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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.

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

“The entire process of ordering tickets, gaining admission and walking through the museum came off without a hitch. The museum has an excellent collection of torture artifacts. Also, many exhibits are hands on.”

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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

“Very interesting tour and the guide was very helpful & adapted to our specific interests. Highly recommend.”

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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.

“I had a really good time, the tour guide was informative and actually been on investigations which made it more interesting.”

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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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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

“Alec V. is a great guide; fun, personable, and knowledgeable. There were only two on my tour and Alec made the this feel like a personal conversation with us. I highly recommend this activity!”

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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

“Had a great time! Weather was amazing. The segways were fun and we got to see a lot of the city. Our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable!”

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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 FANTASTIC! I was on a trip and dragged a bunch of my friends on a ghost tour. Katie was more than we could ask for, informative, witty and friendly. Thanks for a great time. I’ll be back to take the haunted bar tour…”

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14.Chicago’s Dark Side: Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour

Explore Chicago's haunted past with this 2-hour walking tour highlighting gangsters, true crime, and ghost stories—perfect for curious adventurers.

★ 5.0

“Great way to spend an evening and learn about the city. Scott had lots of information and engaged the group. Great fun being able to enter locations we wouldn’t ordinarily go and find new details. Lots of fun.”

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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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