Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
Description
We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South Loop district with your historian guide, uncovering the many mysteries hidden behind every turn. Walk through Chicago's notorious South Loop, known as a vice district during the 1920s and 30s. Stroll through this now upmarket area of the city which was once home to underground speakeasies, secret tunnels, and bootleggers. Hear the true stories of Chicago's bloody past and the gangsters who caused havoc in the city. See the places notorious figures such as Al Capone used to party, make deals, and carry out "business". Discover the legends of the ghosts that are said to lure along the Chicago Riverwalk and the aptly named Death Alley. Stop at haunted locations including Palmer House, and the Chicago Theatre, before finishing outside the Congress Hotel, one of the most haunted places in Illinois.
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As we cruise along the historic Chicago Riverwalk, look down at the dark waters that hold some of the city's deepest secrets. During the roaring 1920s, this waterfront was the lifeblood of Al Capone’s bootlegging empire
Snap a photo under one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States—the glowing, six-story-high "CHICAGO" marquee
step inside the breathtaking, gold-leafed lobby of the Palmer House, a masterpiece of Gilded Age opulence. While it looks like a royal palace today, this historic hotel holds a dark and legendary past
Stand beneath the gleaming, liquid-mercury surface of Cloud Gate—Chicago’s iconic center piecing sculpture
Guarded by its two famous bronze lions, The Art Institute of Chicago is world-renowned for its masterpieces—but it also holds a few spectral secrets.
Prepare yourself as we approach the imposing facade of the Congress Plaza Hotel, widely known as one of the most haunted buildings in Illinois. During the height of Prohibition, notorious mob boss Al Capone practically made this hotel his headquarters
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(117)
Chris is a great tour guide, the tour is awesome
Chris absolutely made this tour! He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and a fantastic storyteller who brought Chicago’s history, gangsters and ghost stories to life. He was definitely the highlight of the experience and made the tour both entertaining and fascinating. The history and stories throughout the tour were great and we learned a lot about Chicago that we never would have known otherwise. The only thing we would have enjoyed was getting to actually go inside some of the locations rather than seeing most of them from the outside. That said, Chris’s personality, knowledge and storytelling really made the experience. He kept the tour interesting and fun from beginning to end. If you take this tour, ask for Chris if you can, he’s worth it!
Chris was great! He’s a natural born storyteller, warm, funny, and personable. We had a great time!
Great tour and learned new things. I only gave a lower rating, because some of the info was not correct.
My family and I are here for a convention. It was cool to walk though this beautiful city and to hear the history of things that occurred. Was even more fascinating that the Palmer house was included as we are staying here.
Max was a wonderful guide on the Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour. He recounted events throughout the tour in a way that showed his interest in the topics and held the group’s attention.
Awesome experience. Chris is a great tour guide!
Chris was great! Really informative and fun to listen to
This was such a great tour! Our guide Chris was amazing and super informative! Definitely recommend this tour.
Details of events shared were inaccurate. Tanner was very engaging and great story teller; needs to convey facts. I.e. Capone did not kill big Jim, they hired a hitman out of NY to come in and do the job. Also, 844 died on the western electric vacation on the Chicago river, not thousands.
