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4.5(746 reviews)

Chicago Haunted Pub Crawl: Water Tower Specter and Beyond

About this activity

Immerse yourself in Chicago's haunted history on a spine-chilling pub crawl. Hear eerie tales, including the tragic Water Tower pumpman, while enjoying stops at haunted pubs.

Highlights

  • Explore haunted sites like the Water Tower and Holy Name Cathedral.
  • Enjoy a guided tour through Chicago's haunted past with stops at haunted pubs.
  • Learn about the city's eerie history from an expert guide.

Full description

Step into the eerie past of Chicago on a unique 2-hour haunted pub crawl that combines chilling ghost stories with visits to some of the city's most haunted pubs. Begin your journey at Streeter's Tavern on Chicago Avenue, where your expert guide will regale you with tales of the Water Tower's spectral pumpman, who met a tragic end during the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871. From Streeter's Tavern, venture through Chicago's streets to haunted locales like Holy Name Cathedral and eerie stops like Kerryman Irish Pub and Fado's Irish Pub. Hear tales of restless spirits and supernatural encounters that have left their mark on these historic establishments. Please note: This tour includes unsettling stories that may not be suitable for sensitive listeners.

Included / Excluded

  • Spooky guide in English

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.5(746 reviews)
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Hanah Brock
Sep 2026
5.0

This was an INCREDIBLE experience! The guide was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. He even brought extra tools for the entire group! 10/10. HIGHLY recommend. We will be taking more tours with this company!

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Tammi Chappell
Sep 2026
5.0

We had such a great time on the Lincoln Park Ghost Walk! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and made the whole experience very interactive. We learned so much about the history and ghost stories of the area while still laughing and having a great time along the way. It was a beautiful night in Chicago, which made the walk even better. Such a fun and unique way to experience the city! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chicago or looking for something different to do. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Annie Lytle
Sep 2026
5.0

The guide was very knowledgeable about a wide range of topics and kept all of us on the tour fully engaged. I wouldn't hesitate to tale the tour again if I'm ever back in the area.

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