Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour
Description
Walk in the footsteps of Al Capone, John Dillinger, and real life ghost stories while hearing tales of Chicago's haunted past. Visit Prohibition Era speakeasy bars, sites of real life mob shootouts, and haunted tragedies that shape the city's legacy. This walking tour blends ghost stories, true crime history, and architectural landmarks to reveal the beauty and horror from one of America's most famous time periods, right where it happened. You'll gain special access to architectural interiors tied to famous history, as you are led by a trained historian tour guide through these famous sites. Learn where Chicago's history still whispers after dark!
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Itinerary
Our expert host will meet you at the starting point and begin to explain the architecture and haunted history along the Chicago River.
You will see historic buildings that operated as speakeasy bars of the Prohibition Era, and see famous spots connected to legendary bank robber John Dillinger.
Interact with the largest Picasso in the world as you learn about Chicago corruption, and the ghostly hauntings of the Chicago Theater District.
Go underground and explore the site of a famous 1920s gangster 'whack.' Learn about the exciting height of Prohibition gangster history, right where it happened.
Learn about the ghosts of the Art Institute, haunted hotels, and more paranormal activity around Chicago's biggest landmarks.
The tour ends a 5 minute walk from the start. Your host will end with incredible true crime stories, additional recommendations around Chicago, and will assist you with anything else you may need after your experience.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour, 1.0 Miles over 1.5 Hours
- Not recommended for travelers with a cold
Reviews(262)
I had a wonderful time. Great stories and sites. Andres was a fantastic, knowledgeable, funny guide.
Excellent tour. Andre was knowledgeable, fun, full of great stories. We saw real crime sites and a man who was carrying a pair of parrots. I digress. Highly recommend.
Braeden was an amazing tour guide. He was very personable, animated, and he knew how to tell the stories in a clear and interesting way. He even had some great pictures to go along with his stories. I appreciated the way he brought the history to life. We learned so much and enjoyed walking through the different areas of the city. Thank you. Braeden!
Braden is great! Awesome tour
I highly recommend this tour! Chicago history was extremely fascinating. Braiden was very knowledgeable, spoke well accommodating for the Chicago noise. I appreciated the jokes he cracked as well. Thank you so much!!
Braeden was awesome!! Highly recommend, lots of history and great facts
braeden was our tour guide and he was amazing, full of knowledge and fun facts about the city, the mob and the ghost stories
Andre was informative, fun and made the tour a great experience. Loved seeing Chicago downtown area from a difference point of view.
Highly recommend this tour! Tour guide was informative & entertaining. Great way to see Chicago & learn the dark side of Chicago history. I would go again. Hope more ghost tours are developed!
He was absolutely wonderful. I’ve done a lot of city tours across the U.S., as well as on other continents, and I can genuinely say he has been my favorite tour guide I’ve ever had. Fantastic storyteller, witty, intelligent, and very funny. Cannot recommend this tour enough.
