The 15 Most Popular Chicago Ghost Tours

1.Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,155 reviews · from $52Our pick

Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s Loop with a historian guide, hearing true stories about Al Capone, bootleggers, haunted hotels, the SS Eastland, and Death Alley. Stops include Millennium Park, the Palmer House, Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel. A minibus option adds one stop at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse.

“Taka our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of area. The tour was managed time wise and we were all able to know what we were doing and stay together. I learned a lot about the area that I had never knew about before. She spoke so everyone could hear her in the busy loud city and kept everyone's attention.”

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2.Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,697 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s South Loop with an English-speaking historian guide, hearing true crime tales, ghost legends, and Al Capone stories. Visit the Chicago Riverwalk, Death Alley, Palmer House, the Chicago Theatre, Cloud Gate, the Art Institute, and the Congress Hotel. A 20-minute break adds welcome breathing room.

“Chris was a great tour guide! He did an awesome job giving us history and guiding us around the city. I had no idea Chicago had all these interesting stories! Glad I booked this tour. He also gave good advice on local food spots and places to go on a Saturday night. Thanks again!”

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3.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

You’ll tour a 6,000-square-foot Chicago exhibition filled with torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution displays. Use the included audio guide at your own pace, then try the ghost-hunting app as you explore. Expect dim lighting, gruesome wax scenes, hands-on exhibits, and a visit best suited to adults and older children with an adult.

“I spent almost 3 hours there and I would go back again. If you’re into history and/or gore, it’s a must see”

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4.Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Join a costumed Nightly Spirits guide such as Katie, Lara, Laura, or Mallory for a 2.5-hour walk through Lincoln Park’s haunted bars and hidden corners. You’ll hear stories at Glascott’s, Lilly’s, Hook and Ladder, and nearby landmarks, with drinks purchased separately. Groups are capped at 12 and the minimum age is 21.

“Chicago has a lot of very cool ghost experiences as well some great venues to hear about them. Our guide - Katie was awesome. She made it very personalized.”

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5.Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride with Chicago Hauntings through the city’s darkest stories, from the Devil Baby at Hull-House to Al Capone’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre site and John Dillinger’s final scene. Guides such as Tony, Larry, Jen, and Joann mix history with ghost-hunting tools, including EMF readers and dowsing rods, during several short walks.

“This tour is a must, if you love to Chicago history with a spook twist! The equipment was a plus, it added some excitement to each stop. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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6.Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk through Lincoln Park with guides such as Elliot, Rachel, Carrie, Josephine, and Alec, hearing documented hauntings, crime stories, and local legends. The one-hour route visits Julia Porter Park, the Alphawood Foundation Building, Red Lion Pub, the former Biograph Theater, and Oz Park. An extended option adds more stops and stories.

“Great experience with spooky historical background! Vivid storytelling by our guide, Particularly liked the story about the Golden Dagger Tavern!”

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7.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Enter Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum and explore at your own pace with an English or Spanish audio guide. Wax figures show how historic punishment, restraint, interrogation, and execution devices were used. Add the ghost-hunting app for an eerie side activity. Bring headphones and a charged smartphone.

“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical museum—think more thrilling than educational! Perfect for those who love history with a twist. Just be prepared for some graphic stuff! Overall, a fun and eerie experience that’s worth a visit.”

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8.Ghosts & Hauntings of the Windy City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $27

Walk about a mile through Lincoln Park with a US Ghost Adventures guide, hearing tales of mobsters, serial killers, Prohibition, and the Victorian woman in white. Meet at the Tin Man in Oz Park, visit several eerie sites, and return to the same spot. Guides such as Alec V. and Tammie bring the stories to life.

“My 12 year old son and I had great time on this tour! Tammy was super knowledgeable about the area and the history. It was like walking around the area with a group of friends! Totally recommend this tour!!”

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9.Historic Gangsters & Ghosts Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 45 reviews · from $45

Join an English-speaking guide aboard Mercury for a 90-minute Chicago River cruise at twilight. You will pass the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower while hearing dark tales of the Eastland disaster, the Chicago Fire, H. H. Holmes, mobsters, and reported hauntings. Drinks are available to buy onboard.

“So much fun and so much history fed onto us in forms of tales and stories. Loved it all!”

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10.Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Start at the Chicago History Museum at 8 p.m. for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Lincoln Park with a paranormal guide such as Tony or Joanne. Hear about the Great Fire, Suicide Bridge, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Couch Mausoleum, and the old City Cemetery while using EMF readers and other ghost-hunting tools.

“I loved hearing the history of the mobsters while seeing the historical sights of some them. It was also fun to use some of the tools our tour guide Tony brought to enhance the experience.”

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11.Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join Ghost City Tours of Chicago at 8:30 pm for a 90-minute adults-only walk through haunted theaters, libraries, museums, hotels, and Capone lore. Guides such as Joe and James bring humor and energy to stories about the Iroquois Theatre fire, Room 441, Frederick Hild, and Chicago’s famous Alley of Death.

“Unfortunately, the cold weather really put a damper on the tour. IT has hard to hear and follow the tour guide.”

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12.Haunted Ghosts & The Chicago Outfit Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride a Segway through downtown Chicago with a costumed guide such as Jeremy, Kevin, Tammie, or Carrie. After hands-on training, visit the Iroquois Theatre fire site, a haunted Michigan Avenue ballroom, the Chicago River, and locations tied to notorious gang murders. The two-hour evening tour suits curious beginners age 12 and up.

“After a 26hour trip from Australia, none of us felt like doing this tour hours after arriving. Thank goodness we did as it was fantastic. Also it was just before Halloween so even more spooky”

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13.Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Luxury Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours touring Chicago’s Loop and nearby landmarks by bus with a guide such as Ty, Alan, Kris, Matthew, Avery, or Karina. Hear Prohibition stories, see Frank Nitti’s vault at Harry Caray’s, take in river and skyline views, and visit sites linked to Al Capone, haunted hotels, deadly fires, and old gang conflicts.

“Our group of 11 friends and family had a fantastic time! Avery our tour guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. Many of us grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but learned so much about Chicago. We had a luxury tour bus. We did three stops to get out and leaRead more”

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14.Ghosts of Chicago Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your guide at Millennium Monument at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through downtown Chicago. You’ll hear family-friendly stories about the Devil Baby of Hull-House, H.H. Holmes, Lincoln Park’s burial grounds, the Congress Plaza Hotel, John Dillinger, and the Eastland disaster. Guide Joe has earned special praise for his warm, entertaining approach.

“Worst ghostly tour in Chicago. The tour guide was super nice and energetic but that didn’t make up for the fact that she was 25 minutes late and her stories, though mildly interesting, were not scary or ghostly at all. It was really awkward… everyone in my group was rolling eyes and embarrassed for her and … bored.”

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15.Chicago Ghosts & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $49

Begin at the Congress Plaza Hotel and walk downtown with a paranormal guide such as Kelly. Hear stories of H. H. Holmes, the Iroquois Theatre fire, the S.S. Eastland disaster, Death Alley, and the Everleigh Club before ending at the Clark Street Bridge.

“The tour was very interesting and informative. It was very fun and our tour guide Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun!”

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