Activity Details
Cruise through downtown Chicago on an evening kayak tour. Make your way to the East Bank Club river walk in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, where you'll slip on a life vest and practice paddling techniques before hopping into a single or double kayak, depending on your skill level. After launching into the tranquil evening waters, follow your guide through the downtown segment of the Chicago River, which borders city skyscrapers like Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). As you paddle, listen to sordid stories about the Windy City, coined ‘hustler town’ by author Nelson Algren, who wrote Chicago: City on the Make. Discover how the railroad boom of the mid-1800s led to an explosive growth of business that gave birth to the city’s gritty side. Check out the river’s supposedly haunted spots, hear about Chicago's first crime lord, and learn how criminal empire gangsters like James 'Big Jim' Colosimo, Johnny 'Papa Johnny' Torrio, and Al Capone contributed to Chicago’s infamous violence and mayhem. Your tour ends when you return to the starting point.
Itinerary
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Departure Time: 7:00 PM
Departure Point: 500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
19:00:
Tour option details are as follows:
Option Departure Time: 7:00 PM
Departure Time: 7:00 PM
Departure Point: 500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
19:00:
Tour option details are as follows:
Option Departure Time: 7:00 PM
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All required equipment: kayak, life vest, paddle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Change & Refund Policies
- Free cancellation at or before 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use
- Cancellations made after 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
- Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted
- If you need to change your booking, please cancel and rebook
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How to Use It
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it
- Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Adult: Age 12 to 99
Child: Age 4 to 11
Important Information
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Maximum passenger weight for kayaking is 275 lbs (125 kg)
Please try to avoid wearing cotton clothing, as it gets very heavy if it gets wet
This kayak tour is considered PG-13
Alcohol is not permitted
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
