Chicago Ghost Tour: Haunting History Unveiled

Explore Chicago’s haunted history on a spine-chilling walking tour. Discover eerie tales of the Congress Hotel, H. H. Holmes, and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - Embark on a spine-chilling journey at the Congress Hotel, famed for its eerie atmosphere and ghostly tales. Uncover why this historic site is often dubbed the most haunted hotel in Chicago.
  • James M. Nederlander Theatre - Visit the location of the tragic 1903 Iroquois Theatre Fire, where 602…
What's Included
  • Chilling stories of two of America’s most infamous serial killers
  • Paranormal Expert Tour Guides
  • Super fun night out in Chicago
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Windy City is known for its food, architecture, and haunting history! Walk with us as the sun sets through downtown Chicago, hearing some of the most gruesome and creepy Chicago stories. The first stop is the Congress Hotel, the most haunted hotel in Chicago. Walk along the streets that H. H. Holmes, Chicago’s first serial killer, wandered as he…

Location
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
South Michigan Avenue
Tour begins in front of the Congress Plaza Hotel at 520 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60605
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nelbo_01
Aug 24, 2025
Such a fun + insightful way to experience Chicago. 💯 recommend. - This tour was one of the best experiences we had in Chicago. James was an excellent storyteller who tied in the perfect amount of history, suspense, and levity. It was such a great way to see Chicago, too! We chose this tour over the others because we wanted one that focused on the ghosts/folklore of Chicago without the typical gangster/mob stuff, and it exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Chicago's darker history or ghost stories.
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Kimberly_g
Aug 3, 2025
Windy City Ghost 👻 - James was a fabulous tour guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He connected with everyone in our group! 👻
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F3634eekathrynt
Jul 19, 2025
Awesome tour! - Our tour guide, James, was amazing! We loved every minute of the tour. James had a way of really drawing you into the moments he was describing and really took us back into the history with his delivery. We also got to experience parts of the city we never noticed before.
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Emma_r
Jun 30, 2025
James is very... - James is very knowledgeable and was very animated while telling the wide array of ghost stories. Highly recommend!
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Emily_j
Mar 27, 2025
Very interesting tour to... - Very interesting tour to learn about the history of the ghosts of Chicago, and where they originated from!
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Brianna_s
Mar 17, 2025
Fun and Informative Tour - The tour was very interesting and informative. It was very fun and our tour guide Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun!
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Beccag599
Feb 10, 2025
Fun Night in Chicago! - This was my husband's first trip to Chicago and we knew we wanted to hit all the major sites. This was a last minute booking for us - we figured it was a good way to do something a little less touristy. We loved it! Mike was a great guide and we got some really fun creepy and scandalous history. The group size was not too big, even close to Halloween.
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Jaysy7114ze
Feb 7, 2025
Chicago Ghost Tour - We took nearly back-to-back tours with this company while in Chicago. Wasn't my choice to do the Ghost tour, but when the wife insists... I was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it. These tourguides seem very experienced and great personalities. We look up Tours by Foot in every vacation town we go to lately - such a fun way to experience a new city.
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Amy_a
Oct 28, 2024
We had the BEST guide!!!... - We had the BEST guide!!! She was extremely knowledgeable and fun!! Highly recommend this tour!! Go today!
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Daydream09759515365
Oct 21, 2024
An Entertaining and Haunting Tour! - I had a fantastic experience with Tours by Foot! Mike made the ghost tour both thrilling and fun, perfectly balancing history with a touch of spookiness!
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).