• Cafe Brauer - Café Brauer exudes tranquility, yet it is surrounded by some of Chicago’s most somber history. Nearby, gang violence, catastrophic events, and mass tragedies have occurred.

Some suggest that such places retain this energy. Many visitors report sensing it - an inexplicable chill, as if something unseen lingers nearby.

• Lincoln Park Zoo - This zoo houses hundreds of animals… but it might also be the resting place for thousands of the deceased.

Post-Civil War, this area served as a cemetery. The city attempted to relocate the bodies, but many were left behind. Estimates suggest up to 10,000 individuals remain beneath the ground.

The Great Chicago Fire later swept through, obliterating grave markers and erasing identities, leaving the deceased unmarked and forgotten.

Over time, visitors and staff have reported unusual sightings - figures in period clothing, shadowy forms, and an unsettling feeling that something is amiss.

• Ulysses S. Grant Monument - This statue commemorates a Civil War hero and U.S. president, but here’s a lesser-known fact: Ulysses S. Grant believed in the supernatural.

He once claimed to have foreseen visions of his future long before his rise to power. Appropriately, his monument is located in one of Chicago’s most haunted areas. In 1892, a sudden storm emerged, and people gathered here for refuge. Then, lightning struck the statue.

Three individuals were killed instantly…

• Hotel Lincoln - JDV by Hyatt - Sometimes, the most unsettling places are those that aren’t haunted, because from here, you can observe everything that is.

The zoo. The park. The grounds where thousands were interred, where tragedies unfolded, where stories persist.
Writers and visitors alike have found inspiration from this view, as it is not just a skyline… it is a reminder of all that preceded.

• Spooky and historically accurate tour
• Suitable for all ages

• Gratuities

This is more than just a ghost tour; it’s an engaging narrative journey through one of Chicago’s most haunted areas, where authentic history and local myths intersect.

Unlike tours that focus solely on jump scares or folklore, this experience is based on actual events—from the hidden cemetery beneath Lincoln Park to the catastrophic fires, disasters, and tragedies that have shaped the city. Each location ties documented history with reported paranormal occurrences, providing the stories with depth, context, and authenticity.

Entirely set within Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s most picturesque areas, the contrast adds to its memorability: participants will stroll through scenic paths and tranquil views while discovering the dark history lying just beneath the surface.

Combining storytelling, humor, and ambiance, this tour feels less like a lecture and more like stepping into Chicago’s past as it subtly comes alive around the participants.

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