The 4 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 $35Best value

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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