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Shoreline’s 40-minute Skyline Lake Tour offers a relaxing way to experience the panoramic of the city’s famed skyline as seen from majestic Lake Michigan.
The tour covers the entire lakefront with vistas of the city’s landmark buildings and noted attractions including the Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium and Buckingham Fountain. A professionally recorded narration covers the highpoints of Chicago’s dramatic history and architecture.
Shoreline’s Skyline Lake Tours depart from the west end of Navy Pier.
ON PIER PERKS DAY:
See Chicago’s iconic skyline and from every angle with the Pier Perk Special. Bundle your Architectural River Tour with a Skyline Lake Tour and save $11 per person. Claim this perk at any Shoreline ticket booth or book online from the Shoreline webstore.
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Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2021, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.