Chicago's Dark Side: Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
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Chicago
About
Discover Chicago’s dark side on a chilling 2-hour walking tour. Strolling just under 2 miles at an easy pace, we reveal stories of gangsters, tragedies, and restless spirits hidden behind the city’s glamorous façade. Hear of hidden mob headquarters, psychopaths in plain sight, and disasters like the Iroquois Fire and Eastland Disaster.
Join us in exploring historic interiors where gangsters once gathered and ghosts are said to linger. Along the way, explore the roots of ghost lore—are they real sightings or tricks of architecture? Decide for yourself if Chicago’s most haunted tales are fact or fiction. Perfect for fall nights and curious minds, this tour blends true crime, gangster history...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
34 W Erie St
We meet directly in front of the Fedex store, near the corner of Erie & Dearborn. Please check in with your guide upon arrival!
Return
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
This tour ends near (or inside) the most haunted hotel in the country!
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
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River North
We will surprise you with our itinerary -- half in River North, half in Chicago's Loop neighborhood. We will visit various dark sites in both neighborhoods, including the hotel where a psychopathic serial killer stayed after committing his crimes, and a gangster hangout with a hidden vault.
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Chicago
We are purposely giving a vague description of where we'll be so that you'll be surprised at every turn with the tales of ghosts, gangsters, disasters, and more! From cold spots, to dead energy, to stories of the macabre, this tour will show you the darker side of Chicago.
Chicago's Dark Side: Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
(42) Reviews
Chicago
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About
Discover Chicago’s dark side on a chilling 2-hour walking tour. Strolling just under 2 miles at an easy pace, we reveal stories of gangsters, tragedies, and restless spirits hidden behind the city’s glamorous façade. Hear of hidden mob headquarters, psychopaths in plain sight, and disasters like the Iroquois Fire and Eastland Disaster.
Join us in exploring historic interiors where gangsters once gathered and ghosts are said to linger. Along the way, explore the roots of ghost lore—are they real sightings or tricks of architecture? Decide for yourself if Chicago’s most haunted tales are fact or fiction. Perfect for fall nights and curious minds, this tour blends true crime, gangster history...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
34 W Erie St
We meet directly in front of the Fedex store, near the corner of Erie & Dearborn. Please check in with your guide upon arrival!
Return
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
This tour ends near (or inside) the most haunted hotel in the country!
