Chicago River Boat Architectural Tour:

Friday 31st October at 3pm

Forming a length of 156 miles when combined, the Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals the characterize the infamous skyline of Chicago today. The river, running through the city, including the city center Chicago Loop, is evident of man made design and infrastructure when completed craftily. In 1887, the river was reversed through civil engineering by taking water from Lake Michigan and discharging it into the Mississippi Watershed. Memorialized today, it’s a national landmark you have to add to your travel list.

Throughout our signature cruise one of our award-winning Docents will present more than 50 skyscrapers, bascule bridges, and historic sites.

In a world of iconic architecture, only a few images are so instantly recognized they need no subtitle.

Think of the Venetian canals, a Shinto temple, the medieval Cathedral at Chartres, or the unmistakable skyline of Chicago. Each year thousands of architecture lovers travel to the City of Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper… and thousands book passage aboard our enthralling river tour, widely considered the best 90-minutes spent in Chicago.

On your Architectural Tour you will learn how the Great Chicago Fire jumped a river and allowed for visionaries of structural steel and plate glass, such as John Wellborn Root, William Le Baron Jenney, Louis Sullivan (Wright’s mentor) and Daniel Burnham, in less than ten years, lift Chicago from the ashes of the fire to new heights. Chicago’s ascent continued into the 20th century with titanic figures such as Bertrand Goldberg, Fazlur Khan and Mies van der Rohe – (higher/taller) buildings, sleeker – and it has soared in the 21st century with audacious new steeples such as The Trump Tower and Aqua designed by Jeanne Gang, an internationally known artist of architectural design.

Join us for a 90-minute Architectural Tour aboard Chicago Line Cruises.

Cost €75 per person

Ireland vs. All Blacks After Party at Millennium Hall:

The match may end, but the party is just getting started! Join us under the lights at Millennium Hall for live music, flowing drinks, and game-day eats in the heart of Chicago.

General Admission guarantees admission to the After-Party Marquee (fully covered and heated) where there will be a live music stage, full bars and food for purchase. These tickets also include 1 x beer/wine.

General Admission €55 per person

VIP tickets guarantee admission to the After-Party VIP indoor lounge and include full open bar and buffet. All food and drink are included. These tickets also allow access to the Marquee where the live stage will be located.

VIP Tickets €150 per person

Friday Night Event at iconic Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse:

Seated Three Course Dinner including Three hours of Premium Beverage & fine S&W Wines from CK Mondavi, and Guest Speakers. Priced it at $ 290 including tip and tax.

Event location: Smith & Wollensky, Chicago - On the Chicago River at Marina City
318 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Event date and time: Dinner: Friday, October 31, 2025
7:30 – 10:30pm (Check-in begins at 6:30pm)

Seats reserved for Killester Travel Group - use registration code KILLESTER (All Capitals)

BOOKINGS TO BE MADE DIRECTLY AT HERE