Chicago River BYOB Cycleboat History Tour
The Party Barge is a unique way to cruise the Chicago River. The boat features a u-shaped bar, surrounded by bar stools. The boat is equipped with a head (bathroom), USB charging ports, additional seating at the bow and coolers with ice. All cruises are BYOB, 120-minutes long and depart from the Chicago Riverwalk (between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges).
For our public cruises, kids MUST have a ticket. For children aged 0-5, tickets are $30. Kids 6-18 will have the regular ticket price.
Get ready to experience the city like never before as we cruise the river and discover topics like:
- The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
- Chicago Gangsters
- This Great City’s Transition from swamp land to industrial to residential
- Reversal of the Chicago River: what was its purpose and how did it affect the future
- Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair and all the wonderful new inventions we still use today
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Chicago River BYOB Cycleboat History Tour
What's included in Chicago River BYOB Cycleboat History Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chicago RiverwalkPass-by Only
The Party Barge is a unique way to cruise the Chicago River and lakefront. The boat features a u-shaped bar, surrounded by bar stools. The boat is equipped with a head (bathroom), charging ports, additional seating at the bow and coolers with ice. All cruises are BYOB, 120 minutes long and depart from the Chicago Riverwalk (between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges).
Inclusions
- Included in Your Booking: Built-In Coolers, Ice, & Fun!
- Bring Your Own: Drinks (no glass please!), Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, and Completed Digital Waiver
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the northwest corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Check-in at the front desk next to Sweet Home Gelato
