Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
Overview
We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South Loop district with your historian guide, uncovering the many mysteries hidden behind every turn.
Walk through Chicago's notorious South Loop, known as a vice district during the 1920s and 30s. Stroll through this now upmarket area of the city which was once home to underground speakeasies, secret tunnels, and bootleggers.
Hear the true stories of Chicago's bloody past and the gangsters who caused havoc in the city. See the places notorious figures such as Al Capone used to party, make deals, and carry out "business".
Discover the legends of the ghosts that are said to lure along the Chicago Riverwalk and the aptly named Death Alley. Stop at haunted locations including Palmer House, and the Chicago Theatre, before finishing outside the Congress Hotel, one of the most haunted places in Illinois.
What's Included
- Visits inside the Palmer House
- Historian guide
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
What To Expect
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Chicago Riverwalk
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Chicago Theatre
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cloud Gate
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Art Institute of Chicago
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-5669845P1
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