- Cash Bar, Dinner
- 2.5 hours
- Recommended Ages 10+
There’s no better way to celebrate the end of the week! Sit back and enjoy a delicious, sit-down dinner while a lively jazz band provides entertainment.
Quick Details
A True Time Capsule of Lake Geneva History
Enjoy a look inside this historic estate! Black Point Estate was built for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp in 1888 as a retreat, and in that spirit the home remains a place to relax, refresh, and explore. Just like the Victorian VIPs who established the estate, you’ll arrive in style and enjoy stunning Geneva Lake views on your cruise to this magnificent mansion, considered one of the finest examples of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, and one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva.
After a 45-minute narrated boat tour from Lake Geneva to Black Point, visitors will take a guided tour of the first two floors of the mansion and the exterior grounds which will last approximately 1½ hours. The return trip to Lake Geneva by boat will also include a narrated tour.
*Please see important details about this tour under SPECIAL NOTES below!
Highlights:
- See some of the major estates and mansions on the shores of the lake when you ride to and from Black Point by boat
- Learn about life at the lake for families who lived there in the late 1800’s
- Take a walk through the beautifully maintained gardens of this beautiful summer cottage
- Hear and see the history of the Seipp family and its descendants who left this generous gift to the State of Wisconsin
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- Live historical narration during the boat tour to and from the estate as well as a guided tour of the first two floors of the estate and the gardens.
- Full cash bar and snack bar
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- Please note: The Black Point Estate is located on a bluff overlooking Geneva Lake. There are a series of approximately 100 stairs and landings from the pier to the house which all visitors must be able to negotiate. We recommend this tour only for those comfortable walking and climbing stairs.
- We offer the option of a box lunch from Pot Belly restaurant on the 10:30am tour departure. The box lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham, roast beef or vegetarian sandwich, chips, cookie, and a bottle of water. The box lunch is served on the return boat trip after the house tour at approximately 1:15pm. The charge is $15 plus tax and must be ordered and paid for at the time of reservation or ticket purchase.
- We recommend this tour for ages 12+ due to the duration. The shorter Best of the Lake Cruise or Ice Cream Social Cruise are recommended for families with young children.
- If you require special assistance, please contact our office.
- Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, please check in at the ticket office to receive your boarding tickets or have your confirmation email ready to show when boarding.
- We recommend you arrive in Lake Geneva at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time to allow time for finding either metered street parking or free parking lots.
- We do not have an onsite parking lot at the Riviera Docks in downtown Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva uses metered parking with kiosks or an easy mobile app. Learn more about parking in Lake Geneva here.
- Cancellation Policy – On non-meal tours we require 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel. If you booked online, there is a link in your email confirmation to make these changes within the established time period, or you may contact our office directly.
- Only ADA certified service animals working for a guest with a disability are allowed on our tours. A companion, therapy, or emotional support animal does not qualify.
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We recommend the Black Point Tour for guests 12 years of age and over. This tour is 3 1⁄2 hours in length and does involve walking, stair climbing, and attention to a docent guided tour throughout. The Best of the Lake Cruise or the Ice Cream Social Cruise are best for children because of the shorter length of the tour. As with all of our tours, there is a live narration so passengers are still asked to be respectful of others who are there to enjoy the guided tour.
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We offer AAA, Preferred Guest with local hotels, and military discounts. (One discount per transaction.) We also offer an additional discount for senior guests on Tuesdays. View our specials and promos here.
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We offer a full Snack Bar and Cash Bar with items such as chips, candy, and soft drinks. If you bring a small snack to hold you over during the tour that is fine, but we do not allow full meals and we do not allow coolers. ON THE BLACK POINT TOUR ANYTHING YOU BRING ON BOARD MUST BE ABLE TO BE CARRIED WITH YOU DURING THE ENTIRE TOUR. THE BOAT DOES NOT ALWAYS STAY AT THE DOCK WHILE GUESTS ARE TOURING THE ESTATE. No alcohol is permitted to be brought on board because we have liquor licenses on all the boats.
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We are not able to accommodate a stroller on this tour.
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Please contact the Lake Geneva Cruise Line reservation office for details on handicapped access for the Black Point Tour.