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Chicago River Guided Ghost Tour

Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Chicago River Guided Ghost Tour offers a unique way to delve into the city's haunted past over a thrilling 120 minutes. This engaging experience allows you to enjoy the spooky side of Chicago while savoring your favorite snacks and beverages on the water.

  • 👻 120-minute ghost tour on the Chicago River, accommodating up to 18 passengers for an intimate experience.
  • 🥤 Bring your own beverages and snacks to enjoy during the tour, with a u-shaped bar and coolers provided for convenience.
  • 📜 Learn about Chicago's haunted history, including significant events like the Great Chicago Fire and the Eastland Disaster.
  • 🕒 Departures from the Chicago Riverwalk, with a 15-minute early arrival required for check-in and timely departure.
  • 🏛️ Pass by the site of the first American settlement, Fort Dearborn, while uncovering the dark history of the area.
  • 🏠 View the former location of Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable's cottage on the North side of the river.
  • 🌆 Catch glimpses of the John Hancock building near the Chicago Locks and learn about the curse surrounding its land.
  • 🔥 Discover the exact location where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire ignited and its impact on the city.
  • ⚓ Learn about the tragic Eastland Disaster, where over 800 lives were lost, marking it as the largest maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.
  • 🐾 Service animals are welcome, and public transportation options are conveniently available nearby.

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Chicago River Guided Ghost Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Welcome to bring your own drinks and food aboard (no glass please)
  • Local Knowledgeable Guide
  • Coolers and Ice
  • Snacks/food, but you are welcome to bring any onboard
  • Drinks, but you are welcome to bring any drinks you want (no glass please)

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.
Return details
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.

  • 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. (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. (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. (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. (pass by)
  • This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started. (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. (pass by)
  • Have you heard the curse behind the architecture of this building? (pass by)

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Chicago River Guided Ghost Tour

    Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
    $65
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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