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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

“Tyson was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable with a side of humor! The tour was well worth it! Our family continues to talk about what we learned!”

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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

“Our tour guide was amazing! She felt like a friend just hanging out telling stories with us. She was an amazing storyteller and had a wonderful personality. Highly recommend! I felt like I learned so much. It was one of those hidden gem things to…”

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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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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

“Fun night in Lincoln Park! Tony was great! A wealth of ghost knowledge, he gave us awesome stories and history along with the creepy tour of the cemetery. We had a lot of fun”

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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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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

“Very enjoyable tour to do. Our guide, Scott was very knowledgeable and shared many old stories about the area. We went along the river walk for a bit and were in and out of hotels and restaurants spotting pieces of Chicago history. I 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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