
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour
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4.8/5
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Is Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Chicago, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (5)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated
What you get
About this experience
Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience -Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn. -Great deal -See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind. -Listen again after taking the tour. -The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime. This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.
What's included
Included
- tour on our walking tour app
- see historic Chicago and it's haunted spots
Not included
- no food, drinks or entrance tickets, this self guided tour is all outside.
What you'll see and do
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.
10 minutes here
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.
10 minutes here
the tour stops at the Chicago city hall and you'll learn about it's hauntings, set to themed music.
Pass by without stopping
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.
5 minutes here
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.
5 minutes here
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
The tour goes to the hotel, outside, and tells the story of it's haunted rooms.
5 minutes here
learn about it's dark past.
Pass by without stopping
Fine Arts Building
the tour stops outside the Fine Arts Building and tells the story of it's artistic haunts
Pass by without stopping
The tour ends at the historic The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, where you'll hear about multiple hauntings.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chicago
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the Congress Plaza Hotel, the site of many ghost stories, including that of the cities most famous serial killer.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Informative and entertaining
I enjoy learning about hauntings and historical events when I visit places. This self-guided walking tour was well done. It was easy to navigate the streets with the map along with all the vocal cues. The walk was enjoyable and a nice way to spend an hour and a half. I extended my tour by taking extra time to visit the insides of some of the buildings and it was easy to pause and resume the tour when I got back to it. The voice over was engaging. I recommend this to anyone who would like to experience a different flavor of Chicago lore.
via Tripadvisor
Worth every penny, great detail on locations
It was great, easy to follow and great detail. The only issue I had that was disappointing was that at the Palmer house, it was mentioned that room 660 and 725 are haunted but the 6th and 7th floors are both meeting room spaces, no rooms. I don't know if a different part of the hotel had rooms on those floors or those rooms have been replaced with the meeting room spaces on both floors or if those rooms are on higher floors, which wouldn't make sense of course. Alas, it was disappointing not to find those rooms. Overall, it was a tour worth every penny and I ate at the Exchequer restaurant mentioned on the tour and it was delicious!
via Tripadvisor
Fun and entertaining tour! ;)
Wonderful historical tour. I throughly enjoyed the narrator’s voice and descriptions. The logistics were perfection, ends in the south loop, I highly recommend and will look for more tours with this company.
via Tripadvisor
This walking tour made my afternoon in Chicago an absolutely awesome time.
I had an absolutely awesome time on this walking tour. It was super well researched and historical fascinating. Stories from many different periods of time in Chicago’s past, with a wide variety of topics. I will absolutely be checking in for tours with Greg from walkintours at every city I visit now. It was such a fun and captivating way to learn about the city, and the narrations, audio engineering, and sound design is top quality and was absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much for putting this together, I loved it.
via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative.
The stories were great and informative. The narrator was fun to listen to. Lots of walking meant great exercise.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chicago.
How much does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chicago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chicago is not rushed.
Is Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chicago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chicago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chicago and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chicago Haunted Ghost Tour GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chicago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chicago?
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Chicago's signature experience is still the architecture boat cruise, and the difference between the docent-led originals and the party-boat imitators is the single biggest quality gap in the city. Beyond the river: gangster history walks, Art Institute access, deep-dish and hot-dog crawls, and skydeck timed entry. Outty Ranking leans on guide credentials and how consistently the promised route runs. On Outty we rank every Chicago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors, Chicago Murder Mystery Tour, Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
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May to October. Winter cruises stop running when the river ices. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chicago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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