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15 Best Chicago Ghost Tours

The haunted side of the second city: ghost bus rounds of the fire and Resurrection Mary lore, booze-and-boos walking crawls and hauntings told at the original addresses. Chicago’s disasters left a deep bench of stories; the guides keep them honest.

1.Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Discover Chicago’s dark past with this 2-hour guided walking tour exploring gangsters, ghosts, and haunted landmarks in the South Loop district.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The tour was great, good stories told in a quite catchy way. Including a stroll through downtown, not too far but still got to discover a lot! Our guide was amazing, telling the stories with real enthusiasm and you could tell he enjoys entertaining people.…”

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

Explore Chicago’s dark side at the Medieval Torture Museum with an audio guide and ghost-hunting app. Learn, touch, and experience 6000 sq. ft. of gruesome history.

★ 5.0

“It was easy to find, interactive and accurate not for the faint of heart and strong stomach it does show actual torture practices of Medevile times I am looking forward to watching it grow”

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3.Chicago Mobs and Haunts Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's dark side with this mob and haunt walking tour. Discover haunted hotels, mob hangouts, and supernatural stories for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“If in winter months dress warm! You will learn of Chicago history from a talented story teller. Our tour guide, Mitchell, was very accommodating.”

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4.Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's haunted past on this 2.5-hour ghost pub crawl, exploring historic bars, spooky stories, and hidden city corners with a lively guide.

★ 5.0

“Katie led a fun and informative tour in the Lincoln Park neighborhood! We visited three bars and several additional landmarks. I highly recommend this for tourists and locals alike!”

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5.Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Explore Chicago’s spooky side on this 3-hour ghost bus tour. See haunted sites, hear chilling stories, and enjoy a comfortable, informative ride for $59.

“Our son was living his best life w the EMF ready the guide let him use. A very interactive experience.”

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7.Chicago: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

Discover Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum with an engaging audio guide and ghost hunting app. An immersive experience for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.

★ 4.7

“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…”

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8.Haunted Chicago: Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's haunted past and notorious gangsters on this 1.5-hour walking tour, exploring speakeasies, mob sites, and ghostly tales with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“What a gem of a tour. The host was animated, funny and told great stories about the gangsters and ghosts of Chicago. The tour was well designed and made the city’s history come alive. My teenage boy, who has never been here, loved all of…”

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

Discover Chicago’s haunted side on this 1-hour ghost tour through Lincoln Park, led by expert guides sharing spine-chilling stories and eerie sights.

★ 4.5

“Tammie was an excellent guide, engaging and full of interesting stories. Other people on the tour squealed with delight as she told them tales of ghosts. Also some great history thrown in!!”

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10.Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour

Discover Chicago's haunted history on a 2-hour Lincoln Park ghost investigation tour, complete with paranormal equipment and captivating stories.

★ 5.0

“Said it started and returned at the same place so parked car .2 miles from meeting place. Half way through tour guide said it ended about 1.2 miles away from the beginning. I had three grandchildren with me and we had to walk 1.2 miles…”

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

Discover Chicago’s haunted history on this adults-only ghost tour, exploring eerie sites, chilling stories, and malevolent spirits for a spooky night out.

★ 4.5

“This was a fun tour, something that you can do at night when things slow down. I enjoyed the experience and the interesting facts of what makes this city spooky! Joe was a great guide with a lot of knowledge and a fun personality. I…”

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12.Chicago Segway Tour: Haunted Crime & The Outfit

Explore Chicago's haunted past on a 2-hour Segway tour, visiting eerie sites like the Iroquois Theatre fire and the river disaster, all lit up at night.

★ 4.5

“Great experience! Really great guides - informative and good training for how to use the segways. Really enjoyable, would definitely do it again!”

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13.Chicago Haunts and Hooligans Tour

Explore Chicago's Prohibition-era history and mobster legends on this engaging haunted pub tour, perfect for history buffs and night owls alike.

“Katie was FAB! We loved hearing all of her amazing stories and she truly spooked our group with all the haunted stories about Chicago. Highly recommend!”

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15.Ghosts of Chicago Family Friendly Ghost Tour

Discover Chicago’s haunted history on this family-friendly ghost tour, visiting iconic landmarks while hearing spooky, family-appropriate stories at night.

★ 4.0

“Loved Joe. He was great. Would have given a much lower star score if he hadn’t been so great. Really rough start. He was told to meet at the bean and we were told to meet at the fountain. We sent messages, left a voicemail…”

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