Chicago's Dark Side Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour

Chicago, US
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (3 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace
  • Professionally produced narrated and musically edited immersive experience
  • Guided by technology with voice turn by turn directions
  • See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots and tragic events
  • Tour never expires, go or listen anytime

Meeting Point

The tour starts at the entrance to the river walk. The tour then takes you down to the river walk where you'll walk along the river and under the bridges hearing the stories of those that haunt it now.

Meeting point

Chicago, IL 60601 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends at the Congress Plaza Hotel, the site of many ghost stories, including that of the cities most famous serial killer.

Meeting point

520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

S.S. Eastland Memorial

You'll go to the site of the S.S. Eastland Memorial, and hear the story of how the ship sank, and the ghosts that haunt here now.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Riverwalk

Tour tour guides you along the river walk sharing the stories of the city and those the haunt the river. You might even see a ghost for yourself, or hear one.

Duration 10 minutes
3

City of Chicago - City Hall

the tour stops at the Chicago city hall and you'll learn about it's hauntings, set to themed music.

4

W Couch Pl

The tour walks down Couch Place, also known as Death Alley, as you learn about the fire in the theater that was one of the deadliest events in history. And the ghosts that walk here now.

Duration 5 minutes
5

Marshall Field's Wholesale Store

The tour stops outside of the Marshall Field's Wholesale Store, and you'll hear how it was once used to heal the sick. But not all healed.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

The tour goes to the hotel, outside, and tells the story of it's haunted rooms.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

learn about it's dark past.

8

Fine Arts Building

the tour stops outside the Fine Arts Building and tells the story of it's artistic haunts

9

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

The tour ends at the historic The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, where you'll hear about multiple hauntings.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Start at the river walk entrance.
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    Bring headphones for the best experience.
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    Visit The Congress Plaza Hotel last.
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    Check out nearby Riverwalk eateries.
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    Dress comfortably for walking.

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