
Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 47 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour worth booking?
Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour is a 2.3-hour experience in Chicago, United States, from $40 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 47 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (47)
- Duration
- 2.3 hours
- From
- $40 per person
We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator. Like Ursula, all of our guides are
What you get
About this experience
We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator. Like Ursula, all of our guides are all real investigators and true Chicagoans. We love investigating, we love Chicago history, and we would love to show you Chicago's haunted history. This is the only tour which takes you out of the downtown area and into one of the most haunted parts of Chicago: Lincoln Park, the old City Cemetery, which was ravaged by the Great Fire of 1871, leaving 10,000 graves behind. The bodies are all still here, as well as the ghosts. The tour also visits the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the site of Suicide Bridge, where more than 100 desperate souls lost their lives.
What's included
Included
- Guests will be shown how to use guide equipment and given the opportunity to try it themselves as well as given tips for paranormal investigation on the tour and in their own later investigations.
What you'll see and do
Abraham Lincoln Park
Guests will participate in a haunted history tour and ongoing paranormal investigation of Chicago's Lincoln Park, one of the city's oldest and most notorious areas, featuring a haunted Zoo, the abandoned and destroyed City Cemetery, the site of Suicide Bridge, and the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
135 minutes here · Admission included
Couch Mausoleum
Just who is in the Couch Museum? They're still not sure, but we've got a ghost story for you!
15 minutes here
Lincoln Park Zoo
Just how many bodies were left under the zoo when they abandoned moving the old City Cemetery? That's what makes it so haunted.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chicago
Meet outside main entrance ten minutes before tour start time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
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
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Chicago Hauntings
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 47 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
47 verified traveler reviews for Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Long Distance Search
Recommend for the history and lore. But for the physically challenged people , the terrain can be challenging and the total distance was 3.8 miles.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour! We’re so glad you enjoyed the history and lore. We also appreciate you pointing out the walking distance and terrain, as the tour can be challenging for some guests. Thank you again for the helpful feedback!
via Tripadvisor
Informative and hands on...
Informative and hands on experience. We got to play with emf boxes, doweling rods etc. Great mix of haunting stories from different eras of Chicago.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the hands-on experience and had fun using the EMF detectors and dowsing rods. Chicago definitely has no shortage of haunting history, so we’re happy you enjoyed the mix of stories from different eras. Thanks again for joining us!
via Viator
Fun and entertaining...
Fun and entertaining time. Cemetery Larry was great. Lots of good information I wouldn’t have learned otherwise.
Response from the operator: We love hearing that you had a fun and entertaining timeLincoln Park definitely has a few secrets up its sleeve haha.
via Viator
Review
I really enjoyed myself, I love when they mix ghost stories with historical events. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Love the fact that it was a small group..
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the mix of ghost stories and history, and that your guide made the experience engaging. Small groups definitely make the investigation more personal. We appreciate you joining us!
via Viator
Great experience!
Great leader. He was very personable, knowledgeable and informative. The group overall was a nice bunch of people and I’d go on it again.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, the guide, and the group dynamic that really makes the experience. We’d love to have you join us again! 👻
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chicago.
How much does Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.3 hours 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 Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 47 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 Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation 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 Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour?
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Around 16 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 2.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation 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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