Chicago Ghost Tour: Haunting History Revealed

Discover the dark side of Chicago on this 2-hour walking tour. Explore sites of death, tragedy, and hauntings, and learn about the city’s darkest characters and stories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • River North - Prepare to be amazed by our itinerary, which is split between River North and Chicago’s Loop neighborhood. Explore intriguing dark sites in both areas, including the hotel where a notorious serial killer stayed after his crimes, and a gangster hideout featuring a secret vault.
  • Chicago - We’ve intentionally kept the details vague…
What's Included
  • Expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Uncover the mysterious side of Chicago with a spine-tingling 2-hour walking tour. Covering nearly 2 miles at a leisurely pace, this tour unveils tales of gangsters, tragedies, and restless spirits lurking behind the city’s glamorous exterior. Discover hidden mob hideouts, psychopaths in plain sight, and calamities like the Iroquois Fire and Eastland…

Location
34 W Erie St
West Erie Street
We meet directly in front of the Fedex store, near the corner of Erie & Dearborn. Please check in with your guide upon arrival!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Palma_d
Apr 10, 2026
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke loudly enough that I could hear everything. He walked at a moderate speed.
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Nervous716
Apr 9, 2026
Awesome tour! - Our tour guide, Scott, was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved all the spooky stories—what a great way to see Chicago!
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Q3148channetteg
Apr 3, 2026
Excellent tour! - Scott was such an amazing tour guide. He was engaging and the stories were told with empathy and respect to historical accuracy. Highly recommend if you are a true crime and/or paranormal enthusiast.
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Voyager40900467889
Apr 3, 2026
awesome - scott is very nice and fun 5 stars
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Stanleyt706
Mar 26, 2026
Great - Really well educated tour guide and I had a great walking time and get a lot of new knowledge of this great city.
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Anthony_s
Mar 15, 2026
Great time on tour - Despite being a cold snowy afternoon and having to navigate the St Paddy’s day activities in the city we had a great time.
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Mariahk490
Mar 7, 2026
Very informative - Very good, informative, and knowledgeable tour! Learned a lot even as a native Chicagoans. Tour is not suitable for slow walkers though, it was fast paced to be able to see all the buildings in the time limit.
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Mjkreitzer
Mar 5, 2026
Definitely worth taking this tour! - The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. We learned a lot of interesting things we didn’t know even after being to Chicago multiple times. Definitely glad we did this tour!
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Brooke_c
Mar 5, 2026
Scott was a great guide. ... - Scott was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable on Chicago history. We throughly enjoyed the tour.
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Mridaanik
Mar 5, 2026
Chicago’s dark side tour review - I had a great time walking through the streets of Chicago and learning more about its dark history. Our tour guide Scott was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming with lots of information. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).