Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Embark on a haunted pub crawl in Chicago to uncover the city’s eerie history and hear spine-chilling ghost stories. Explore haunted bars and enjoy a drink while learning about the paranormal activity that still lingers in the Windy City.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Glascott’s Saloon - You’ll meet your tour group here to begin stories and grab a drink. Glascott’s has been family owned for four generations. The building was originally a meat market, but during Prohibition, it was known as “James Morley Soft Drinks” and operated as a speakeasy. Your costumed guide will tell you all about it!
  • Lincoln Park - Explore the spooky history of Lincoln Park!
  • Biograph Theatre - Hear all about the ghost of John Dillinger that haunts the alley beside the theater!
  • Lilly’s - Stop in for a drink and hear about their haunted residents.
  • Hook and Ladder - Hook and Ladder, and its sister bar Halligan, have a secret doorway connecting them. The owner is a volunteer firefighter, and the decor is in honor of Chicago’s Fire Department. The building that houses Halligan has been a bar for over 100 years! You’ll hear all about the bar and its ghostly former owner, John Weiss, when we stop in for a drink.
  • Oz Park - Along the tour route, we’ll walk by Oz Park. Did you know that one of the most celebrated authors of all time lived about 4 miles from here? L. Frank Baum, author of the beloved Oz books, is the namesake for this quaint park where you can find Dorothy’s Playlot, the Emerald Gardens, and character statues of the books!

The park is open until 11pm, and after nightfall, you might just run into some of its ghostly inhabitants.

  • King of Cups - Along our route, we’ll pass by Chicago’s first Spirit Lounge, King of Cups. This is a place that definitely appreciates spirits of any variety, with craft cocktails and a few hauntings of its own. They even offer nightly Tarot Card readings!

A few strange happenings have convinced employees that some otherworldly patrons have adopted the gothic bar as their regular watering hole…

  • The Red Lion Pub - Along our route, we’ll stop outside of one of the most famous haunted bars in Chicago and reveal its stories.
    The Red Lion opened in 1984, after massive reconstruction, in the former Dirty Dan’s Western Saloon. The place was transformed from a smoke ridden, grimy rat cemetery into a classic English pub. It has multiple spirits that are seemingly tied to the location.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
  • Tour escort/host
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a spine-chilling pub tour in Chicago, a unique blend of a ghost tour and bar crawl. This guided walking excursion delving into Chicago’s intriguing past and narrating its most eerie haunted tales.

Adorned in costume, your guide will take you on a 2.5-hour adventure, imparting tales from history and whispers of ghosts that still consider Chicago their dwelling. The tour includes stops at several bars allowing you time to savor a tasty drink (at your own cost) while hearing about the city’s daunting hauntings and rich history!

The sequence of the tour and bar stops depend on availability. All participants must be aged 21 or above with a valid ID. The tour doesn’t include alcoholic beverages.

  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum of 2 adults to book
Location
Glascott’s Saloon
North Halsted Street
Your tour begins at Glascott's Saloon, 2158 N Halsted. Your guide will meet you INSIDE the bar. Just look for the flapper or gangster at the front end of the bar.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sarah_h
Jul 26, 2024
Katie is awesome! - Katie was wonderful! Loved her stories and passion for her job! I would highly recommend Katie and this tour.
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Aine_t
Jul 22, 2024
Cheers to a fun night - We had a great night!! Katie was amazing.. we loved all the stops and her stories were great.. we would highly recommend this tour and recommend Katie!
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726shadrachh
Jul 20, 2024
Great experience!! - The Booze and Boos tour was absolutely phenomenal!! We had a wonderful time with Katie as we toured the haunted and historic sites with great entertainment and ambience! She was a talented storyteller and great host that made the experience hauntingly good!!
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A7048odmattb
Jul 20, 2024
Fun Night in Chicago - Had a great time touring some local bars while hearing stories from our tour guide, Katie. Definitely a fun evening in Chicago!
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54carsonr
Jul 6, 2024
Great ghost stories! - Katie was a great guide with interesting and spooky stories. She kept us safe in the city and the bars all night. She had great drink recommendations and gave lots of personality to the tour!
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Melissado1157sj
Jul 5, 2024
Katie is amazing! - Katie was absolutely amazing and I loved how she told the stories, I was genuinely creeped out! Definitely learned a lot about Lincoln Park and had a blast at all the stops! Thanks again for everything!
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Lbarrett8297
Jun 30, 2024
Thanks Katie!! - Katie was an awesome tour guide! Lots of fun and lots of spooks! Perfect walking to bar ratio. And the bars were really cool. We will be back at some point :)
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Faith_p
Jun 30, 2024
So much fun! - Lara was awesome! We had so much fun! Definitely recommend! The bars were really cool and the stories were so interesting. I learned so much about Chicago while having fun!
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Adam_b
Jun 30, 2024
Katie rocks - Katie was so super excellent and made the entire thins worthwhile and fun to do! A really great night out learning about an area I've lived in for years
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Bragb2024
Jun 30, 2024
Kaite is a Queeeeeeen - Kaite is an absolute QUEEN! TERRIFIC tour guide for a fabulous night out of drinks and the spooky scary. Learned so much about a place I've lived in for YEARS, including many bars I will definitely revisit. Highly recommend!
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