Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

659 Reviews WHEN Sunday 20 October to Tuesday 19 November

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ADDRESS , Chicago Loop

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COMPANY Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

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Highlights

• Learn about the dark history of Chicago's South Loop from a historian guide
• Hear true tales of Chicago's gangster past and learn how Al Capone ran his empire
• Listen to eerie tales of ghosts that are said to lurk around historic landmarks
• Explore Death Alley, Chicago Riverwalk, the Palmer House and the Chicago Theatre
• Visit the Congress Hotel and learn about the creepy incidents on the 12th floor

Description

Discover a different side of Chicago on a family-friendly guided tour, either on foot or by bus. Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South Loop district with your historian guide, uncovering the many mysteries hidden behind every turn. Meet your guide and kick off your guided walk through Chicago's notorious South Loop, known as a vice district during the 1920s and 30s. Stroll through his now upmarket area of the city which was once home to underground speakeasies, secret tunnels, and bootleggers. Hear the true stories of Chicago's bloody past and the gangsters who caused havoc in the city. See the places notorious figures such as Al Capone used to party, make deals, and carry out 'business'. You will also enjoy a short rest stop at a famous former gangster hangout. Discover the legends of the ghosts that are said to lure along the Chicago Riverwalk and the aptly named Death Alley. Stop at haunted locations including Palmer House, and the Chicago Theatre, before finishing with a visit to the Congress Hotel, one of the most haunted places in Illinois.

Includes

Guided walking tour Historian guide Visits inside the Congress Hotel and the Palmer House

Important Information

• This tour is not recommended for people with infants The tour is 1.5 miles total walking, with a 20-minute break at a famous gangster hangout Children aged 6 and under can join this tour for free

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund