Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours
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Chicago, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover some of the Windy City’s spookiest ghost stories—and step back in time to the era of gangsters, bootleggers, jazz performers, and more—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, and set off after dark. You’ll visit supposedly haunted former burial grounds, pubs, theaters, and more—and will hear about macabre legends and unexplained happenings as you go.
- This small-group tour offers a personalized, first-hand way to explore
- Learn all about Chicago’s spookiest ghost stories and legends
- Upgrade for an extended tour for even more frights and ghost stories
- Explore Lincoln Park—and what many claim are its most haunted sights
What's Included
- Professional and Courteous Guides
- Intensely researched true stories of history
- Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
- Dinner
- Motorized Transport
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 601 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
All Ghost Tours meet at the Tin Man statue in Oz Park, 601 W Webster St, Chicago. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Julia Porter Park (Pass By)
Alphawood Foundation (Pass By)
The Red Lion Pub (Pass By)
Biograph Theatre (Pass By)
Oz Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 121 reviews
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dana_c, Oct 2025
Elliot’s tour was amazing!! It was so cool to learn more about the history and ghost stories of Lincoln Park!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Dana! Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering Lincoln Park’s history and ghost stories with Elliot. He truly has a gift for bringing the past to life, and we’ll make sure he gets your compliments. Hope to see you again for another tour soon!
Heather_S, Jun 2025
Our tour was just us 3, a new sailor and his mom and dad, visiting from California. Our guide Rachel is an area native, a good story teller and local guide ( helped us find a better parking option).
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We really appreciate your feedback—thank you! It's wonderful to hear Rachel made your experience even more enjoyable, from stories to parking tips. We'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Kevin_D, Jun 2025
Walking, historical tour of Lincoln Park. Dillinger death location, Valentine’s Day massacre location. Several reported haunting locations. Guide Rachael was great.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We really appreciate your review—thank you! From Dillinger to the Valentine’s Day Massacre, Lincoln Park is packed with stories, and we're glad Rachael brought them to life. Hope to see you again on another ghostly walk!
Kerry_B, Apr 2025
Tour guide was sweet, but tour itself was lacking content. They need to add more concrete stories to really enrich the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello, Kerry! Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear the tour didn't meet your expectations. We're glad you found your guide sweet, and we truly appreciate your thoughts on how we can improve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at guestrelations@wejunket.com with the name your booking was under—we’d be happy to assist you further.
Cerys_B, Mar 2025
Amazing tour! It ended up just being my group but our guide Elliot still made it worth it! He was knowledgeable and so kind. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello, Cerys! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! It’s great to hear that Elliot made your tour so enjoyable. We’ll make sure to share your kind words with him. Looking forward to seeing you again on another tour!
Shama_J, Feb 2025
Amazing tour! He was so knowledgeable about the city ghost experience I would definitely recommend :)
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We’re so grateful for your feedback! It’s great to know that you had such an enjoyable and informative ghost tour experience. We’ll make sure your guide knows how much you appreciated their knowledge. Hope to see you on a future tour!
MaryLou_A, Nov 2024
Forget the address they send. Put “Tin Man statue in GPS OR UBER.
Walking is at a brisk pace; wear sensible shoes.
Had a great time!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for these tips for our future guests! We're glad you had a great experience.
Erin_F, Oct 2024
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!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Erin! Thank you so much for your recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ghost tour with Elliot. His storytelling truly sets the mood! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more spooky adventures with your friends!
Tony_B, Oct 2024
It was fun! We learned a lot of local history and even caught a few orbs with our pictures! Would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Tony! We’re so glad you had a fun night learning the local history of Chicago. Sounds like the orbs added a special touch! We’d love to have you back for another thrilling tour!
Rachel_K, Oct 2024
Carrie was fun and knowledgeable! I do wish we could have gone a little deeper into the ghost sightings, but it was still a very enjoyable and spooky time!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
It’s great to hear that you had an amazing time with Carrie! Her passion for Chicago's history really shines through. We’d love to have you back for the extended tour to dive deeper into the paranormal and historical stories!
