Chicago Ghosts & Haunted History Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Windy City is known for its food, architecture, and haunting history! Walk with us as the sun sets through downtown Chicago, hearing some of the most gruesome and creepy Chicago stories. The first stop is the Congress Hotel, the most haunted hotel in Chicago. Walk along the streets that H. H. Holmes, Chicago's first serial killer, wandered as he stalked his prey, get a glimpse of Chicago’s sordid past through stories of the Everleigh Club and the 1900s Red Light district, and learn about downtown prison breaks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Chilling stories of two of America's most infamous serial killers.
Paranormal Expert Tour Guides
Super fun night out in Chicago
Gratuities
What To Expect
Begin your eerie adventure at the Congress Hotel, known for its unsettling ambiance and ghostly legends. Discover why this historic landmark is often called the most haunted hotel in Chicago.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
See the site of the tragic 1903 Iroquois Theatre Fire, where 602 patrons were lost.
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Chicago Ghosts & Haunted History Walking Tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome (and spooky) Tour!
jonathantU4944MI,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great tour, learned a lot about the city despite living here for over 25 years. James was the best, super engaging and had some really awesome stories. Highly recommend to everyone, whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town.
Compelling and fun
juliabB9818HX,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific history, thoughtfully told. Great for visitors and Chicago natives alike. James is an engaging storyteller (even when the el is going by!) and answered all of our questions. The 2 hours flew by. Perfect for spooky season!
A wonderful peek into some of Chicago Haunts and History!
katlist1,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was an incredible tour guide! He was a wealth of information regarding Chicago’s history and gave a great peek into some of Chicago haunts. My husband and I learned so much about the Chicago World’s Fair and Chicago Fire. Walking through downtown Chicago at night was stunning!
Such a fun + insightful way to experience Chicago. 💯 recommend.
Nelbo 01,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the best experiences we had in Chicago. James was an excellent storyteller who tied in the perfect amount of history, suspense, and levity. It was such a great way to see Chicago, too! We chose this tour over the others because we wanted one that focused on the ghosts/folklore of Chicago without the typical gangster/mob stuff, and it exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Chicago's darker history or ghost stories.
Windy City Ghost 👻
Kimberly G,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was a fabulous tour guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He connected with everyone in our group! 👻
Awesome tour!
F3634EEkathrynt,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, James, was amazing! We loved every minute of the tour. James had a way of really drawing you into the moments he was describing and really took us back into the history with his delivery. We also got to experience parts of the city we never noticed before.
James is very...
Emma R,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James is very knowledgeable and was very animated while telling the wide array of ghost stories. Highly recommend!
Very interesting tour to...
Emily J,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour to learn about the history of the ghosts of Chicago, and where they originated from!
Fun and Informative Tour
Brianna S,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very interesting and informative. It was very fun and our tour guide Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun!
Fun Night in Chicago!
BeccaG599,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my husband's first trip to Chicago and we knew we wanted to hit all the major sites. This was a last minute booking for us - we figured it was a good way to do something a little less touristy. We loved it! Mike was a great guide and we got some really fun creepy and scandalous history. The group size was not too big, even close to Halloween.
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