Skyline Lake Tour

525 reviews
1 hr

Shoreline's Skyline Lake Tour is one of the best experiences in Chicago. Hop on a boat at Navy Pier and explore Chicago from a totally new vantage point.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Outdoors
  • City views
  • Cruises and water activities

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$27.50$30.56
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$19.25$21.39
0

Estimated total · $27.50

Skyline Lake Tour in Chicago
Skyline Lake Tour in Chicago
Skyline Lake Tour in Chicago

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Overview

You’ll enjoy panoramic skyline views and picture-perfect backdrops on this 40-minute Skyline Lake Tour. Keep an ear out for the guided narration if you want insights into the views and local knowledge of the area.

Your tour will take you out onto Lake Michigan, heading both north and south on the lake, spotting many of Chicago’s famous landmarks and the classic skyline vista as you go. See the Willis Tower, Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and more. Through the guided commentary, you'll learn fantastic facts about the buildings you pass, what lies beneath Lake Michigan, and the historical significance of Navy Pier.

Don't forget your camera as you'll enjoy some of the best views of the city from this unique vantage point.

Location

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
60611 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Yuki C.

Mar 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Emma H.

Jun 2025

We’d happily do this again. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Hanna G.

Feb 2026

We’d happily do this again. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Noah Y.

Feb 2026

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, even though it was a busy day.

Oliver S.

Aug 2025

Well organized from start to finish. Highlights matched what was advertised, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Aria L.

Feb 2026

More impressive in person than the photos. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Noah K.

Feb 2026

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Plenty of time to explore afterward, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Marcus Q.

Feb 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.

Elena G.

Feb 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Queues moved faster than expected, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ben F.

May 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Ada V.

Nov 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, — glad we prioritized it.

Hanna J.

May 2026

Smooth check-in with no surprises. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Emma Q.

Jul 2025

The pace worked well with kids. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Noah J.

Aug 2025

Well organized from start to finish. (Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, and we felt we got our money’s worth.)

Oliver W.

Apr 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. — glad we prioritized it.