CHICAGO · GHOST TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 11 chicago ghost tours worth staying out late for. The walks, hauntings and after-dark crawls travellers rate the highest, with prices, run times and the guides who lead them.
A historian-led 2-hour walk through Chicago’s Loop with gangster stops and ghost stories, plus an optional minibus upgrade.
Most Popular“Such a fun way to see the city and learn some more about its history. Our tour guide was great and answered all of our questions.”
Haunted pub-crawl fun in Lincoln Park with period-dressed guides, three bars, and Chicago ghost tales over 2.5 hours.
“Our tour guide was amazing! She felt like a friend just hanging out telling stories with us. She was an amazing storyteller and had a wonderful personality. Highly recommend! I felt like I learned so much. It was one of those hidden gem things to do that didnt feel touristy. The tour made me feel…”
A 1-hour, small-group Chicago ghost tour through Lincoln Park’s haunted landmarks, with researched stories, outdoor stops, and an optional extension.
“What a great walking tour filled with great stories and landmarks . I am also glad I paid for the extended tour to see extra spots . I was expecting to go inside the spots and wished I had known that the tour didn't include going inside the haunted venues as one might anticipate .”
Wind and Souls Adults-Only ghost tour in Chicago: 90 minutes of true tragedy, haunted landmarks, and night walking for $34.99.
“Our guide Joe was incredible, he was funny and had all the fun and gory facts about the town. Nevertheless, I felt like we learnt a lot about places we didn’t have time for but a lot less about the places we actually got to go to. Otherwise, the night was really enjoyable and I…”
Segway through Chicago’s haunted streets and gangster tales. Learn to ride at 300 E Monroe St, then glide by famous tragedies.
“This tour was the highlight of our trip. Having never ridden on a Segway, our group was understandably nervous. Thankfully, the practice session made sure we were all comfortable before starting the tour. By the end, we were all riding around like veterans. Our tour guide, Aaron, was excellent and knowledgeable. His joking made the…”
Gangsters and Ghosts Chicago Loop minibus tour: Holy Name Cathedral, Death Alley, haunted hotels, skyline photos. 2 hours for $49.
“Overall interesting commentary from a knowledgeable tour guide. Excellent value for the money and also got to see a great skyline photo opp view of Chicago.”
A 90-minute family-friendly ghost tour in Chicago, mixing real city sights with night-time, historically grounded tales for $29.99.
“Worst ghostly tour in Chicago. The tour guide was super nice and energetic but that didn’t make up for the fact that she was 25 minutes late and her stories, though mildly interesting, were not scary or ghostly at all. It was really awkward… everyone in my group was rolling eyes and embarrassed for her…”
Chicago Ghosts & Haunted History walking tour at sunset with paranormal expert guides, stops at Congress Hotel, Iroquois Fire sites, and more.
“We had the BEST guide!!! She was extremely knowledgeable and fun!! Highly recommend this tour!! Go today!”
A 2.5-hour Prairie Avenue ghost hunt with Gilded Age mansion stops, ghost-hunting gear, and real Chicago stories for $40.
“Went on a chilly night, I was underdressed, but had so much fun I didn't even notice the cold after a while. So informative, definitely will be going on more tours soon”
Two hours on the Chicago River with a small-group guide. Dark history, landmarks, and folklore plus bring-your-own snacks and drinks.
“What a great experience! Very safe, clean, and fun! Monica was our Captain and did an exceptional job. Would highly recommend.”
Haunted Chicago phone scavenger hunt from Chicago History Museum to Lincoln Park Zoo and Lily Pool using the Questo app. Self-led budget.
“This is a scam do not buy this. You download a free app and do the scavenger hunt yourself. The app is called Questo.”
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