Katie_I, Oct 2024
We had a great walk around Lincoln Park! It ended up being a private tour as we were the only group for the time.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Katie! Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you had a great time on the tour and we'd love to have you back for another spooky adventure soon!
Taylor_K, Aug 2024
Carrie was an awesome tour guide, very friendly and easy to talk to! She walked us around some cool spots and gave us lots of history as well as some more recent experiences. The ghost reader was a fun addition so recommend getting it since it wasn’t expensive. If you need a quick fun ghost tour try this one out!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We appreciate your review! It’s great to know that Carrie made a positive impression with her knowledge and friendliness. Adding the EMF detector definitely adds an extra thrill—come back and join us anytime for more!
Graham_S, Jun 2024
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 .
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We appreciate your feedback! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the stories and landmarks during the extended tour. We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding building access, as our tours do focus on outdoor exploration, as noted in our description. We hope to see you again soon!
Grace_H, Mar 2024
The guide was super knowledgeable and I didn’t realize how haunted the Chicagoland area is! I would definitely book again if they have different tours!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Grace! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the history of Chicago and our guide’s expertise. And yes, we do have other tours- feel free to check them out on our website and we’d love to have you join us again!
Kathleen_S, Oct 2023
The tour was kinda boring. A lot of stories were just "heard from another person" or a "friend of a friend". Not a lot of specifics
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi there, we're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your tour. We are so used to getting wonderful feedback about this tour, and our guides are expected to captivate our guests with their storytelling. It's unfortunate that you did not feel this was the case for you. If there are any other details you'd like to provide about your tour, please feel free to reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com, and we'll be happy to discuss this further. Thank you!
william_B, Oct 2023
The tour guide Josephine was the best! She weaved together a little history with each location and we got to know why the area might be haunted.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi, William! This is what we love to hear. We're glad Josephine provided an amazing experience for you, and we love that she had a great mix of history and haunting. We hope to see you again in the future--either here in Chicago, or maybe on one of our sister tours all over the country with US Ghost Adventures!
Justin_V, Oct 2023
The Golden Dagger story was creepy. I would like to visit that bar sometime lol. We were in front of the theatre near where Dillinger was killed and the lights for the marquee went out. That was scary.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Justin--that is amazing! We love hearing about the spooky things that happen during our tours. You aren't the first to experience things near the theatre! The Golden Dagger story is one of our favorites too. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour, and we'd love to have you on another one in the future! Be sure to check out our website to find another US Ghost Adventures tour in the next city you visit!
Casey_W, Oct 2023
Josephine took us to several haunted locations in the Lincoln Park area and was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and personable! The John Dillinger mural was really cool and I'm really excited that we got to see the Biograph Theater.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Casey, we're so happy to hear this! We're glad you enjoyed Josephine's tour, and that she took great care of you from beginning to end. Thanks for joining us! We'd love to have you on another tour with US Ghost Adventures in the next city you visit!
Justin_L, Oct 2023
Great guide and very informative and interesting stories. We learned new information in apart of the city that was very familiar to us! Great walk!!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Learning something new in an area that you're already familiar with is fun! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and provide feek back.
Elizabeth_G, Oct 2023
They should improve their storytelling and do more research. Our guide was very friendly and enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi, Elizabeth! Thank you for the review and feedback regarding your tour. We're sorry to hear that some parts were not quite what you expected. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your guide!
Hannah_H, Oct 2023
It was a nice walk around Lincoln park. Just wished you could go into places! Tour guide was very nice.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for the review and feedback, Hannah. We're sorry to hear that parts of your tour weren't quite what you expected. But we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your guide while on your tour! Thank you for the review and feedback.
Jacob_L, Oct 2023
The experience was excellent and the vibes were quite spooky. Our guide was knowledgeable of the city and made my partner and I, as long-time residents or Chicago, feel just as welcome as the other members of the group from out of town. There was a lot to learn!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're so glad to hear that you and your partner enjoyed your tour. Thank you for the review! Learning new things about your city can be so much fun.
