Wateriders Kayak Tours

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Wateriders Kayak Tours 2 locations · 1 city

Category: Hotels & Travel · Tours
Headquarters: United States
Website: wateriders.com
Locations listed: 2 in Chicago
Recognition: Listed

500 N Kingsbury St Chicago
950 N Kingsbury St Chicago

About this location: 500 N Kingsbury St

Kayak rentals and guided tours let visitors explore the Chicago River from the water. Rentals are available by the hour for self-guided trips, with one-way journeys offered at several locations. Guided options include sunset and moonlight paddles, a Navy Pier fireworks paddle, and private tours. Narrated tours cover Chicago history and architecture, as well as local ghosts, gangsters, and colorful characters. An on-land lesson is provided before paddling, with additional on-water training available for those who need coaching. Launch points include East Bank Club, Rockwell, and Bridgeport. Founded in 1997, the locally owned company runs recreational kayak experiences in Chicago, including downtown routes near the Loop and River North.

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About Wateriders Kayak Tours

Based in downtown Chicago, Wateriders Kayak Tours is a recreational kayak tour operator serving the Chicago River and additional locations in Rockwell and Bridgeport. The business offers self-guided rentals, one-way journeys, guided paddles, private tours, and narrated excursions focused on Chicago history and architecture. Seasonal options include sunset, moonlight, and Navy Pier fireworks paddles, while other tours explore Chicago characters and notorious figures. Kayaks can be rented by the hour for independent downtown exploration. Each rental and tour includes an on-land lesson, with additional on-water training available for participants who need coaching. Launch points include Eastbank Club near Wolf Point, along with Rockwell and Bubbly Creek locations. Wateriders was founded in 1997 and provides online booking for scheduled and private tours.

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At a glance

Service area: downtown Chicago, River North, West Loop, River West, Northwest: Rockwell, Bridgeport
Team: Locally owned and operated, with personable and experienced guides.
Founded: 1997

First company to host kayak tours on the Chicago River in the downtown area
Hosted over 100,000 urban adventurers since 1997
Offers on-land lessons and additional on-water training

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From wateriders.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.

Services

Self Guided Rentals Downtown kayak rentals
One Way Journeys
Guided Tours
Sunset Paddle
Moonlight Paddle
Navy Pier Fireworks Paddle
Private Tours
History and Architecture Tour Narrated guided tour
Ghosts and Gangsters Tour Narrated guided tour
Our Ponzi: Chicago’s Characters and Cons Tour Narrated guided tour
Rockwell Kayak Rental Northwest location
Bridgeport Kayak Rental Bubbly Creek location

As listed by Wateriders Kayak Tours. Prices as published by the business and may change.

Services & specialities

Boat Tours
Kayak Rental
Guided Kayak Tours
Kayaking Lessons

Highlights

Hourly kayak rentals

Rent kayaks by the hour for self-guided river trips.

Guided river tours

Choose narrated, themed, sunset, or moonlight paddles.

Paddling instruction

On-land lessons and additional on-water training are available.