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Chicago Gangsters & Ghosts tour
Chicago Gangsters & Ghosts tour
Gangsters and Ghosts Tour
Gangsters and Ghosts Tour

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

By Chicago Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$54 per adult
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Overview

Interested in exploring Chicago from the perspective of ghosts and gangsters? Want to really immerse yourself in the history of this great American city, right from the locations that started it all? This tour visits the locations frequented by some of Chicago's most notorious gangsters along with many of the most haunted locations in Chicago!

You can get the best of both worlds with this 2 in 1, history-based guided walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories, right from the famous Chicago Loop Vice District! Upgrade to the bus tour option to experience the same spine-chilling stories by minibus. Includes one stop for an immersive experience.

Activity location

  • The Loop
    • 701 S State St
    • 60605-2108, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 71 E Wacker Dr
    • 71 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Gangster Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$53.84 x 1 AdultAU$53.84
Total
Price is AU$53.84

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking or minibus tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking tour meeting location: 71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Bus tour meeting location: Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Activity itinerary

The Loop
  • 35m
The area most associated with gangster era crime and haunting is know as “The Loop”. This was the cities vice district during the roaring 20’s and 1930’s riddled with speakeasy saloons, secret underground tunnels used by bootleggers and the headquarters of famous gangsters such as Al Capone. The tour is about 1.5 miles long with frequents stops and a refreshment/bathroom break.
Millennium Park
  • 15m
Home to Cloud Gate and a famous Chicago landmark.
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
  • 20m
Stop for a break at the Palmer House Hotel, rumoured to be haunted. The Palmer House Hotel is the oldest hotel in Chicago and considered the oldest continuously operating hotel in the USA.
Chicago Riverwalk
  • 15m
You'll walk along the Riverwalk during the tour, which is guided by a Historian. It is not theatrical, but rather the tales are told in a more “around the campfire” fashion. Spooky and verified ghost stories will be shared throughout the tour along with visiting the famous gangster hang outs.
Cloud Gate (Pass by)
Will be seen on the tour - also known as "the bean!"
The Chicago Theatre
  • 15m
Stop for photos at this famous Chicago landmark!
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
  • 5m
Tour ends at the Congress hotel, named one of the most haunted places in the State of Illinois. Al Capone set up his headquarters here, and his ghost is most frequently seen near his old suite on the 8th floor.
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
  • 15m
This is the stop for the bus tour option.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Loop
    • 701 S State St
    • 60605-2108, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE71 E Wacker Dr
    • 71 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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