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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

4.7 / 5

517 reviews

Activity provider: Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tours
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    Guided tour

    Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

    Activity provider: Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tours

    4.7

    517 reviews

    From US$ 35 per person

    Explore Chicago from the perspective of ghosts and gangsters. Take a history-based guided tour and discover Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories. See the city’s darker side as you walk through the famous Chicago Loop district.

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    Duration 2 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Itinerary
    2 hours

    • Chicago Riverwalk

    • The Chicago Theatre

    • Palmer House A Hilton

    • Cloud Gate

    • Art Institute of Chicago

    • The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

    Main stop
    End point
    Highlights
    • Acquaint yourself with the dark history of Chicago
    • Enjoy amazing views from Chicago's most famous sightseeing districts
    • Visit notable ghost and gangster locations including the Palmer House
    • Learn how Al Capone ran his empire
    Full description

    See a different side of Chicago on a family-friendly guided tour and hear the tales of the ghosts that haunt the city. Explore the famous Chicago Loop district with interesting stories hidden behind each turn.

    Embark along the Chicago Loop, known as the vice district during the 1920s and 30s. See the places where gangsters such as Al Capone used to party, make deals, and carry out business.

    Visit haunted locations and old crime scenes led by historians. Stop at the Congress Hotel, Death Alley, and the Palmer House. Enjoy a refreshment along with way, with frequent stops and a restroom break.

    Includes
    • Guide
    • Visits inside the Congress Hotel and the Palmer House
    • Gratuities (optional)
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments

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    Meeting point

    The tour meets outside of the Wyndham Hotel building in front of the large "Hoyt's" restaurant sign.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Water
    • Comfortable clothes

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • This tour is not recommended for people with infants
    • The tour is 1.5 miles total walking, with a 20-minute break at a famous gangster hangout
    • Children aged 6 and under can join this tour for free
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 517 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Service
      4.9/5
    • Organization
      4.8/5

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    Rosa was fantastic, despite the sub zero temperatures and the late hour on Christmas day! She was informative and welcoming and took us around the spookiest and most interesting parts of Chicago when it came to Ghosts and Gangsters and made sure we were all okay getting home afterwards, given the time and weather. Highly recommended!

    December 26, 2022

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    Benjamin – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Lizzy, our guide was so sweet! You walk through the beautiful city, stop here and there and listen to interesting facts and stories. Halfway through there‘s a break for getting some brownies and using the bathroom. Would definetly recommend! Lizzy always made sure everybody has a great time and no one gets lost and stays with the group. Loved it!

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    October 30, 2022

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    Bianca – Austria Verified booking

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    Nice trip filled with histories of mistery and crime. Our guide Conor was super knowlegable and was able to host us in professional and attractive way. The guide was super passionate about telling is insights and interesting facts about Chicago of the earla 1900’s. Highly recommended if you want to get some knowledge and have some fun.

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    August 31, 2022

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    Krzysztof – Poland Verified booking

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