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5.0 of 5 stars.
my best friend's wedding is one of my favorite chick flicks, and my favorite part is when julia roberts and dermot mulroney are on the boat ride passing through the skyscrapers of chicago.when i went...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST value in Chicago, bar none, and one of those hidden gems that make this city ultra-cool. First it's cheap - one way for $2? It's ultra cool, duh. It's useful - best way to get from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would totally recommend the 60-minute Architecture Tour on the Chicago River to natives and tourists alike. You learn the history of basically each and every building up and down the river....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found a groupon deal for a $12 river boat tour before my very first visit to Chicago- how perfect! I did the evening tour and the view was absolutely beautiful! Our narrator was great- threw in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my girlfriend's 25th birthday we wanted to celebrate with some local tourism. We decided that the river would be the best place to do that, and after some digging found a great coupon for 2-for-1...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from San Francisco, we're all about the water! So it was an obvious choice to view Chicago's architecture via boat and not bus!Wendella was the only tour I found to cruise both the river and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is about as touristy as it gets for Chicago. If I'm a rubbernecking, sightseeing tourist who blinds people with my intense camera flash, well so be it. The views from the boat tour are well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taking their Architectural Tour along the Chicago River on a sunny Labor Day was a great idea! For $22 you get a tour that lasts exactly 60 minutes and you get to sit in the sunshine and view and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hour Ride for 25 dollars .....At 9pm loaded the boat with friends.....The cruise and the sights of Chicago were amazing. The wait for the locks and the doors to open to go into the Lake Michigan...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly one of the coolest tourist things I have done! We signed up for the 10:45a combined lake and river tour and were told to get there about 30 minutes early. By the time we got there (around...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little skeptical about the whole operation when a "joke" by one of the crew almost resulted in us literally missing the boat! Fortunately, that was the only bump we hit. When one of the crew...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While sometimes it's fun to act like a tourist in your own city, what's really enjoyable is to act out the part of a tourist - especially a small town Southern tourist in the big city. I've found you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as tourist-y things go, I think this is one that you have to do if you visit Chicago during the warmer part of the year. The sights are breathtaking and you learn a lot of interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend dragged me along with his out-of-town family on the architectural tour. It actually wasn't that bad. The hour tour goes by surprisingly quickly. We had an upbeat tour guide, with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have taken this boat tour three times now and really recommend it! I personally enjoy the river and lake tour because it is the most comprehensive and gives educational and fun information. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the city, you are the "go to " person for EVERYTHING to do in Chicago. I have done this tour once many moons ago when I was a child, and most recently again this past weekend. Let me first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting Chicago my whole life and living here for a year, I finally went on a boat tour when my mom and her friend came to visit. We did the river lake tour, which was great. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may be the best tourist value in the whole city. Took the 90 minute lake/river crusie for $23 with no coupon. Our guide (Frank) was excellent. Kept up a running commentary the whole time, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I quite enjoyed my sight-seeing excursion on the Wendella boat. I learned a lot about Chicago architecture, didn't think I overpaid, and had an overall wonderful time. What more could I wish for?
