The Devil in the White City: A Haunting History Tour

From$65

3 hours

Chicago, USA

About this activity

Embark on a chilling journey through Chicago's history with The Devil in the White City tour. Explore the sites linked to H.H. Holmes and the World's Fair, including the haunted Congress Plaza Hotel.

Highlights

Start your adventure at the Congress Plaza Hotel is notoriously one of the most haunted spots in Chicago, originally built as the Auditorium Annex to house the masses who would attend the 1893 Columbian Exposition at the World
Visit the only building remains standing on the old 1893 Fairgrounds in Chicago’s Jackson Park today: the former Palace of Fine Arts which now houses the spectacular Museum of Science and Industry.
Venture to the original Millionaire's Row, Praire Avenue. On the National Register of Historic Places, this street was the home of Gilded Age mansions belonging to the likes of Marshall Field (department stores), George Pullman (the railroad sleeping car), and Philip Armour (of the hot dogs fame!)
Best Devil in the White City Tour
Haunted History Tour in Chicago
Explore H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle
Visit Victorian Chicago Landmarks
Discover World's Fair History
Explore Millionaire's Row
Start your adventure at the Congress Plaza Hotel is notoriously one of the most haunted spots in Chicago, originally built as the Auditorium Annex to house the masses who would attend the 1893 Columbian Exposition at the World
Visit the only building remains standing on the old 1893 Fairgrounds in Chicago’s Jackson Park today: the former Palace of Fine Arts which now houses the spectacular Museum of Science and Industry.
Venture to the original Millionaire's Row, Praire Avenue. On the National Register of Historic Places, this street was the home of Gilded Age mansions belonging to the likes of Marshall Field (department stores), George Pullman (the railroad sleeping car), and Philip Armour (of the hot dogs fame!)

Full description

We are Chicago's first and best Devil in the White City tour, offering the history, legends and lore surrounding H.H.Holmes, the World's Fair and Victorian Chicago. We visit Prairie Avenue, Chicago's Victorian "Easy Street" and site of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, travel to the World's Fairgrounds and the Midway Plaisance at the University of Chicago, and make the notorious trek to the site of Holmes' "Murder Castle."

Included / Excluded

Restroom on board
Restroom on board

Meeting point

Start Location

Congress Plaza Hotel, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

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)

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!

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.