Chicago River Architecture Tour + Medieval Torture Museum Chicago

The Chicago River Architecture Tour + Medieval Torture Museum Chicago package combines educational sightseeing with one of the city’s most fascinatingly dark attractions.

Begin with Wendella’s Chicago River Architecture Tour, a 45- or 90-minute narrated cruise that explores Chicago’s architectural evolution. Cruise beneath drawbridges, past historic towers, and alongside modern high-rises while guides share stories of design innovation, resilience, and urban planning. Enjoy river breezes from the open-air deck or relax inside the climate-controlled cabin with a beverage from the onboard bar.

Then, step into the macabre at the Medieval Torture Museum Chicago, located just off the Magnificent Mile. This immersive exhibit blends history and emotion, showcasing over a hundred devices used during centuries of human cruelty and punishment. Visitors can walk through chillingly realistic scenes, learn about the psychology of torture, and even take interactive photos. It’s a powerful experience that contrasts sharply with the optimism of Chicago’s modern skyline—revealing how far society has evolved.

This package is perfect for those who enjoy unique attractions that combine history, education, and dramatic storytelling.

Book your Chicago River Architecture Tour + Medieval Torture Museum package with Tripster today for a truly unforgettable Chicago experience.

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Chicago River Architecture Tour

This Chicago architecture boat tour by Wendella showcases over 50 architectural landmarks like Marina City and Willis Tower in 45- or 90-minute options. Enjoy narrated skyline views from open-air decks or climate-controlled interiors. Each cruise blends history, design, and unforgettable riverfront perspectives.

Medieval Torture Museum Chicago

Visit Medieval Torture Museum Chicago and discover the most extensive Middle Ages torture exhibits in the U.S. Located in the Chicago Loop, explore the interactive museum’s elaborate torture devices and realistic execution depictions that are not for the faint of heart! Do you have the courage to endure a visit to the horrifying evidence of human cruelty?

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