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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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Chicago Riverwalk (Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
John Hancock Center (Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This is the sight were over 800 people perished in what is considered "The Largest Maritime Disaster" on all of the Great Lakes.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Have you heard the curse behind the architecture of this building?
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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