AFTER DARK · CHICAGO GHOST TOURS
Good chicago ghost tours run small groups and fill up around Halloween. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s Loop with a historian guide such as Taka, Sophia, Tanner, or Avery. Hear true Prohibition-era tales, ghost stories, and the story of the SS Eastland while visiting the Palmer House, Riverwalk, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel.
“Very exotic experience, another good way to know about Chicago history beside just regular tourist spots”
Walk 1.5 miles through Chicago’s South Loop with an English-speaking historian guide. Hear Al Capone stories, ghost lore, and local history while visiting the Riverwalk, Death Alley, Palmer House, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Hotel. Guides such as Max, Baylor, Tanner, and Chris are known for lively storytelling.
“Our guide Matthew was amazing! His storytelling of the Gangsters was great and his knowledge and...again storytelling of yhe historical "ghost"events were tremendous. I am a travel agent and I will definitely be recommending your Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour.”
Step into Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum for about 90 minutes of grim history, wax figures, and interactive devices. Use the included audio guide at your own pace, then try the ghost-hunting app. Bring earbuds, expect dim lighting, and consider the mature subject matter before bringing children.
“I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. I went because by daughter wanted to see it. Very informative audio tour. You go at your own pace.”
Spend about two and a half hours walking Lincoln Park with guides such as Katie, Lara, Mallory, and Bobby, hearing ghost stories tied to old bars, alleys, Oz Park, and Chicago’s past. You’ll visit Glascott’s, Lilly’s, and Hook and Ladder. Drinks cost extra, and the group is limited to 12.
“Mallory was wonderful descriptive and enthusiastic. She made sure to connect with everyone and left no one behind :)”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