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing way to spend the afternoon! Wendella boat tours are well organized and clean. Our tour guide Phyllis was a hoot! She was not only knowledgeable, but seemed to really be enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you are a local, there are many touristy obligations you have toward your guests, and they get costly (as your guests hardly ever pay for you, phhtttt) and boring ( "that's OK, you go on up the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 60 minute tours are about $22, which is less than the Chicago Architecture Foundation/First Lady tour both price-wise and time-wise.Our guide did know a lot there were some times where I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoy the Wendella boat tours. I LOVED the beer tasting cruise on June 4th 09. so fun and delicious. I think this is one of the most fun and reasonably priced boat tours in the city. Hope you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the architectural boat tours here, they never get old. BUT I did the Kafka wine tasting/boat tour at dusk cruise last week, and it ROCKED. $59 gets you wine, the tour, and catered pasta/salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your goal is to take pics of Chicago's beautiful architecture, and lots of it, I definitely recommend taking the lake river tour. The only caveat: Make sure the weather is a clear day the ENTIRE...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We did the river and lake tour on a beautiful day. Couldn't have been happier. The tour guide was great, providing lots of interesting insights into the history of eveything. Very unique perspective...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A MUST FOR TOURISTS. This tour definately gives you info on buildings and the view is awesome! Great pictures for the skyline. Too bad it started raining on us during the tour but other than that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect experience! Did the sunset tour, which was beautiful! The guide knew a ton of information and I really enjoyed looking up at these beautiful buildings while listenting to her passionate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Checkout their site for coupons! Being a cheapskate I was annoyed to learn after-the-fact they have coupons online. Fun ride from Michigan Ave toChinatown, kids stood in the bow (you know wherever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken the Wendella Water Taxi a couple of times now to Chinatown, and it's a million times better than being stuck on the red line subway, if you've got some extra time. It's perfect for when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I did the Wendella Lake and river tour at the last day of our trip to Chicago. It was a beautiful day and the sky was the perfect shade of blue for photographs. We departed by the Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you take your visitors to Millennium Park, you take a few creative shots at the bean, now what?How about you take them on a boat ride down the Chicago river from the base of the Wrigley Building...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Suburbanites who bring tourist guests into the city for the day on the Metra commuter train: I recommend the $2 ride from just across the street from the station (by the Chicago River bridge) to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tour I was on was very informative and entertaining. I loved how the tour guide knew exactly what he was talking about; better yet, LOVED what he was talking about. I took the combination lake and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on the sunset evening cruise and found it to be very enjoyable. Even though I've been a Chicago native all of my life it was very nice to see the city from the lake. Our tour guide was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think these are a brilliant concept. What a fun way to get from one part of the city to another, and for about 3-4 bucks (well that also depends on where you want to go; to my recollection it was 3...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago for almost 4 years and I'm ashamed that I haven't taken this cruise before now. It was a little more expensive than I would have liked but that doesn't diminish the excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to come for an overall history of Chicago and a tour of both the river and the Lake. For $22, this can't be beat by the other competitors. Sit up top near the edge, soak up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm baffled at how many people seem to rave about this tour.I only had a few hours before my flight and so I thought I can squeeze this in especially because I like boat tours and well because truth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can say, without any doubt in my mind, that Wendella Boat Tours is my favorite thing to do over a Chicago summer. Every time I have a friend in town, this is always on the agenda. I have done some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great tour we had - we did the 90 minute lake/river tour. A beautiful way to spend a nice Friday afternoon on our recent long-weekend getaway to Chicago. We both enjoyed it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fantastic! Simply AMAZING!Every tourist and every Chicago citizen should take a river and lake tour at least once. I can't tell you how BEAUTIFUL and GRAND Chicago and its skyline looks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staffers at Wendella are SO nice! They were very welcoming and understanding when we ran up to the dock 10 seconds before it was scheduled to sail away...For a 2 hour boat ride priced at $25, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a tour as a tourist on a school trip, and it was soo good. I was on the top deck and I got a great view, so bring your camera. Our guide was a trainee, and she was spectacular, so their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a resident of Chicago, I took the Wendella boat tour and was amazed at how much I learned! This is a MUST SEE. It is only $23 for an hour and a half, which is a steal. The tour takes you through...