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Ghosts & Gangsters Chicago Guided Walking Tour

By Rosotravel - United States Tours & Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$45 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Chicago’s dark past with a 5-Star Licensed Guide city centre
  • Trace Al Capone’s rise from Riverwalk to Congress Plaza Hotel
  • Learn how Prohibition gang wars shaped Michigan Avenue’s legacy
  • See Chicago Theatre and Palmer House tied to crime lore
  • Feel chills at Congress Plaza and Cloud Gate at night

Activity location

    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | Meet your guide In front of Hyatt Regency Chicago; 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, as it is only a meeting point and the staff are not informed about the tour. The closest subway station is State/Lake, about a 10-minute walk. Nearby bus stop is Wacker (Upper) & Columbus. Please wait outside the main entrance on E Wacker Dr, near the driveway. Arrive 10 minutes early.
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Check availability

2-hour: English Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

2-hour: English Walking Tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$44.71 x 1 AdultAU$44.71
Total
Price is AU$44.71
Until Wed, 17 June

2-hour: Spanish Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish

Walk city centre Chicago from the Riverwalk to Congress Plaza, uncovering Al Capone’s legacy, the Chicago Theatre, Palmer House and haunted legends along Michigan Avenue’s iconic streets. The tour will be led by a Licensed Guide who is fluent in English.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$81.21 x 1 AdultAU$81.21
Total
Price is AU$81.21
Until Wed, 17 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour of City centre Chicago Highlights and Hidden Gems
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insightful commentary on Prohibition-era crime, infamous mobsters, haunted legends, and Chicago’s cultural history
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local perspectives and recommendations for the Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue, and surrounding areas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes and service fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport

What you can expect

Face the darker heartbeat of the Windy City with Rosotravel on a cinematic Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour through city centre Chicago. With a seasoned Licensed Guide, uncover infamous mob stories and chilling legends woven into the city’s landmarks and hidden corners. Step into the shadows and book now.

Book a 2-hour walking tour of Chicago’s Gangsters and Ghosts and follow a carefully crafted route from the Chicago Riverwalk to the legendary Congress Plaza Hotel. This is not just a stroll through city centre — it’s a story-driven journey through the city’s most infamous era, designed to reveal both iconic sights and lesser-known corners many visitors miss.

Your Licensed Guide, chosen for experience and deep knowledge of Chicago’s history and daily life, leads you along the scenic Riverwalk where glittering towers rise above waters once used for secret deals and silent exchanges. As you walk, the world of Al Capone and Prohibition-era crime unfolds with vivid detail — bootlegging networks, coded alliances, and violent rivalries that transformed Chicago into America’s gangster capital.

Beneath the glowing marquee of the Chicago Theatre, feel the glamour of the roaring 1920s colliding with the underworld that thrived in its shadow. Near the historic Palmer House, elegance meets eerie legend as your guide shares chilling tales tied to the building’s long past. Each stop blends true crime with ghostly lore, balancing documented history with spine-tingling storytelling.

The route continues towards Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, where the city’s modern reflection contrasts with its turbulent beginnings. Along Michigan Avenue, hear fascinating insights into the Art Institute of Chicago and the cultural forces that shaped the city’s identity. The experience culminates at the Congress Plaza Hotel, infamous for unexplained happenings and stories that have unsettled guests for generations.

Unlike generic tours that skim the surface, this walking experience is thoughtfully designed to cover Chicago’s highlights and hidden gems while staying focused on its gangsters and ghosts. With a Licensed Guide bringing years of expertise, local insight, and engaging storytelling, you gain context, depth, and the freedom to ask questions along the way.

Perfect for solo travellers seeking connection, couples craving a unique date idea, families with curious teens, and small groups of friends, this tour offers an intimate yet dynamic way to experience the city together.

If you’re ready to see Chicago beyond the skyline and feel the echo of its most notorious stories beneath your feet, reserve your place today.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | Meet your guide In front of Hyatt Regency Chicago; 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, as it is only a meeting point and the staff are not informed about the tour. The closest subway station is State/Lake, about a 10-minute walk. Nearby bus stop is Wacker (Upper) & Columbus. Please wait outside the main entrance on E Wacker Dr, near the driveway. Arrive 10 minutes early.
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States