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4.5(457 reviews)

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(457 reviews)
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Miranda Kathrein
Jul 2026
5.0

My brother and I went on The Resurrection Mary 4-Hour Bus Tour experience with American Ghost Walks in May 2025. Tony was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and we both had a lot of fun!!! I've always been fascinated with anything Resurrection Mary so this tour was right up my alley. We got to use ghost equipment at a few places and got to stop at a cool Irish bar near the old Willowbrook Ballroom (as well as stop at Chet's Melody Lounge). The highlight was visiting Resurrection cemetery and seeing the front gates up close where Resurrection Mary bent the bars back. My mom is buried in that cemetery and my brother and I will be buried with her when our time comes. My mom and I picked that cemetery specifically because of Resurrection Mary. My mom used to dance at the old Willowbrook ballroom and loved the idea of being near there as well as going to Chet's Melody Lounge (bar) across the street. Thank you for a very fun experience!!! I would highly recommend this tour and our guide Tony. :)

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Roger Smith
Jul 2026
5.0

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about all things ghost and definitely knows his city. He was very friendly and we enjoyed our time.

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Nikki Carpenter
Jul 2026
5.0

It was so much fun and educational I’m not from Chicago so this told me about a lot of the history of Chicago. If I ever come back to Chicago will definitely do another.

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