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so with Joan S. and agree that when you're in Chicago that this is something you DON'T want to miss! I brought my lovely mom along with me on a business trip so she could indulge in some down...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If ever you're in Chicago, this is a Do. Not. Miss.Take the architectural tour, up the Chicago River. You'll see Chicago's magnificent landmark buildings......from the river. When I was a little kid,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is so much construction going on along the Riverwalk, it took us forever to get to the exact location where the boat was located beneath the Trump building. I was the last one and they closed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite thing to do in Chicago. The architecture foundation tours are amazing, and I learn something new every time I go. If the sun hits your face and the buildings at the same time,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the Chicago Architecture Foundation tours are probably a little more "scholarly" - these tours are so damn fun. If you go, make sure you do the river lake. It's just nice being on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the stops that's high on my list when people come to visit. we do the boat tour and they love it and i get one step closer to memorizing all the cool facts they tell you so i can buy my own...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fist day of our trip, my friends wanted to take a boat tour. Having spent 15 summers in Illinois, and having been in Chicago probably 20 times, I wasn't really into it. Finally, they wore me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally loved this tour!!! The boats were clean and the staff were all pleasantly friendly. The boat/tour left and arrived on time. It was a gorgeous day when we went so the boat was pretty crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wendella Tour (inserst "Greater Than" sign) Chicago Architecture Foundation Tour, IMO.Our boat was pretty much empty, which meant I was able to listen to our graceful speaker without any distractions....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from the greatest city in the world, Chicago! I visit every year and for the first time, my wife and I did a boat tour. We took the 90 minute lake and river tour and thought it was one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a visitor in town and decided to finally go on one of those architecture boat tours we had heard so much about. Turned out the CAF tours were sold out for the entire day (we came just before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I have taken several guests on the architectural boat tour, and it is a great way to see the city. Guides are well informed and you are free to walk around the boat on the top deck or inside. Last time we...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As other users have said, the quality of the tours partially depends on which tour guide you draw, and my gf and I apparently didn't draw well for our 90 minute river/lake tour.Our female tour guide...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was the local tour guide for our out of town guests! We did the 90 minute lake and river tour. 3:00pm, Saturday afternoon!The tour guide was well informed and we learned much about Chicago!The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Key to Great Success 7pm TourGo early so that you can get up top - otherwise down below is noisey and smellyWear a sweaterITS AWESOME and a must for CHicago tour!Encourage everyone....however, take a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this seems like the thing that everyone recommends to you when you first get to chicago or are visiting. there is definitely a reason for it, the skyline in chicago is breathtaking so to be able to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years back I was a regular on the water taxi. Really a great way to decompress after work. The staff is great, the boats are clean and its relatively cheap. I get on at Madison and take it to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wish we were given pamplets to following with, especially the times you can't hear everything. I would go on it again w/ any town visitors. It was a nice warm day on a boat, can't beat that!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great deal for the price. For $2 one way for $3 round trip, you get a ride on a clean, quick "water taxi" boat. The staff is friendly, and if you get a seat up front, the view is great.If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$25 for two hours on a boat looking at our beautiful city during a sunset! What an awesome experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something to do with out of town visitors or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was my annual summer company outing. They took us on the Wendella boat tour. I have been on one of the river tours a couple of years ago when I first moved to the city. I loved the Wendella...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'M NO TOURIST (altho I am Asian and do carry a digital camera with me at most times) but I absolutely LOVED the boat tour! I saw amazing angles of Chicago that I have never seen before and learned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago for a little over a year and the information I learned from this tour was all new and interesting. Our tour guide was a pro. He knew what he was talking about. When there was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would've liked this way more if it werent for the absolutely ridiculous amount of money/time wasted waiting in the 'lock'... there are few things as boring as sitting on a boat with a million...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright so I probably would never have done this on my own, but since my family was in town I thought it would be interesting to do with tourists. Well let me say this, it's not just for tourists,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am withholding a star because with construction it was a little hard for us to find the new dock point (for all 4 of us resident Chicagoans--so I can't imagine how difficult it would be for tourists...