Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in Chicago

Overview

Interested in exploring Chicago from the perspective of ghosts and gangsters? Want to really immerse yourself in the history of this great American city, right from the locations that started it all? This tour visits the locations frequented by some of Chicago's most notorious gangsters along with many of the most haunted locations in Chicago!

You can get the best of both worlds with this 2 in 1, history-based guided walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories, right from the famous Chicago Loop Vice District! Tour departs from 71 E Wacker Drive.

City: Chicago

Fri 01 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Fri 01 Nov

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

Walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
This is a walking tour with limited group size to maintain social distancing.

What To Expect

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!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

sim02

Sep 2022

What a fun journey! Lizzy, our tour guide, was an energetic story teller that blended history and ghost lore together delightfully. For gangster history and ghost/spirit enthuisiasts this tour is for you. It is a walking tour with one rest stop towards the end; so empty your bladder before your journey! Get to the gathering EARLY. There wasn't a tour sign at the gathering site so you might have to ask "are you with Gangsters and Ghosts tour." Depending on the season... We went on the 8 o'clock tour in early September and it was perfect. The night lights were awesome and so was the weather. I can only imagine that as the season changes one may prefer the "warmer" day tour.

GarthDCray

Sep 2022

Truly enjoyed the delivery of our tour guide and the information shared was really interesting, but there seemed to be a lot more walking than info shared. I had hoped for it to be the reverse. At one point the guide said that there had been over 10,000 gangsters killed in the beer wars, so it seems to me that he could have pointed at just about anywhere along the way where someone had to have been smoked, and it would have helped to fill in some of the longer walks.

Stefi863

Sep 2022

This tour was a blast! Full of historical and factual information and the guide was very good! We walked many areas of the city and heard many stories that were fascinating! Highly recommended !