Chicago Ghost Tour on the River Barge

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 a 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

Meeting Point

Sweet Home Gelato

151 W Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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.

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Drinks, but you are welcome to bring any drinks you want (no glass please)
• Snacks/food, but you are welcome to bring any onboard

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Chicago Riverwalk

22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60601, Illinois

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.

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Battle Of Fort Dearborn

1801 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, 60616-1403, Illinois

Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood.

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Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite

401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611-4255, Illinois

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.

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John Hancock Center

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611-1803, Illinois

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.

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558 W De Koven St

558 W De Koven St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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

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