip a real pleasure. We were delighted to find this trip also included the city river tour in the price. One very slight improvement would be to make the location a little better signposted but we would definitely book again.
Great day on the water with Capt. Ken.
sttapley,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Ken is experienced/capable on the water, accommodating, and informative. Perfect tour for a couple (or up to six people). We thoroughly enjoyed our time and learned a lot. Guests on other tour boats were jealous of our personalized fun experience.
best way to experience Chicago
Drew A,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Informative, cool, marvelous. We liked maneuvering through the Chicago river under the skyscrapers.
Do this instead
njshore07,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with Captain Ken. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. Our tour happened to coincide with the annual air show which was so cool to see from the lake…and Captain navigated all of the extra boat traffic seamlessly. We also did a more traditional river architecture tour with another company the day prior and I can confidently say skip that and do this instead. Our kids (12, 12 and 9 y/o) loved this tour as well (especially the fast parts)!
Best tour ever!! Captain...
Oscar C,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour ever!! Captain was very friendly and overall great experience !! Bout ride was really fun !
Captain Ken was great....
Tom H,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ken was great. My son and I had a blast on the trip. The RIB was a great vessel to explore Lake Michigan and The Chicago River. Most unique boat on the water.
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