Chicago Ghosts & Gangsters Walking Tour
Trace Chicago's haunted lore, gangster history, and true-crime disasters on foot
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, Historic interiors
Highlights
Explore Chicago's darker history through ghost lore, gangster stories, and true-crime events. Walk 1.75 miles at an easy pace while deciding what may lie behind the city's most haunted tales.
- Discover stories behind the Haymarket Affair, Iroquois Fire, and Eastland Disaster
- Hear accounts of gangster shootouts, hideouts, and rivalries
- Step inside select historic interiors connected to Chicago's past
- Examine architecture whose design can create a ghostly feeling
- Consider reported cold spots and sightings at haunted locations
Important details
- Arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled tour time
- Bring comfortable clothing and shoes, plus water, a camera, and an umbrella as needed
- Expect the tour to run rain or shine; severe weather may affect operations
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour date and time.
FAQs
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a camera, an umbrella if needed, and a bottle of water if needed.
Tips are optional but appreciated. Bring extra cash (or plan to tip using Venmo) if you’d like to tip your guide.
Tours generally run rain or shine, but they may be canceled in extreme or severe weather. If weather prohibits an enjoyable experience, you’ll be offered a reschedule or refund.
Meeting details
34 W. Erie St., in front of the FedEx Store