Chicago · CHICAGO HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS
24 tours
A city that burned to the ground and built a park over a cemetery has material, and Chicago saves it for after sunset. These haunted walks and ghost hunts cover the Loop, Lincoln Park and the riverbank, with start times, group sizes and how much of each is history rather than theatre.
Chicago Loop gangster tales and ghost stories on a 2-hour historian walk. Millennium Park, Palmer House, Riverwalk, and Capone legends.
“Very exotic experience, another good way to know about Chicago history beside just regular tourist spots”
A 2-hour Chicago South Loop walk mixing Al Capone era stories and ghost legends, with stops at iconic landmarks and hotel interiors.
“Sophia was a delight! This was my favorite tour of this trip. So much knowledge and lore crammed into 2 hours. A must for true crime, history, and ghost story fans.”
Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum includes an audio guide and ghost-hunting app, with hands-on displays for a spooky 1.5-hour visit.
“There is a lot to see and interact with. Be mindful that lighting is very dim when you enter. However, this is unlike any traditional museum I have been to--aquarium, history, etc. I definitely recommend it.”
A 2.5-hour Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos ghost walking tour in Lincoln Park with bar stops, period-dressed guides, and spooky city stories.
“We had a wonderful time with Katie on the tour! She was so knowledgeable on the history of the area and took us to amazing bars! I would absolutely recommend this tour and will be taking it in the other locations as well.”
Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour is a 3-hour $59 ride through real tragedies, gangster sites, and paranormal lore, with hands-on tools.
“This was an amazing mix of Chicago history, ghost stories, and paranormal activity! Just the perfect amount of riding in bus and walking outside.”
Lincoln Park ghost stories, asylum legends, and Tudor pub chills on a small-group 1-hour Chicago walk. Mobile ticket, $32.
“I highly recommend this ghost tour— Elliot was an incredible tour guide! We were a bigger group, but he ensured that the atmosphere was still spooky and no information was missed. He is a superb storyteller. My husband and I opted for the extended tour and it was absolutely worth it. We just moved to the area and have been scoping out touristy activities to bring our friends on when they visit. We will definitely be back!”
Chicago Medieval Torture Museum ticket with audio guide and a ghost-hunting app in a 6,000 sq ft exhibit.
“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical museum—think more thrilling than educational! Perfect for those who love history with a twist. Just be prepared for some graphic stuff! Overall, a fun and eerie experience that’s worth a visit.”
1-hour Lincoln Park ghost tour with US Ghost Adventures, gangster tales, dark stops near Oz Park, and a lantern-carrying guide.
“Alec V. is a great guide; fun, personable, and knowledgeable. There were only two on my tour and Alec made the this feel like a personal conversation with us. I highly recommend this activity!”
Lincoln Park after-dark ghost investigation in Chicago. Use EMF tools, hear 1871 fire and gangster legends. $40, 2h15.
“Loved learning the history of the park and Chicago in a very unique way. The claims found in the zoo were also very interesting to hear about”
Adult-only Chicago ghost tour, 1.5 hours at night. Seven spooky stops, real tragedies, and stories for $34.99.
“Tour guide Joe was great (5 of 5) but the tour itself was a lot of walking compared to information provided.”
Ride a Segway through Chicago's haunted stories and Chicago Outfit gangster lore, with helmeted training and night sights.
“The tour was great! Interesting and fun for adults and kids. Not much of a haunted tour, but great history of Chicago.”
See Chicago Loop gangster and ghost legends by minibus in about 2 hours, with a skyline view, haunted stops, and Harry Caray entry included.
“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 3-hour bus-and-walk history tour in Chicago that connects the 1893 World’s Fair with H.H. Holmes, with stops across key sites.
“Honestly the story telling wasn’t great, it was 2 hours longer than it probably had to be and the bus driver kept getting lost. We didn’t talk about the world fair or H.H. Holmes for an hr into the tour. I think I learned more on Google.”
A family-friendly 1.5-hour Chicago ghost tour mixing landmark stops with night-time stories, from H.H. Holmes to the Eastland Disaster.
“Bad! They cancelled with about an hours notice and I didn’t see the email until we got there. We were disappointed and couldn’t reschedule for something else.”
A 2h 20m evening tour along Chicago’s Prairie Avenue, mixing haunted stories with ghost-hunting gear and Gilded Age mansion stops.
“I enjoyed the storytelling the most. Tony is an amazing tour guide and his extension knowledge of the neighborhood made the experience immersive to the imagination. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town and I will personally request Tony.”
