Reviews for Private Chicago River Kayak Tours - Architecture & History

Wow! This was such a fun experience and definitely one I'll never forget. I've walked the riverwalk and I've done an architecture boat tour, but doing the ultimate fireworks tour on a kayak was absolutely my favorite way to look at the chicago skyline and skyscrapers. I was very nervous since I'm not the best kayaker and my fiance has never kayaked before. However, our tour guide did a great job to keep us at ease and keep us safe at every turn. We did the ultimate fireworks tour which was about 2 hours and it's definitely doable for beginners. The views were unforgettable and 100% worth the time and money. We kayaked towards the navy pier at the end of our tour to watch the fireworks. It was very peaceful and stunning from our view. I'd highly recommend this activity for any tourists and locals alike!

Urban Kayaks ended up being one of the highlights of our quick weekend trip and was such a fun last-minute decision. Their location right on the Riverwalk is incredibly convenient and surrounded by gorgeous architecture, bars, and restaurants, making it easy to turn into a full evening downtown. The check-in process and safety/education class were simple, informative, and very beginner friendly. Our tour guide, Drew, was absolutely phenomenal. He was kind, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and did a fantastic job making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. He kept the group moving at a pace that worked well for everyone, which made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We chose the sunset tour and highly recommend it. Seeing the golden glow reflect off the Chicago buildings from the water was stunning and such a unique way to experience downtown Chicago. The tour lasted about two hours and covered roughly two miles, making it the perfect light workout before heading out for late-night sushi afterward. You should definitely expect to get a little wet from paddle splashes, but that's part of the fun. Overall, it doesn't require a ton of physical effort, just a willingness to laugh, paddle, and enjoy yourself!

Me and my wife did a sunset kayak paddle. It was great Trinity our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and shared great stories. I would highly recommend the tour especially with Trinity.