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.
- 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…
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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.
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- Local guide
- Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
- Tour escort/host
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.