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Lesley_S, May 2026
This was a fun combo of...
This was a fun combo of architecture tour, ghost tour, and crime tour. I was in town for a road race, and was looking for a way to see part of the city. We learned about some of the city’s historical buildings and what events happened at each one. These events ranged from the 1800s to modern times. A note based on the tour description, we didn’t see any speakeasies, but learned about a couple famous ones.
Christina_H, May 2026
Great Tour
This was a very enjoyable tour with a lot of great history. The park really made the experience special. The first bar was a little too packed and loud, so I would suggest choosing a quieter bar for that stop. Laura was very kind, knowledgeable, and an excellent tour guide.
Okeema_P, May 2026
Fantastic tour, 10/10!
Roan was our tour guide and he did a fantastic job. The meet up was easy to find, Uber was able to drop us off right in front of Palmer House and we saw a small group and assumed “this must be it”. I really enjoyed learning some of the “crime story” history of Chicago, it was truly fascinating. As visitors to Chicago, we had explored downtown prior to the tour however, the tour really provided a different experience that made “downtown” seem like a “different” downtown as we learned some of the architectural history. The stories were told with such passion that you would have thought Roan was there; he knows his stuff! My daughter, a senior in college, who enjoys history had heard some of the history and shared with me after about a particular story, “I’ve heard that story before (I won’t spoil it…lol), but I’ve never heard it told like that; I really enjoyed it”. Our tour was a small group of 4 and at times it was hard to hear due to the “city noise”, I imagine if we were larger the guide would have used a mic; it worked for just 4, we could gather closer when needed. I would absolutely recommend!
Ken_D, Apr 2026
The Chicago’s Dark Side: Ghosts and Gangster Tour was Fantastic!!
This tour was excellent. We covered a lot of locations, and Scott went into the best details at each stop. Scott was Fantastic! He was an excellent presenter with lots of interest and passion on the topics .He also wanted everyone to have the best experience by engaging in Questions and Answers. You’ll love this tour and Ieatbed so much!
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Chicago’s storied history means ghost stories aplenty, and Chicago ghost tours help you connect with the darker side of the Windy City. The tours, which take place on foot, by bus, or on Segways, focus on locations associated with tragic events, unexplained phenomena, and reported paranormal activity. While visiting spots ranging from cemeteries to a haunted hotel to the infamous “Murder Castle” of H.H. Holmes, guides combine verified historical facts with local legends and eyewitness accounts. Led by guides well-versed in Chicago's macabre past, these experiences blend history and entertainment.

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