Chicago Creepy Cruise: Darker Side Stories
4.1
81 Ratings
Chicago

Discover Chicago’s dark side on a nighttime river cruise. Hear eerie tales, see haunted sites, and enjoy stunning lit-up architecture.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chicago Riverwalk - Chicago’s famous river walk is lined with things to do and see.
  • The Wrigley Building - Pass and view famous landmark.
  • Tribune Tower - Crusie by and view famous landmark.
  • Merchandise Mart - Pass and view famous landmark.
  • Marina City - Pass and view famous landmark.
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages and coffee/tea available for purchase
Additional Information

Discover Chicago’s intriguing and shadowy past on our latest evening tour, featuring tales of eerie encounters, notorious gangsters, and more. Glide along the Chicago River as you uncover the city’s hidden stories that may leave a lasting impression.

Additionally, enjoy breathtaking views of Chicago’s brilliantly illuminated skyline right in the city’s core!

Please ensure to arrive 30 minutes early!

Location
112 E Wacker Dr
East Wacker Drive
On Michigan & Wacker Dr., at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.1
(81 Ratings)
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Nickmb9295sz
Aug 10, 2025
It doesn’t need to be October to be creepy. - The crew was polite and helpful. The guide, Andy was funny and delightfully entertaining. It has always been the Sears Tower.
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Ruben_h
Aug 9, 2025
Chicago River Tour - Was a really funny experience, nice views, right on time and pick up location is great. People was friendly
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Carol_w
Aug 8, 2025
Take this tour! - Excellent tour. Great stories and the city at night was fabulous. We loved it.Great for all ages. Definitely worth it.
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Jessica_u
Aug 3, 2025
Top knotch - Andy was an excellent guide! We opted for the Creepy Cruise with the evening light on the water. Incredible stories and gorgeous views of the city! A must do in Chicago!
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1014beth
Aug 2, 2025
Mysterious Chicago - We enjoyed our cruise with Hailey listening to creepy local stories and events as we cruised the Chicago River. Even as a lifelong Chicagoan, I learned some new tales. Perfect for couples and families with teens. I think younger kids would be bored.
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Tonyacb4283rd
Jul 28, 2025
Creep Factor + Chicago Lights at Night = AWESOME - The views of the Chicago skyline and building were amazing. I've done the architectural tour during the day, and this was even better. Something about Chicago and the lights at night are magical. The creep factor of the tour was also a plus. Fun facts, some seemed random, but all in all - a great experience! We took our 12-year-old son and he was entertained the whole time.
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Bruce_h
Aug 10, 2025
My family and really... - My family and really enjoyed the set up and stories throughout the cruise. Getting others to shut up to hear the stories is the only issue for me
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Kassies883
Jul 27, 2025
River views and a few fun stories! - We had a great time seeing the sites of the river and Chicago at night. Some fun stories, and pleasant staff. Perfect weather to be on the river too!
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Tracy_g
Jul 31, 2025
I have been on several... - I have been on several boat tours on the Chicago River. This one is just ok. There were more legends told than facts. Random screaming was encouraged for no particular reason. I found this to be strange. Some parents may find it inappropriate for small children if they do not want them to hear ghost stories about murders. It was not what I expected or hoped for. I wanted more factual information. Thus might be fun to do closer to Halloween.
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Lawanda_m
Aug 9, 2025
Was singled out before... - Was singled out before even getting on boat. Staff called security claiming we didn’t have tickets when we did. Was very rude and disrespectful until another team member told them he checked my phone and saw my ticket. When asked if there was a bathroom I was told to use the Porta potty down the road before boarding.Worst experience ever!!
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