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The Chicago Riverwalk and a Wendella architecture boat tour share the same stretch of river, which makes them a natural pair. The Riverwalk gives you the city at eye level; the guided tour gives you...

A Chicago boat tour at sunset is one of the city's great evening rituals, but timing is everything, sunset shifts by more than four hours across the year. This guide covers when golden hour falls...

Wondering what to wear on a Chicago architecture cruise? It is always cooler and breezier on the water, even in summer, so the answer is comfort, layers, and weather-appropriate clothing. This guide covers season-by-season outfits,...

Want the best views on your Chicago architecture cruise? This guide breaks down where to sit on a Wendella boat: the open-air upper deck for skyline photos, or the covered lower deck for comfort and...

Wendella's Wine & Cheese Cruise pairs a curated wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres, two hours on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and full golden-hour skyline views. It's a 21+ evening built for date nights...

Wondering if your Wendella boat tour will run in the rain? Wendella cruises rain, snow, wind, and shine — the boats are built for Chicago weather, with covered, heated lower decks. Tours are only canceled...

Private boat events in Chicago done right. Wendella offers two boat classes for groups from 40 to 250, custom routes on the river or Lake Michigan, a full bar with two drink packages, nine recommended...

Chicago's best fireworks views are from the water. Wendella runs five fireworks cruises: Lake Michigan, River, July 4th, Holiday, and New Year's Eve. Compare them by route, duration, fares, and best fit before you book.

Wendella runs three Chicago architecture boat tours: a 45-minute river intro, a 90-minute deep dive covering all three river branches, and a Lake and River tour that adds Lake Michigan to the mix. This guide...