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A river with a red boat, surrounded by tall buildings and a bridge. 1
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise 2
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise 3
A boat named 'FRED A BUSSE' docked at a pier with people standing on the dock and a ship in the background. 4
A boat with water jets spraying in a river, surrounded by industrial buildings and trees. 5
By Chicago Fireboat Tours

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$66 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Chicago Fireboat Tours
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chicago Fireboat Tours
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$65.64 x 1 AdultAU$65.64
Total
Price is AU$65.64

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bathrooms available onboard
  • Inclusions
    Cruise on a piece of Chicago history
  • Inclusions
    Expert narration of Chicago's history & architecture
  • Exclusions
    Light snacks available for purchase onboard
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase onboard

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 21 years old and above. Minor travellers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
    • Harbour Parking at 111 N. Lakeshore Drive. Access to parking in same crossroads as harbour.

Activity itinerary

Chicago River (Pass by)

Learn about the Chicago river and the history surrounding it.

Location

Activity location

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    Chicago Fireboat Tours
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chicago Fireboat Tours
    • 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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