Debra_C, Sep 2023
Katrina was our guide and she was awesome! Very knowledgeable and interesting! The tour group was small which really made for an intimate experience. I would recommend this to others!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello, Debra! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Katrina! It means a lot to know you'd recommend our tour to others--and how exciting that you were able to enjoy a smaller, more intimate group as well. Thank you so much for choosing us to spend the evening with!
Brandy_C, Aug 2023
Julian was absolutely amazing! Knowledgeable and funny! Interesting tour. I became nauseous in the alley- watch out for the energy there!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Brandy, this is what we love to hear! We're so glad Julian provided an amazing experience for you. And how crazy that you felt that energy in the alley! We love hearing about our guest encounters on our tour. Thanks for joining us, and come back to see us anytime!
Haley_F, Aug 2023
Tour guide was very knowledgeable but was very obviously quoting a script. Would have been much better if more personality was put in to it. Also would be better if we were able to actually experience some of the locations and not just look at them/be told about them from the outside
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Haley, we're sorry to hear you just found our tour was "ok at best". Thank you for your feedback about your guide--we will be sure to pass it along. Our guides are trained and expected to take the script they were given and add some of their own personal touches, so we will give them that reminder. We also understand wanting to explore the locations a bit more--per the note on our website, we unfortunately cannot enter those privately owned buildings. In any case, we do value your feedback and we hope you are able to join us for another tour in the next city you visit--we have tours in over 70+ cities nationwide and would love to show you the service we are known for.
Danielle_C, Jul 2023
My 11yo son was adamant about this tour for his birthday trip to Chicago. I’m so glad we booked it.
Our guide was Alec. He was very friendly, kind and was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed listening to the information he shared and all the stops along the tour were very intriguing.
The tour lasted at right about an hour and was a very easy walking pace. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes.
If you’re into Ghosts (and some crime) My son and i highly recommend this tour.
10/10 Recommend!
Thank you Alec for filling my sons birthday with awesome, spooky facts and stories!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Danielle, we are so happy to hear this! We are honored that you chose us to celebrate your son's birthday trip with. We are so glad it was such a great experience! We can't wait to share this with Alec and the rest of his team. Your 10/10 recommendation means so much to us, and we hope you and your son join us for another tour in the next city you visit--we offer tours all over the country with US Ghost Adventures and we'd love to have you back again!
Ryan_W, Jul 2023
I’ve been a Chicago resident for over a decade and didn’t know of these stories. Our guide Alec was friendly and engaging. The extended tour was really worth it!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, Ryan! Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad Alec's storytelling and Chicago history made your night special. It’s always a pleasure to surprise locals with new stories! We hope to see you again soon for another fun experience.
caitlin_m, Jun 2023
Megan was so sweet!!! It was fun walking around Chicago and hearing about different ghost stories!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We're glad you had a great time with Megan. Thank you for joining us, and we'd love to have you back for another spooky adventure!
Anthony_C, Nov 2022
Great experience with spooky historical background! Vivid storytelling by our guide,
Particularly liked the story about the Golden Dagger Tavern!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
We love the Golden Dagger Tavern! Thank you Anthony for your positive review and feedback, it means a lot to me! We are happy to see you had a great experience and had a spooky good time!
Laura_M, Oct 2022
I felt the size of this tour was too large for everyone to easily hear and interact with the guide. The “ghost stories” weren’t very compelling or interesting. Perhaps it could have been livened up with embellishments. Everything was told to us very factually. I will caveat my comments about the tour size by acknowledging we went Halloween weekend so it might be less crowded other times of year and we saw other tours that were similar, if not larger in size so perhaps it’s just customary for these tour groups to take on insanely large groups and the expense of being able to interact and hear all the stories well and stay engaged. Would not recommend or go again.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for letting us know about your experience. It's unfortunate that you did not enjoy your tour and we will investigate the issues in your feedback promptly. We would love to have you message us at 844-757-5657, or email us directly at guestrelations@wejunket.com. to get more details. Thank you.
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