Explore the shadows of Chicago’s most tragic and theatrical hauntings on this 90-minute adults-only ghost tour through theaters, hotels, and lost landmarks.
Basic Information
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 25
- Currency: USD
- Language: English
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Booking Cutoff: 2 hours
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
The Wind & Souls Tour is a chilling 90-minute adults-only walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s most infamous hauntings—where tragedy, history, and performance collide.
 Begin at the iconic Chicago Theatre and follow a path lined with paranormal history, including the site of America’s deadliest theater fire at the former Iroquois Theatre—now the James M. Nederlander Theatre. As you wind through Millennium Park, past the Cultural Center and the Art Institute, your guide will reveal tales of forgotten cemeteries, lost mayors, phantom librarians, haunted hotel rooms, and garments haunted by centuries of sorrow.
 You’ll confront the ghost of Captain Louis Ostheim in the infamous Room 441 at the Congress Plaza Hotel, wander the alley where 602 people perished in fire and panic, and learn how H.H. Holmes’s victims may still haunt a post office basement built atop his murder castle. And you’ll end your journey beneath the surface—at the Exchequer Restaurant, once a Capone-era speakeasy where the gangster’s ghost may still roam the tunnels beneath Wabash Avenue.
 This is a raw, theatrical, and deeply atmospheric ghost tour made for those who enjoy history served with a shiver.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- A Fun and Spooky Evening
- Walking Tour
- Local/ Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuity is not included. If you enjoy your tour and have a good experience, please feel free to tip your guide.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 175 N State St, N State St, Chicago
Start Location Direction: You will be meeting your guide at 175 N. State Street, just outside of The Chicago Theater near the walkway.
Accessibility
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Some or all locations we visit are NOT handicapped accessible.
- All tours operate rain or shine.
- Gratuity is not included but appreciated
Know Before You Go
- Please bring comfortable footwear.
- Dress for the weather
- Please arrive 15 minutes before tour time
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: none
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Options
Adults Only
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | $37.09 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
If, for any reason, your experience didn’t live up to your expectations, we've got you covered with our Money Back Guarantee.
Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. If Ghost City Tours must cancel a tour for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund. We’re happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we’ll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds are not provided for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend.
FAQ
Are kids allowed?
There are some places kids just can't go. This is one of them. We encourage you check out our family-friendly Ghosts of Chicago tour for the right amount of spooky fun for them!
Do you have a money back guarantee?
Yes, If, for any reason, your experience didn’t live up to your expectations, we've got you covered with our Money Back Guarantee.
Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. If Ghost City Tours must cancel a tour for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund. We’re happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we’ll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds are not provided for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend.
Can I take photos?
Absolutely! We encourage you to snap pics—just be ready for the possibility of a ghostly surprise in your shot (you never know). If something supernatural shows up, we’d love to see it—unless it’s just a blurry photo of your finger. 📸👻
Do you offer private tours?
Yes! We offer private tours if you want a more personal ghostly experience. Perfect for those who like their ghosts all to themselves. Just make sure to leave some room for the otherworldly guests!
