Merchandise Mart (The Mart) tours and tickets

Merchandise Mart (The Mart) questions, answered

What is the best tour of Merchandise Mart (The Mart)?

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour is the highest ranked option, scoring 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 1,871 traveler reviews, from $37 per person. We rank 18 experiences at Merchandise Mart (The Mart) in Chicago, and Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour and Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour are the closest alternatives.

How much do Merchandise Mart (The Mart) tickets and tours cost?

$10 is the lowest entry price we track, on Chicago and All MidWest Self Guided AI Audio Tours for 7 Days. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Final pricing is confirmed on the booking screen before payment.

How long should I spend at Merchandise Mart (The Mart)?

The experiences we rank run about 10.8 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair Merchandise Mart (The Mart) with other Chicago highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is Merchandise Mart (The Mart) worth visiting?

Merchandise Mart (The Mart) holds a 4.8 out of 5 traveler rating from 26,546 reviews. Across the 18 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 86 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a Merchandise Mart (The Mart) booking?

15 of the 18 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is Merchandise Mart (The Mart)?

Merchandise Mart (The Mart) is in Chicago, United States at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near Merchandise Mart (The Mart)?

Chicago's signature experience is still the architecture boat cruise, and the difference between the docent-led originals and the party-boat imitators is the single biggest quality gap in the city. Beyond the river: gangster history walks, Art Institute access, deep-dish and hot-dog crawls, and skydeck timed entry. Outty Ranking leans on guide credentials and how consistently the promised route runs. Outty ranks every Chicago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your Merchandise Mart (The Mart) slot.