Tours/Chicago/Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.8(5)Chicago1h–1h 15min
VIATOR4.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)
At a glance
Duration
1h–1h 15min
Price from
$10 / person
Location
Chicago, United States
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
WalknTours
Meeting point
The tour starts at the entrance to the river walk. The tour then takes you down to the river walk where you'll walk along the river and under the bridges hearing the stories of those that haunt it now.
Description
Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime.
Why take this tour?
-It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone.
-Tour at your own pace and schedule
-Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience
-Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn.
-Great deal
-See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind.
-Listen again after taking the tour.
-The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime.
This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 10+)
$10
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour
Itinerary
10 min
You'll go to the site of the S.S. Eastland Memorial, and hear the story of how the ship sank, and the ghosts that haunt here now.
10 min
Tour tour guides you along the river walk sharing the stories of the city and those the haunt the river. You might even see a ghost for yourself, or hear one.
Pass by
the tour stops at the Chicago city hall and you'll learn about it's hauntings, set to themed music.
5 min
The tour walks down Couch Place, also known as Death Alley, as you learn about the fire in the theater that was one of the deadliest events in history. And the ghosts that walk here now.
5 min
The tour stops outside of the Marshall Field's Wholesale Store, and you'll hear how it was once used to heal the sick. But not all healed.
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
5 min
The tour goes to the hotel, outside, and tells the story of it's haunted rooms.
Pass by
learn about it's dark past.
Fine Arts Building
Pass by
the tour stops outside the Fine Arts Building and tells the story of it's artistic haunts
10 min
The tour ends at the historic The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, where you'll hear about multiple hauntings.
What's included
Included
tour on our walking tour app
see historic Chicago and it's haunted spots
Not included
no food, drinks or entrance tickets, this self guided tour is all outside.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
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How it compares in Chicago
Starting price $10 is 83% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Chicago
Excurgo comparison of 523 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour starts at the entrance to the river walk. The tour then takes you down to the river walk where you'll walk along the river and under the bridges hearing the stories of those that haunt it now. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by WalknTours.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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NoraMc74
June 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Informative and entertaining
I enjoy learning about hauntings and historical events when I visit places. This self-guided walking tour was well done. It was easy to navigate the streets with the map along with all the vocal cues. The walk was enjoyable and a nice way to spend an hour and a half. I extended my tour by taking extra time to visit the insides of some of the buildings and it was easy to pause and resume the tour when I got back to it. The voice over was engaging. I recommend this to anyone who would like to experience a different flavor of Chicago lore.
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sbadaracco
May 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Worth every penny, great detail on locations
It was great, easy to follow and great detail. The only issue I had that was disappointing was that at the Palmer house, it was mentioned that room 660 and 725 are haunted but the 6th and 7th floors are both meeting room spaces, no rooms. I don't know if a different part of the hotel had rooms on those floors or those rooms have been replaced with the meeting room spaces on both floors or if those rooms are on higher floors, which wouldn't make sense of course. Alas, it was disappointing not to find those rooms. Overall, it was a tour worth every penny and I ate at the Exchequer restaurant mentioned on the tour and it was delicious!
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LuxBronzed_ZsaZsa
November 10, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and entertaining tour! ;)
Wonderful historical tour. I throughly enjoyed the narrator’s voice and descriptions. The logistics were perfection, ends in the south loop, I highly recommend and will look for more tours with this company.
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tylerduffyproduction
October 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
This walking tour made my afternoon in Chicago an absolutely awesome time.
I had an absolutely awesome time on this walking tour. It was super well researched and historical fascinating. Stories from many different periods of time in Chicago’s past, with a wide variety of topics.
I will absolutely be checking in for tours with Greg from walkintours at every city I visit now.
It was such a fun and captivating way to learn about the city, and the narrations, audio engineering, and sound design is top quality and was absolutely fantastic.
Thanks so much for putting this together, I loved it.
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MaryAnne_M
April 9, 2024 · via Viator
Fun and informative.
The stories were great and informative. The narrator was fun to listen to. Lots of walking meant great exercise.
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