Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
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  • 2 hours
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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! Tour departs from 71 E Wacker Drive.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: The Loop, 701 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-2108

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/restroom break.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

Home to Cloud Gate and a famous Chicago landmark.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608

Stop for a break at the Palmer House Hotel, rumored to be haunted. The Palmer House Hotel is the oldest hotel in Chicago and considered the oldest continuously operating hotel in the USA.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60602

Will be seen on the tour - also known as "the bean!"

Stop At: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623

Stop for photos at this famous Chicago landmark!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Walking tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
  • Expert Guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA


Return Details

520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

stacybT866ZV

27 Apr, 2024

We had so much fun on our walking tour with Grant. Learned a lot of history and sad and spooky stories about places and people!

tanisha2024

27 Apr, 2024

Baylor was fantastic! It is a great way to explore the dark side of the city moving from the regular touristy stuff. Great overall

niensceccop

27 Apr, 2024

I wish you get the chance to enjoy the tour with Baylor. You will meet a very dynamic and charismatic young woman with a great sense of storytelling!

Stevebox11

27 Apr, 2024

Great information about the gangs. Some amusing ghost stories. Just the right amount of time and a break along the way. Taka was a great guide.

Kenechi_T

27 Apr, 2024

Ty was great. Great storyteller loved his jokes he really made the stories come to life and was very engaging even outside of the set stories

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Highly recommend!

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Awesome guide!

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Fun and Informative Tour

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We arrived and met Conner, everything started in time and moved at a pace that was comfortable for the whole group.

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Ty’s storytelling made this worth way more than we paid

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