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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Teresa_H

Nov 2022

Baylor was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the history and was very engaging! Highly recommend doing this tour if you're in Chicago!

Passenger23331

Nov 2022

Our tour guide, Lizzy , was very knowledgeable and described the people and events in an engaging and entertaining way that kept my attention and interest. I enjoyed learning more about this time period in Chicago's history; however, I would have liked more emphasis on the mob history and seeing more of the buildings and places that mob activity took place, as that was my main interest and reason for taking the tour, and less "ghosts". I do know that time is limited and it is hard to get everything in. All in all I did enjoy the Gangsters and Ghosts tour- the tour was well organized, Lizzy is a great guide, I learned some new things about the mobs in Chicago, and I enjoyed the ghost stories. One frustration was that when I booked the tickets there was no mention of different rates for different ages. Only one rate was shown. Even though we had a toddler with us I ended up paying the same for his ticket as no other options were shown on the "booking" site. But on my confirmation email it said I had purchased all adult tickets, and i later learned that children under 6 were free. So we ended up paying $35 extra for our tour.

Kara_B

Nov 2022

Our tour guide Conor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was a great way to get a taste of Chicago!