Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours

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Chicago, USA

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On average, this is booked 16 (6.70) days in advance.

1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures!
Windy City Ghosts walking Ghost Tour provides a look into the darkness that lurks below Chicago’s busy streets. Our Ghost Tour transports you back in time to an era of gangsters, bootleggers, bank robbers, and jazz babies. Windy City Ghosts nightly Ghost Tours take you through Lincoln Park, a beautiful North Side neighborhood with a twisted past. Learn about the forgotten burial ground that is the foundation of this bustling neighborhood. Check the bathroom mirrors in the Lion House of the Lincoln Park Zoo to make sure the ghost of a Victorian woman in white isn’t standing right behind you. Learn what spirit haunted Al Capone to the end of his days. On our Ghost Tour, you’ll hear the strange and disturbing tales associated with each of our carefully selected tour stops.

What's Included

  • Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
  • Intensely researched true stories of history
  • Professional and Courteous Guides
  • Dinner
  • Motorized Transport
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601 West Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614, USA

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Julia Porter Park (pass by)

Visit the haunts of Julia Porter Park. Built atop an old burial ground from Civil War times, the encounters that visitors experience in this park can only be explained as paranormal.
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Alphawood Foundation (pass by)

The unassuming Alphawood Foundation Building holds a deeply disturbing past. This haunted site was once an asylum for the mentally-ill, seeing it’s share of murder, tyranny and intrigue. Here you will learn the sorted past that leaves this one of the Windy City’s most haunted.
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The Red Lion Pub (pass by)

The Red Lion Pub could probably give the Tonic Room a run for its money, as haunted Chicago bars go. A true homage to the pubs of merry old England, this Tudor-style pub is known for its food, its atmosphere…and its ghosts.
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Biograph Theatre (pass by)

Hear the strange encounters that occurred at this haunted site, formerly the Biograph Theater built in 1914.
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Oz Park (pass by)

While it’s hard not to enjoy Oz Park’s beauty and charm, there is never any real escape from a sinister past. Discover the shadows that still lie across the Emerald Gardens, and the memories of Oz Park’s darker days.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-191307P1

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Average 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 120 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
  • Intensely researched true stories of history
  • Professional and Courteous Guides
  • Dinner
  • Motorized Transport

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CDT).

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