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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour | 2 hours

7121 Reviews | Chicago
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Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
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$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
  • Expert Guide
  • Gratuities

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! Upgrade to the bus tour option to experience the same spine-chilling stories by minibus. Includes one stop for an immersive experience.

Meeting points

Walking tour meeting location: The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern", your guide will be waiting for you here!

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Itinerary

  • 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.

    35 minutes

  • Millennium Park

    Home to Cloud Gate and a famous Chicago landmark.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    20 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • Cloud Gate (Pass By)

    Will be seen on the tour - also known as "the bean!"

  • The Chicago Theatre

    Stop for photos at this famous Chicago landmark!

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Tour ends at the Congress hotel, named one of the most haunted places in the State of Illinois. Al Capone set up his headquarters here, and his ghost is most frequently seen near his old suite on the 8th floor.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    This is the stop for the bus tour option.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

October 25100% refund
October 26No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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7121 reviews

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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 6298 reviews with 5 stars

Great time!

Published on Jan, 2025

Taka was our guide and she was fantastic. We had such a good time, she was a very good story teller, loud and clear. Lots of interesting information. We learned alot and had a lot of fun.

Love Walking Around Chicago--Even When it's Bitter Cold!

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a very cold, windy Chicago night but the tour guide braved it out so we did too--and so glad we did! It was interesting listening to all of the stories about Chicago while wallking around the streets at night. We really enjoyed the tour but will never swim in the water in and around Chicago! Lol

Cool little adventure.

Published on Jan, 2025

Karinna was our guide for this tour and she was fantastic! Temperature outside was 10 degrees and her excitement and enthusiasm for her tour made us completely forget about it! She was so packed full of knowledge and it was clear to us that she is bought into her job here. Highly recommend.

Great Tour for the Price!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Lilly, did an excellent job. We learned something new with each step and stop of the tour. The tour is timed very well.

Amazing tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Baylor did a fantastic job as our guide on this interesting and entertaining tour. Lots of fun historical facts, the whole family enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend.

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