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
Erin Smith
Aug 20265.0
This tour was amazing. Our guide was super fun and knowledgeable. It was great to learn all about the history of Chicago as well as the ghosts. 10 out of 10. Would recommend.
Dina
Aug 20265.0
It was a very interesting tour and the guide was very interesting and offered a lot of interesting information and even used ghost tools to talk to the dead in the death alley. Very interesting and would definitely recommend!
Paul
Aug 20263.0
Didn’t actually go into the places talked about, which was disappointing. Guide was a good storyteller.