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a boat tour. If that sounds like your kind of thing, you might like it. If not, stay away. I had an okay experience (and I usually like boat tours). There are two different tours - one is 60...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to Chicago it was really a helpful and informative tour. The tour guide had her spill down and it was tasteful with out too much boasting about Chicago. The only negative was the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm amazed to see how overwhelmingly positive most of the reviews are for the Wendella tours. I wouldn't say I had an awful experience, but it definitely wasn't that great. Judging from what I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The 60 minute architectural tour was ok, just ok. The guide knew her stuff but i felt it was all a little rushed and there needs to be some history along with the info on each building. Personally,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago for 13 years now. I have road rage, train rage, and walking rage. I spend most of my mornings with an annoyed scowl on my face, iPod on, eyes focused straight ahead. With my mom...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is from a corporate review for a private Party.I literally called 3 days prior to my company's private function, we working with another charter that just couldn't get it right, literally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Wendella tours! Though I am slightly a bigger fan of just the river architechtural tour because the river and lake tour is longer and you get stuck in the lock for about 20 minutes, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I decided to jump on a cruise to see Chicago from a different perspective. Chicago is one of my favorite cities and their skyline is just great to see from the view of a water taxi. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best way to travel to Michigan Ave. in the summer, hands down! For 2 bucks, you receive a beautiful ride down the river to several destinations. For me, the water taxi drops me off within a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since my first ride on the Water Taxi a few days ago, I find myself back in the office (just off the Madison stop) inventing reasons why a coffeebreak on Michigan Ave isn't an unreasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$2 for a one-way trip, what isn't there to like, with departures approx every quarter hour during rush hour!After a long day walking the city, my legs were beat and with great pleasure I hopped on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I realized my morning commute was going to quadruple from the 20 minute bus ride I was used to I despaired! Now however, the water taxi is probably what I look forward to the most in my mornings....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The architectural tour is the best tourist activity you can do in Chicago. It doesn't matter if your tour guide is slightly cheesy, the beauty of Chicago wins out every time. Chicago is a stunning...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical about spending this much money on a boat tour (especially since I live here) but everyone who visits wants to take the boat tour...it's perfect. Great tour guides...so knowledgable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Romance, intrigue and exotic ports o'call await you on a Wendella sightseeing cruise. OK, maybe I'm overstating it a little, but you do get to see the best of Chicago's great architecture in ninety...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG CAF ran out of tickets and I almost broke down in tears since I really wanted to show fiance the river and lake cruise. So I quickly went to Plan B and dialed Wendella and they said they had ample...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taking the water taxi is a fun way to see the city from the river for $2/person vs $30 for a tour... though of course this is a quick and unguided ride.. ($2/each way, or they have a $4 all day...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Based on their phone service ALONE, I don't think I'll be patronizing them. I called them this morning and despite pressing zero to speak with a "live human being" (as opposed to a dead one, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this! I went on the 90 minute lake & river tour. I was in Chicago for work, and this was a fantastic introduction to the city and some of it's history.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wendella offers a few tours, including a 60 minute in-depth, educational Chicago River Architecture Tour, a 90 minute Lake and River sightseeing tour, and a sunset cruise. Since the 60 and 90 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great way to appreciate the fine architecture in this city. Make sure you line up early. The upper deck is where you want to be since it'll be an open air experience with much better views....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An architectural boat tour in Chicago is a great way to see the city from a different perspective. I'd line up early to get a good seat. It is cold out on the lake. Well, they don't have the nicest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went two years ago. Be sure to bring a jacket!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went twice within two weeks on the River and Lake 90-minute tour. The first time, I was on a group tour (possibly the one Melinda M. was arranging??) with my classmates, and the second time I took...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took the Water Taxi this morning from Union station to Michigan ave. It's free this week, so I ran to catch it. Anyone who's taken a trip down the Chicago river can tell you it's a stunning ride....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never really had a desire to go on the sighseeting trip until my mother in law came to town and I was looking for fun things to do with her. An hour on the river for $22 seemed like a good deal so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Short review: You could cruise down the Chicago River in a barrel and it would still be cool.I was not terribly impressed with Wendella. From a loooong wait to get on the boat to technical...