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Ghosts of Old Chicago: River North District Ghost Walk

About this activity

Embark on a spine-chilling 2-hour journey through Chicago's haunted River North District, exploring eerie sites like Frank Nitti's Vault and the Eastland Disaster memorial.

Highlights

  • Explore haunted landmarks like the Eastland Disaster memorial
  • Learn about Chicago's notorious gangland history and its spectral legacy.
  • Experience a 2-hour guided walking tour through the heart of haunted Chicago.

Full description

Step into the supernatural realm of Chicago's River North District on a haunting 2-hour ghost walk led by seasoned guides. From the site of the Eastland Disaster, where 844 souls met their watery fate, to the echoes of gangland killings and the eerie remnants of the old Courthouse gallows, this tour immerses you in the chilling ghostlore that defines Chicago's history. Starting at the Reid Murdoch Center near the LaSalle Street Bridge, your tour winds through alleys and streets rich with tales of tragedy and the paranormal. Visit Frank Nitti's Vault at Harry Caray's, the site of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the former Excalibur Club, and the Tribune Tower, among other infamous locations. Learn about Chicago's ties to cinematic specters in "Poltergeist" and "Ghostbusters," adding a cinematic twist to your ghostly adventure. Please note: Some stories shared during the tour may be graphic and unsettling.

Included / Excluded

  • Spooky guide in English

Meeting point

Start Location

Reid Murdoch Building

325 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.5(734 reviews)
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Mitzi Gray
Oct 2026
5.0

Had a wonderful time

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Joshua Hazelrigg
Oct 2026
5.0

Very knowledgeable tour guide. Interactive, entertaining, and definitely a great way to celebrate the spooky season.

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James Brown
Oct 2026
3.0

I feel like the tour guide went out of her way to discredit many of the positions Eric Larsen took in his book. You’re selling a haunted tour lean into some of the stories. No one knows so talk about the murder house, allegations suggest secret hallways cremation ovens in the basement. The book was popular because of the horrors committed by Holmes. I have read everything written by Larsen and he goes to great lengths to research the subject matter in his books. The reason we went on the tour was because of his book not to speculate on the Holmes crimes

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