Chicago Mobs and Haunts Tour: Explore Historic Streets' Ghostly Secrets
4.6
106 Ratings
Chicago
Uncover the hidden secrets of Chicago's mobsters and haunted history on this thrilling tour. Walk the historic streets and alleys, and hear chilling tales from an expert local guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Buckingham Fountain - Built on reclaimed land from the remains of the Great Chicago Fire.
  • The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - Hear harrowing tales about one of the most haunted hotels in America.
  • Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Previously the “226 Club”, one of Al Capone’s favorite hangouts.
  • Chicago Loop - Explore under the “L”, once a hotbed of crime and vice.
  • West Couch Place - The Alley of Death, know for strange and supernatural activities.
  • Chicago River - Walk along the scenic waterway of age-old tragedies.
What's Included
  • Local guide with professional, entertaining narrative
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the age-old streets and lanes of Chicago where the specters of mobsters and apparitions of the doomed linger.

This expedition is specifically tailored for enthusiasts of history, authentic crime, and eerie enigmas. Anticipate a dark and grimy mix of Chicago’s gloomiest tales lurking in the obscurity of the Loop. From Grant Park to the Alley of Death, your proficient native guide will expose the city’s clandestine tales. Get ready for exhilarating surprises and a hint of spine-chilling elements.

Location
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
South Michigan Avenue
Meet your tour guide in front of the Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. The hotel address is 520 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says “ExperienceFirst”.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(106 Ratings)
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K5381svpatriciaa
May 28, 2024
Great tour - The tour was great and we enjoyed it very much! Our guide Leo was very nice and told us many interesting and funny stories. Patricia
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Cw549
May 19, 2024
Mobster tour - The tour was awesome! Kevin was knowledgeable about not only the history of the mobsters, but he also had amazing stories about other notorious events as well. He was entertaining and kept us engaged. Highly recommend if you are interested in some of the darker history of Chicago.
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Christianedeanneb
May 17, 2024
Great tour and guide - I found this tour among the attractions included in the GoCity pass, which I love. This is a fascinating tour, but unfortunately I have had at least 3 booking issues with ExperienceFirst in the past. This was no exception. The reason I took out one star. However, my family and I were able to work out the rescheduling offer from them. We actually found this specific tour very enjoyable and informative. Kevin is an excellent guide, so the rest of the stars are all for him. Thanks Kevin!
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1979spy
Apr 29, 2024
Fun with Mobsters - Kevin was an EXCELLENT tour guide. He was well spoken, he kept the stories interesting and he had a strong voice which was needed with the city noise and elevated trains. This tour was a wonderful way to learn a little more about Chicago and to stray a slightly off the main streets.
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Carlosra562hg
Apr 23, 2024
Kevin Rocks - Kevin was an excellent tour guide He really knew the history of Chicago and their dark side This is a totally must do tour to do The views and sites are excellent
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108phantomc
Apr 17, 2024
Mobsters and haunted mystery tour. - Really great experience and insight into Chicago and its colourful past. Kevin our guide was an excellent host and really informative.
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Johan
May 9, 2024
A good idea to fill an evening most. - This 2 hour tour gave us more insight into some mafia and legend facts. Although the subject matter is not really extensive, Ben, our guide, did a very good job. The circumstances during this tour were not optimal (including a demonstration and a lot of other "noise"), but he persevered well and completed the 2 hours nicely. Minuses: the place of appointment was not clear in the various emails. Ben talked quite quickly and often made jokes, which sometimes made it difficult to follow the story and we (as non-English speakers) lost the thread with some stories. A good choice to fill an evening.
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Laurenp822
Apr 21, 2024
Don’t waste your money - It was honestly a terrible tour. Guide wasn’t engaging at all. Gave a contrived script with very little detail or animation. Focused on all the tragedies/deaths of Chicago and we had to extrapolate that they turned into ghosts somehow. A few mentions that Al Capone “may have” done x,y or z.
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Elizabeth_r
May 28, 2024
Fraudulent service - Didn't get the service and now they're denying a refund. They lied and said to arrive at the buckingham fountain (see attached email) when I called the service when we arrived and no one was there, I was told 25 min later that we should have gone to the hotel location and now we were not entitled to a refund because they said the correct location. Really? Cause your email says otherwise. Horrible experience and waste of time. I will be disputing this fraudulent service with my bank.
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Jenniferag3561uu
May 1, 2024
Guide no show - Our guide didn’t show up. Very disappointing. There were about 25 people who all ended up having to find something else to do. How do I get a refund?
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