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been working with Wendella for a group tour for a university in the area. I have been extremely disappointed with their customer service. I will call with a question and get passed from person...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a few tours with Wendella and found all to be informative and even affordable. I last went on the Sunset Tour with a few co-workers to celebrate 2 of our birthdays and we had a blast,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Chicago, but never did any of the tourist stuff.... When I was back in town with a friend, last weekend, I decided to try one of these tours.It was pretty awesome.$22 gets you an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the floating taxi, but it loses a star because the name is just wrong. I'm hasty and impatient and I can't hail it, nor can I get the shit scared out of me by a driver with zero regard for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The architecture tour is worth the 22$ per person... It takes 60 minutes and discusses some of the influences and architects of the buildings along the river. The speaker was very knowledgeable. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I come to a new city I like to take a tour first thing to get my bearing and also to get familiar with the town and surroundings. We came to Chicago last summer and it was like 95 degrees with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be a brief review...As a Chicagoan, I think the Wendella tours are very nice, and a great and fun way to see the city and learn a bit about it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun experience!We got a group discount (over 20 people in our group) so we paid less than $20 for a 90 minute lake & river tour. It was definitely really fascinating and our tour guide, Heath,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last June, we took our clients on an architectural boat tour down the Chicago River and then out into Lake Michigan. With the catered dinner, drinks and a great tour guide, the evening couldn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took the combined lake & river tour and really enjoyed ourselves. The guide was pretty good and it was nice to sit back, relax and learn more about the architectures. So many SOM buildings...The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I now have an idea what the layout of the city is like, and got to kick back on the river on a ridiculously hot day.The tour guide reeled off a lot of names and dates. I would have liked more stories...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW.WOW, WOW, WOW.We were really lucky in that during what would normally have been a hot, humid and ugly time in Chicago, the weather held to a nice mid-70's with a nice gust and cooler evenings. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took the Water Taxi with my friends today. One word to describe: AMAZING. The fare is only $2 and all day pass is $4. We took the water taxi from Madison station to downtown Michigan. The view is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience. Our tour guide was very friendly and you could tell he loved what he was doing, even though he's probably given the same tour a thousand times before. I enjoyed seeing downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wendella started operating the Chicago Water Taxi this week and it's free until June 17th. After that each ride will cost $2. I tried it out this afternoon from the Madison Avenue dock. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
woo-hoo! My 100th review and Wendella Sightseeing Boats is the perfect place to review. We had friends visiting this weekend and decided to do the tour. We ordered our tickets online the night...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first tip: make sure to check the weather forecast before you go on this tour... luckily, i went on a gorgeous morning, but given that, it was a nice day, it still gets rather chilly, so bring...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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My parents and I decided that taking a boat tour would be a good taste of the city. So we decided on wendella since it is very conviently located to everything. The boat itself was ok but the entire time you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If in town and looking for a great river & lake Michigan experience in under 2 hrs - DU IT. Our guide knew the city inside and out, she even had some great tips on types of bars and restaurants we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Chicago to pieces. The quality of the architecture in particular is what makes this a stand out city. And, what better way to see the city than from the river on an architectural boat tour?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best tours i've been on. It was very informative and fun at the same time. If it's summer, remember sunscreen! I went home with a major sunburn. I always recommend this tour to my family...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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If you enjoy horrendous customer service, and are looking for a boat tour that will a) Not show up b) Post outdated schedules from one week prior c) Disappoint you d) Call you a liar Then, Wendella is the tour...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd definitely recommend going on this tour in the summertime. I went on a weekend in the middle of April and when it's chilly on the streets, it feels even colder on the water. Brrrr!However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a gem of a ride. Worth every penny!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss the sunset tour. Oh, and don't miss the architectural tour either...Actually, if you are coming to Chicago this is the ONLY tour you want to take as Wendella has been in business since the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add to the great reviews already posted other than to say that this is so very worth it whether you are a tourist or a native Chicagoan. When I was back home in Chicago last time,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Riverbus is the best way to get from Michigan Ave. to Union Station in no time, and for much less $ than a cab. They run about every 1/2 hour and are a much better option than taking a cab. How...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparantly, there are a lot of riverboat architecture tours in Chicago, but this one is convenient because it starts where N. Michigan meets the Chicago River, and I don't have to venture to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great tourist attraction and im glad i took it. however, i dont think i'll ever do it again. took the lake and river tour, but the lake tour wasnt much to begin with. you just see views of the pier...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Wendella tour is essential for both tourists and native Chicagoans. Even if you think you've seen all there is to see with Chicago architecture, you haven't seen anything yet if you haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
