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Chicago Ghost Tour: Haunted History Unveiled
5.0
54 Ratings
Chicago
Explore Chicago’s haunted past with a historian guide. Discover ghost stories, mob shootouts, and Prohibition secrets on this thrilling walking tour.
Explore Chicago’s haunted past with a historian guide. Discover ghost stories, mob shootouts, and Prohibition secrets on this thrilling walking tour.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chicago River - The knowledgeable host will greet participants at the starting location and share insights into the architecture and eerie history along the Chicago River.
- River North - Discover historic buildings that once served as speakeasy bars during the Prohibition Era, and visit notable sites linked to the infamous bank robber John…
- Chicago River - The knowledgeable host will greet participants at the starting location and share insights into the architecture and eerie history along the Chicago River.
- River North - Discover historic buildings that once served as speakeasy bars during the Prohibition Era, and visit notable sites linked to the infamous bank robber John Dillinger.
- Picasso Statue - Engage with the world’s largest Picasso while learning about Chicago’s corruption and the spectral hauntings of the Chicago Theater District.
- Chicago Pedway - Venture underground to explore the scene of a notorious 1920s gangster incident. Delve into the thrilling peak of Prohibition-era gangster history, right where it unfolded.
- Millennium Park - Uncover tales of the Art Institute’s ghosts, haunted hotels, and other paranormal activities surrounding Chicago’s major landmarks.
- Chicago Cultural Center - The tour concludes a short 5-minute walk from the starting point. The host will wrap up with fascinating true crime stories, offer further recommendations around Chicago, and provide any additional assistance needed after the tour.
What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Go Inside Famous Hotels
- Expert Tour Guide
- Go Inside Famous Hotels
What's Not Included
- Tips and Gratuities for Tour Guide
- Tips and Gratuities for Tour Guide
Additional Information
Explore the paths once tread by Al Capone, John Dillinger, and experience real-life ghost stories as you uncover tales of Chicago’s eerie past. Discover Prohibition Era speakeasy bars, locations of actual mob shootouts, and tragic hauntings that have shaped the city’s history.
This walking tour combines ghost stories, true crime history, and…
Explore the paths once tread by Al Capone, John Dillinger, and experience real-life ghost stories as you uncover tales of Chicago’s eerie past. Discover Prohibition Era speakeasy bars, locations of actual mob shootouts, and tragic hauntings that have shaped the city’s history.
This walking tour combines ghost stories, true crime history, and architectural landmarks to showcase the beauty and terror of one of America’s most renowned eras, right where it all unfolded.
Gain exclusive access to architectural interiors linked to significant history, guided by a knowledgeable historian through these iconic sites. Discover where Chicago’s history continues to whisper after dark!
- This is a walking tour, 1.0 Miles over 1.5 Hours
- Not recommended for travelers with a cold
Location
238 N State St
North State Street
We meet in front of Chase Bank at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Pedrosq4587ox
Jan 6, 2026
Amazing - The tour is focused on ghosts, dark history, mob stories, and the city’s past, and it was an outstanding experience.
The highlight was definitely our guide, Andre. He is incredibly engaging, knowledgeable and funny, with a storytelling style that keeps you hooked from start to finish. This wasn’t just a list of facts — he skillfully connected historical events, infamous mob figures, urban legends, and the broader context of Chicago’s history in a way that felt natural and captivating. The tour strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and historical depth. Even if you already know a bit about Chicago’s past, you’ll learn something new, and if you don’t, you’ll walk away with a much richer understanding of the city — especially its darker and more mysterious side.
It was fun, insightful, and truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Chicago beyond the usual attractions.
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Nikki_p
Jan 5, 2026
Andre was extremely... - Andre was extremely formative and enthusiastic, fun to listen to. We thoroughly enjoyed this interesting tour. Highly recommend this tour. He explained some of the beautiful architecture, crime and ghost stories. The walk was enjoyable. We went inside some of the buildings. Macy's and the Palmer were beautiful.
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Cloeys2026
Jan 5, 2026
Great tour for crime and paranormal enthusiasts! - Excellent tour! Highly reccomend! Really cool stories and fun facts. Our host Andre was great and is a great storyteller.
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Gwendolyn_s
Jan 2, 2026
Chicago’s history comes alive! - What a gem of a tour. The host was animated, funny and told great stories about the gangsters and ghosts of Chicago.
The tour was well designed and made the city’s history come alive. My teenage boy, who has never been here, loved all of it! He indicated that “it was a great way to see the city! 5 stars”
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Marisar511
Dec 30, 2025
Interesting and fun - It was not so much spooky or much about ghosts but interesting and mysterious history about Chicago. I went with my friend and my daughter and her friend ages 14 and 15. The girls had fun and the tour guide was entertaining. 90 minutes was a good amount of time for our group.
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Lynn_h
Dec 29, 2025
This tour was fun and... - This tour was fun and informative. Andre was very engaging and took us to interesting places. Would like to take his other tours.
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B1899ygerink
Dec 29, 2025
A fun and unique way to experience the city whether you’re a visitor or resident - Such a fun experience! Andre was a great guide he has the ability to draw you in with a little bit of history and creepy rolled into one 😊
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Michele_m
Dec 29, 2025
I had an absolutely... - I had an absolutely amazing time on this tour in Chicago! From start to finish, the experience was engaging, spooky, and so much fun. Our guide was knowledgeable and energetic, sharing eerie stories, real history, and local legends in a way that kept everyone hooked. The locations we visited were fascinating.
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Eoindooley48
Dec 28, 2025
Best tour in Chicago! - Andre was a great host and made the already interesting criminal history of Chicago even more exciting. Along with some ghost stories and great concise information about some of Chicago’s darkest days. Would 100% recommend anyone to do this tour and it was the best thing we have done so far on our trip. (Lots of interesting Irish history to bring back with us)
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Zombieflu
Dec 27, 2025
Great tour of Chicago has bits of everything - Wonderful tour! Perfect mix of history, ghosts and architecture. Would recommend!! Loved the little hidden gems we saw!! He also survived our Nashville humor 😂😂❤️
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