Chicago Fireboat Tours is a Veteran owned, Chicago tour boat company. We conduct historical tours, sunset cruises AND private events on THE CHICAGO RIVER AND Lake Michigan, on the fred A. busse, a retired chicago fireboat. Although there are other excursion boats in Chicago, ours stands out because you're riding on an actual piece of Chicago History.
Our flagship vessel is the Fred A. Busse, which was an active Fireboat for the Chicago Fire Department from 1937 until 1981. Throughout her tenure with the Fire Department she was involved in many emergency response situations, assisting with some major fires in Chicago's history. Upon retirement, the Busse was converted into an excursion boat operating out of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin but is now back in her original homeport of Chicago.
Our historical & architectural tours take guests from our dock in DuSable Harbor, through the Chicago locks and onto the Chicago river, navigating the same waterway where our vessel once fought fires and provided emergency assistance.
Our flagship vessel is the Fred A. Busse, which was an active Fireboat for the Chicago Fire Department from 1937 until 1981. Throughout her tenure with the Fire Department she was involved in many emergency response situations, assisting with some major fires in Chicago's history. Upon retirement, the Busse was converted into an excursion boat operating out of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin but is now back in her original homeport of Chicago.
Our historical & architectural tours take guests from our dock in DuSable Harbor, through the Chicago locks and onto the Chicago river, navigating the same waterway where our vessel once fought fires and provided emergency assistance.
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Our Historical & Architectural Cruise typically runs 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the schedule of the Chicago locks.
Tours usually run Wednesday through Sunday daily during the boating season (April to November, ) however times and availability may vary so check our calendar to confirm our schedule.
Advance reservations highly recommended.
This tour highlight Chicago's landscape and architecture from Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, showing how it has developed over time from stockyards to steakhouses, and bringing millions of tourists to a once desolated area which is now thriving.
Our Historical & Architectural Cruise typically runs 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the schedule of the Chicago locks.
Tours usually run Wednesday through Sunday daily during the boating season (April to November, ) however times and availability may vary so check our calendar to confirm our schedule.
Advance reservations highly recommended.
This tour highlight Chicago's landscape and architecture from Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, showing how it has developed over time from stockyards to steakhouses, and bringing millions of tourists to a once desolated area which is now thriving.
With a capacity of up to 127 people, THE FRED A. BUSSE is one of the most unique venues in Chicago for YOUR special event.
Whether it's a birthday or retirement party, corporate event or reunion, the Fred A. Busse has the perfect layout to treat your guests to an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River.
In addition, you and your guests will be adventuring on a classic yet charming historical vessel.
Not to mention, our catering partners will also ensure you and your guests are dining on some of the finest cuisine in Chicago.
Whether it's a birthday or retirement party, corporate event or reunion, the Fred A. Busse has the perfect layout to treat your guests to an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River.
In addition, you and your guests will be adventuring on a classic yet charming historical vessel.
Not to mention, our catering partners will also ensure you and your guests are dining on some of the finest cuisine in Chicago.
DOCKED ON THE PIER between MONROE & DUsABLE HARBOR, JUST east of Millennium & Maggie Daley ParkS and A SHORT STROLL south of Navy Pier.
If taking a taxi, limo, or ride-share service, there's an easy drop off point in the cul-de-sac at the east end of LOWER Randolph St, East (towards the lake) of Lake Shore Dr.
Paid parking available at the DuSable Harbor parking lot.
The entrance to the lot is off LOWER Randolph St just east of Lake Shore Dr, and the lot itself is located underneath Lake Shore Dr. Please allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the boat, about a 5-10 minute walk from the lot.
If taking a taxi, limo, or ride-share service, there's an easy drop off point in the cul-de-sac at the east end of LOWER Randolph St, East (towards the lake) of Lake Shore Dr.
Paid parking available at the DuSable Harbor parking lot.
The entrance to the lot is off LOWER Randolph St just east of Lake Shore Dr, and the lot itself is located underneath Lake Shore Dr. Please allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the boat, about a 5-10 minute walk from the lot.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with at least 48 hours notice of cancellation from the start time of their tour or cruise.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case operator cancels due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
No refunds will be issued if a ticket is purchased but you do not show up for your tour or cruise.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case operator cancels due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
No refunds will be issued if a ticket is purchased but you do not show up for your tour or cruise.
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