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Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tour: Explore Notorious Haunts
4.8
5,869 Ratings
Chicago
Immerse yourself in the history of Chicago by exploring the notorious haunts of gangsters and ghosts. Discover the locations frequented by infamous gangsters and the most haunted spots in the city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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!
- The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - 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.
What's Included
- Walking tour exploring Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Curious about experiencing Chicago through the lens of specters and mobsters? Eager to dive deep into the legacy of this remarkable American metropolis, right from the sites that saw its birth? This tour covers the hideouts and hangouts of some of Chicago’s most infamous mobsters and numerous of the city’s most haunted spots!
Experience the perfect blend of both realms with this double-feature, historical guided stroll through Chicago’s mob and apparition tales, right from the renowned Chicago Loop Vice District! The tour sets off from 71 E Wacker Drive.
Location
71 E Wacker Dr
East Wacker Drive
The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern", your guide will be waiting for you here!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jillwt8242op
May 17, 2024
Great time on the tour - We had a great time on the walking tour with Ayden as our guide. He was very friendly and informative. I would recommend this tour if you are in Chicago.
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122mk
May 16, 2024
Great way to see the city - Really enjoyed the tour with Taka. She was very knowledgeable and provided lots of good stories. She was very considerate and waited for all of our large tour group to get to the destination before speaking.
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Tinafc6217vq
May 16, 2024
Great tour with Avery - Avery was very friendly and knowledgeable! We learned a lot about Chicago history including Al Capone. I highly recommend this walking tour.
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Ashtonm260
May 16, 2024
Amazing tour! - We have a wonderful time on this tour! Avery, our guide, was super knowledgeable and entertaining, would definitely recommend for a corporate outing excursion!
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394lupep
May 15, 2024
Fun and learning experience. - Ty, the tour guide was fun, knowledgeable, and entertaining. It was a fun way to learn able Chicago’s gang history and ghost sites.
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Laurie_s
May 15, 2024
Fun tour - Less about Capone, more history and stories which I actually preferred. Our guide, Avery, was great and a lot of fun. Definitely recommended
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Cynthiaj52
May 15, 2024
Great tour with Baylor - We really enjoyed this informative tour with Baylor. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Chicago and her delivery of information was quite entertaining.
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864carenc
May 15, 2024
A fun and interesting way to spend the afternoon. - This city has an incredible history, which, unfortunately, includes a lot of tragedy. Baylor did a great job of blending intense stories with humor.
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Luis_i
May 28, 2024
Gangsters and (not) ghosts Walking Tour - Baylor was a great tour guide! But the "ghosts" part in the name of the tour sells something you are not going to hear about. This is a very interesting gangsters walking tour, but if your interested in seeing ghosts or even be in haunted places, you won't be satisfied.
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Robb_c
Jun 1, 2024
Disappointing - The tour was mostly forgettable. Tour guide was energetic but the stories lacked drama or interest. Told in a disparate way. The stories need to be reworked to make them compelling.
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