took the 20$ architecture tour. thought it was pricy for stuff i already knew. the tour lady was very knowledgeable but didnt make me wanna come back again. nice little boat ride with very nice views...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO MUCH FUN!! I recommend taking the tour that stays on the River the whole time instead of the River/Lake combo. Both tours are great, but the River tour will give you a lot more Chicago information...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These boat tours rule - even natives love them! The Wendella is cheap and the staff is a lot of fun. Great thing to do on a HOT summer day or evening.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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You are talking about twenty dollars or so to go around the city on this boat tour and relax in the sun. I do this every year as a refresher on my city and to just do something different for a while....
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Trust me, you don't have to be a tourist to appreciate this wonderful little boat. I have lived here my whole life and still take trips around our gorgeous lakefront once in a while. Wendella is...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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This boatline offers architectural tours which last an hour or so, they also offer sightseeing tours which last about 40 minutes. It is a very relaxing ride and a an excellent place to take photos of ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They are the best! It's cheap, fun and you get to cruise our magnificent lakefront. Even for a lifelong Chicagoan like me, it's still enjoyable to see the best our city has to offer. I love taking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This boat tour shows you some of the most beautiful architectural areas of Chicago! I highly recommend doing one of these during the summer and definately take someone who is visiting-they will love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Boarding commenced and the disappointment started. We thought that everybody would be having seats on the upper deck. But we were forced to sit on the bottom deck. 1) The glasses for the windows are tinted and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You certainly will see some some amazing views of the city and it's architecure as this boat and it's crew take you slowing up and down the river. I want to go on this boat again to get some photos, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Wendella Boats is great. They pick you up on a boat and then you go along the Chicago river while a host tells you about the architectural significance of the various buildings along the shoreline. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are low. Indeed, if you're a teacher, you could easily take your entire class of thirty on one of these boat rides. Wendella is conveniently stationed downtown - so you can see the best of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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This is a perfect way to explore Chicago. The Wendella sightseeing tour of the Chicago River is a must-do for every tourist (and fun for locals, too). Jump aboard and take this narrated cruise along t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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This should be number one on your must-do list if you're visiting Chicago for the first time. Wendella does great architectural boat tours for an affordable price. I went on one recently that lasted a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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The most beautiful part of Chicago is its historic downtown with Michigan Lake. Its fabulous modern architectures make Chicago a unique city. Every building has some story behind it. Wendella Sightse...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The folks at Wendella have been in the sightseeing boat ride business longer than anyone in Chicago. They offer a variety of tours every day of the week. The one I went one was a combination tour of L...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When some relatives from out of town came to visit we went on one of these boat tours and it was awesome! Even us locals enjoyed it! The prices were low and the staff was friendly. They spoke on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wendella Sightseeing Tours will take you on a boat cruise touring some of Chicago's most beautiful architectural sights. She curises along the Chicago River passing the Sun Times Building, the Old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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I've been on the architecture river cruise several times before sailing on Wendella. I thought I'd try something different with my recent visitors,however I highly recommend the arcihitecture tour over...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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On a beautiful day, there is no better way to take in the sites of this wonderful city. I've been on it several times, taking visitors from out-of-town and it is always the highlight of their trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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