Chicago River Guided Ghost Tour

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About this activity

Explore the Chicago River in a unique way with this 120-minute Guided Ghost Tour. Learn about the city's haunted history, including the Great Chicago Fire and the Eastland Disaster. You are welcome to bring your own beverages and food/snacks to fully enjoy your time on the water. Departing from the Chicago Riverwalk, this is a fun and engaging way to experience the spooky side of the city. This tour is typically smaller allowing for you to interact with the tour guide! Ask all the questions, we are ready!

120-minute ghost tour on the Chicago River for up to 18 passengers
Fun bring-your-own beverage/snacks experience with a u-shaped bar and coolers
Learn about Chicago's haunted history and significant events
Departures from the Chicago Riverwalk—15-minute early arrival required to allow time for check in and depart on time.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Chicago Boat Company

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (1–5 years) · Adults (6–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Coolers and Ice
Included: Local Knowledgeable Guide
Included: Welcome to bring your own drinks and food aboard (no glass please)

Not included

Not included: Drinks, but you are welcome to bring any drinks you want (no glass please)
Not included: Snacks/food, but you are welcome to bring any onboard

Itinerary

Chicago Riverwalk

Passing by

As we passed by your beautiful and busy riverwalk, we will talk about not only the history of the locations but also the dark side of the history with mass murders and tragic deaths.
Battle Of Fort Dearborn

Passing by

Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood.
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite

Passing by

Off the North side of the river we will see the site where our Founding Father, Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable's, cottage once was.
John Hancock Center

Passing by

Though it now goes by its street address, 875 N Michigan Ave, we locals still call it the John Hancock. By the Chicago Locks we will have a few glimpses our fifth tallest building in Chicago and learn of the curse that surrounds the lands it stands on today.
Stop 5

Passing by

This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started.
Stop 6

Passing by

This is the sight were over 800 people perished in what is considered "The Largest Maritime Disaster" on all of the Great Lakes.
Stop 7

Passing by

Have you heard the curse behind the architecture of this building?

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the southeast corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.

End point

The Water Plaza location is situated along the Chicago Riverwalk between the LaSalle and Wells bridges. A staircase located at the southeast corner of Wacker and LaSalle provides access from the street. The check-in office is next to Sweet Home Gelato.