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Walk with us as the sun sets through downtown Chicago hearing some of the most gruesome and creepy Chicago stories. Expect more history and humor than hauntings on this family friendly tour.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration2 hours
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Includes
- Professional, Local Tour Guide
- Live Commentary from a Paranormal Enthusiast
- Memorable, spooky, fun night out in Chicago
- Gratuity
Highlights
- Begin an eerie adventure at Congress Hotel, known for its ghostly legends.
- Dive into the chilling stories of two of America's most infamous serial killers.
- Uncover the macabre history behind the Chicago Fire Hangman
- See the haunting grounds of the S.S. Eastland Disaster.
Description
The Windy City is known for its food, architecture, and haunting history! Walk with us as the sun sets through downtown Chicago, hearing some of the most gruesome and creepy Chicago stories. The first stop is the Congress Hotel, the most haunted hotel in Chicago. Walk along the streets that H. H. Holmes, Chicago's first serial killer, wandered as he stalked his prey, get a glimpse of Chicago’s sordid past through stories of the Everleigh Club and the 1900s Red Light district, and learn about downtown prison breaks.
Highlights of our Chicago ghost tours:
The Congress Hotel: Begin your eerie adventure at the Congress Hotel, known for its unsettling ambiance and ghostly legends. Discover why this historic landmark is often called the most haunted hotel in Chicago.
Murderous Tales of H. H. Holmes and John Wayne Gacy: Dive into the chilling stories of two of America's most infamous serial killers. Learn about the sinister acts of H. H. Holmes, who constructed a "Murder Castle" during the 1893 World's Fair, and John Wayne Gacy, the "Killer Clown" who terrorized Chicago in the 1970s.
Chicago Fire Hangman: Uncover the macabre history behind the Chicago Fire Hangman. Hear tales of justice and revenge that have left a haunting legacy in the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire.
Death Alley and the Iroquois Theatre Fire: Walk through Death Alley, the site of the tragic Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903. Feel the lingering sorrow as you hear the harrowing stories of the 600 lives lost in one of the deadliest theater fires in U.S. history.
S.S. Eastland Disaster Hauntings: See the haunting grounds of the S.S. Eastland Disaster. Learn about the catastrophic
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Participant0-99 years
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