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A red fireboat named 'Chicago Fire Boat 41' on a river with a city skyline and a bridge in the background. 1
A boat with a lifebuoy and railing, a city skyline in the background, and a sunset over the water. 2
A nighttime river scene with illuminated buildings and a bridge. 3
A boat tour with passengers enjoying the view of a city skyline. 4
A red interior with a skylight, a metal cup holder, and a row of fire department badges. 5
By Chicago Fireboat Tours, LLC

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Cruise on a piece of Chicago history, and see the city's famous architecture
    • See how Chicago's landscape along the river has developed over time
    • Visit a floating museum showcasing firefighting artefacts and photographs
    • Enjoy a guided tour of the lake and river on a historical & architectural cruise

Activity location

    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | In DuSable Harbor. Down the concrete pier next to Dock H
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Chicago: Historical Lake and River Fireboat Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$97.91 x 1 AdultNZ$97.91
Total
Price is NZ$97.91

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided lake and river historical tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the floating museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cruise on a historic vessel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary by expert docents
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase onboard
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking

What you can expect

Cruise on a piece of Chicago history aboard the Fred A. Busse, retired Engine 41. Experience Chicago’s world-famous history and architecture on a guided cruise of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.

Join expert docents as you learn about Chicago’s renowned architecture, as well as the fascinating connection between the boat, the city, and the Fire Department. Discover how the landscape along the river has evolved over time—from stockyards to steakhouses—transforming into a vibrant area that now attracts millions of visitors.

During your cruise, explore a floating museum that showcases photographs of the boat in action, firefighting artefacts, and provides a glimpse into what it was like to be a firefighter stationed on the vessel.

Chicago Fireboat Tours is a veteran-owned business, proudly owned and operated by two US Navy veterans.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | In DuSable Harbor. Down the concrete pier next to Dock H
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States