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Chicago: Mob & Ghost Walking Tour in the Loop at Night★ 4.73 (457) · 1h 30m–2h
Best priceChicago: Adults-Only Ghost Tour & Haunted History★ 4.22 (46) · from US$ 35
Top ratedChicago: Gangster & Ghosts Walking Tour with Speakeasy Bars★ 4.97 (393) · from US$ 35
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Chicago: Dark Side Ghost & Gangster Walking TourYou walk under 2 miles through River North and the Loop with an expert guide who reveals mob hideouts, serial killer sites, and disaster locations without a script. The tour takes 2 hours at an easy pace and doesn't confirm whether Chicago's haunted tales are real or architectural tricks—it gives you the facts and lets you decide. No museum entry, no crowds, just the actual places where dark history happened.Is it for me?Right for curious minds and true crime readers who want the actual locations and real stories without a museum visit or a crowded group—the vague itinerary means you arrive without spoilers, and the easy 2-mile pace works for anyone comfortable walking for 2 hours straight.
Chicago River Ghost Tour: Great Fire & Eastland DisasterYou board at the Chicago Riverwalk and spend two hours on the water hearing about the Great Chicago Fire, the Eastland Disaster, and the curses locals still talk about. The guide answers every question, the group stays small, and you can bring your own drinks and snacks to make the afternoon comfortable. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, and you're done by early evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Chicago's darker history told by someone who knows the city, without having to arrange a separate boat or figure out which stories matter—the small group size means you can ask the guide anything that comes up, and bringing your own drinks makes a two-hour tour feel less like an obligation and more like time on the water.
Chicago: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories Walking TourYou’ll follow a costumed local through Chicago’s most storied bars on this haunted pub crawl & ghost tour. Sip drinks where gangsters once hid out, walk past shadowy alleys near Biograph Theater, hear chilling tales in Lincoln Park, and end up swapping laughs (and maybe shivers) with fellow travelers under city lights.
Chicago Ghost Bus Tour: Hauntings & Mob HistoryYou board a bus near downtown Chicago and spend three hours at eight specific sites tied to the city's most violent history: mob hits, massacres, disasters, and deaths. Your guide is a paranormal researcher who walks you through what happened and what people have reported seeing. The bus does the traveling; you step off at each stop to hear the story where it occurred. No long walks between locations, no arranging your own route.Is it for me?Book this if you want Chicago's darkest history told by someone who's researched it, without spending three hours walking between neighborhoods or figuring out which stories are real—the bus and the guide handle both.
Chicago Ghost Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 7 bookable options for Chicago Ghost Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 34. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 1,440 traveler reviews.
7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Chicago Ghost Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 34. There are 7 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Chicago: Mob & Ghost Walking Tour in the Loop at Night is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 457 reviews.
