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Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tour: Explore Notorious Haunts
4.8
5,782 Ratings
Chicago
Immerse yourself in the history of Chicago by exploring the notorious haunts of gangsters and ghosts. Discover the locations frequented by infamous gangsters and the most haunted spots in the city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Loop - The area most associated with gangster era crime and haunting is know as “The Loop”. This was the cities vice district during the roaring 20’s and 1930’s riddled with speakeasy saloons, secret underground tunnels used by bootleggers and the headquarters of famous gangsters such as Al Capone. The tour is about 1.5 miles long with frequents stops and a refreshment/restroom break.
- Millennium Park - Home to Cloud Gate and a famous Chicago landmark.
- Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby - Stop for a break at the Palmer House Hotel, rumored to be haunted. The Palmer House Hotel is the oldest hotel in Chicago and considered the oldest continuously operating hotel in the USA.
- Chicago Riverwalk - You’ll walk along the Riverwalk during the tour, which is guided by a Historian. It is not theatrical, but rather the tales are told in a more “around the campfire” fashion. Spooky and verified ghost stories will be shared throughout the tour along with visiting the famous gangster hang outs.
- Cloud Gate - Will be seen on the tour - also known as “the bean!”
- The Chicago Theatre - Stop for photos at this famous Chicago landmark!
- The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - Tour ends at the Congress hotel, named one of the most haunted places in the State of Illinois. Al Capone set up his headquarters here, and his ghost is most frequently seen near his old suite on the 8th floor.
What's Included
- Walking tour exploring Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Curious about experiencing Chicago through the lens of specters and mobsters? Eager to dive deep into the legacy of this remarkable American metropolis, right from the sites that saw its birth? This tour covers the hideouts and hangouts of some of Chicago’s most infamous mobsters and numerous of the city’s most haunted spots!
Experience the perfect blend of both realms with this double-feature, historical guided stroll through Chicago’s mob and apparition tales, right from the renowned Chicago Loop Vice District! The tour sets off from 71 E Wacker Drive.
Location
71 E Wacker Dr
East Wacker Drive
The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern", which is adjacent to the Royal Sonesta Hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lindsey_s
Apr 24, 2024
Joseph was the best! Fun city tour! - Joseph our tour guide was great! He was knowledgeable and I could tell he loved to tell stories about the city!! He gave some great fun facts about the gangsters and ghosts of the city!
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Noccher
Apr 24, 2024
Ghosts and Al - Fun night and great tour guide. My daughter and I went on the tour as we love ghost tours, and add in gangsters...there you go. Mostly about AL Capone and not other Chicago gangsters. Nice walk around town. Tour guide was knowledgeable and fun.
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Lauren_b
Apr 24, 2024
Grant is awesome, great tour! - Grant was such an awesome tour guide, super dynamic and descriptive and loud enough to hear over the big city streets! We loved the hotel stop for the brownie, it made the experience super memorable.
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Kristina
Apr 24, 2024
Definitely worth checking out!! - We had Ty as a tour guide and he was super informative, entertaining, and made the tour a lot of fun. Really appreciated his patience and answering all of our questions. I have two teenage girls and an 8 year old and we all loved it! Highly recommend!!
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Kate_o
Apr 24, 2024
Gangsters and Ghosts Tour Made Our Day - Avery was a very engaging tour guide. He was informative and enthusiastic about the storytelling. My friends were visiting from New York City, and we all really enjoyed learning more about Chicago’s darker side.
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Rob_d
Apr 22, 2024
Highly recommended - I highly recommend the Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour. Sarah, our tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge, spoke clearly and loudly so all in the tour could hear over the background noise of the city. The most memorable ghost story was of the sinking of the USS Eastland and of the gangster stories, all about Al Capone and his rise to leadership of the south side Italian gang.
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Tanyad1298
Apr 22, 2024
Excellent and informative! - We went on the tour Saturday evening, April 20th. The tour was fantastic and Takka (sp?) was even more fantastic. She was engaging and informative. It was definitely a highlight to our Chicago weekend and one we will always remember!
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Robert_c
Apr 22, 2024
Gangsters and Ghosts Chicago - Our tour guide Grant was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Tour moved along at a nice pace with interesting stories and historical facts.
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Dila_s
Apr 22, 2024
Grant was amazing! He... - Grant was amazing! He told all of the ghost and gangster stories with flourish and even added several bonus stories. He was an excellent communicator and knew how to tell even the most sinister stories.
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Brittany_h
Apr 23, 2024
Highly enjoyable and informative. - A brilliant introduction to the modern history and key events of Chicago. Great tour kinds, clear and engaging with fun insights into the cities gory past. Wear warm clothes if going in winter/spring.
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