Haunted Chicago: Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Walk in the footsteps of Al Capone, John Dillinger, and real life ghost stories while hearing tales of Chicago's haunted past. Visit Prohibition Era speakeasy bars, sites of real life mob shootouts, and haunted tragedies that shape the city's legacy.

This walking tour blends ghost stories, true crime history, and architectural landmarks to reveal the beauty and horror from one of America's most famous time periods, right where it happened.

You'll gain special access to architectural interiors tied to famous history, as you are led by a trained historian tour guide through these famous sites. Learn where Chicago's history still whispers after dark!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour, 1.0 Miles over 1.5 Hours

Not recommended for travelers with a cold

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Expert Tour Guide

Go Inside Famous Hotels

Tips and Gratuities for Tour Guide

What To Expect

Chicago River

Our expert host will meet you at the starting point and begin to explain the architecture and haunted history along the Chicago River.

15 minutes • Admission Included

River North

You will see historic buildings that operated as speakeasy bars of the Prohibition Era, and see famous spots connected to legendary bank robber John Dillinger.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Haunted Chicago: Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best, fun guide
petrawalters22,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was amazing, engaging, funny and knowledgeable about history and crime. Showed us some secret fun spots we could go back to and we did and had fun.
SUPER FUN WAY TO LOOK AROUND THE CITY
247cassidye,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The most amazing experience. Super fun tour around the city. We went to a bunch of great places to see mob assassins being told through great stories. And got to see some landmarks as well.
100 recommend!
andrearS6919CW,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100 recommend !!! Andre was so explaining all the crimes scene, me and my friend we enjoyed the tour so much!!! Definitely you need to book a Tour with him!
Highly recommend!!!
Departure44641883346,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Andre was awesome! Super funny, knowledgeable and engaging about all things Chicago, not just crime and spooky stuff. Would definitely recommended and take a tour with him again!
Worth the money and the time
Q5384KBmaurop,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun, entertaining, educative, worth the money and time. I strongly recommend this tour and I would do it again with my friends.
Best Chicago ghost tour.
H8319KUmiken,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding tour with a talented tour guide, Andre. Tremendous experience. Highly recommend. The tour also features a detailed history of the mafia experience in prohibition era Chicago.
Crime, ghost and amazing sights in Chicago!
JulesonHols25,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great tour thanks Andre! Not only did I learn lots about crime and ghosts in Chicago, but we visited amazing places that we wouldn’t not have seen without this tour. Wow! Incredible thanks again Andre, highly recommend!
Great alternative to major tours
E4331IEdavidl,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and friendly tour. Historical insight with some indoor stops with a smaller group. Interactive with questions and answers and added trivia of the city.
Discovering amazong hidden spots and stories about the city
alvaromJ2165RK,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour! Highly recommended. Even after done the typical tour at Chicago I have discovered really nice stories I didn't know and hidden spot about which anybody speaks about. Nice!
Great tour!!
mackenziebK7581YZ,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour!! Andre did a fantastic job weaving history, architexture, crime, and ghosts together. Would do again!!