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4.5(746 reviews)

Woodstock Ghost Walk

From$30
Chicago, USA

About this activity

Discover paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.

Highlights

  • Learn the truth about Woodstock’s most famous ghost.
  • Stay informed about local high strangeness from UFOs reports to the Bull Valley Monster legend to the strange tale of a sidewalk exorcism.
  • Hear strange, but true tales from the lives of famous entertainers who got their start in Woodstock like Orson Welles and Ed Asner.
  • See where notorious murderer James Dacey was executed and his ghostly presence lingers.

Full description

The most famous resident of the jail in Woodstock’s historic courthouse was convicted murderer James Dacey. He was imprisoned in a basement cell, tried in the courtroom above, and then hung outside on a gallows platform made specially for this singular event. According to newspaper accounts, for the two years Dacey awaited his execution, he often howled throughout the night, waking town residents. Although Dacey was finally executed on July, 22nd 1886, some say he never really left.Expect to learn more about the paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.

Included / Excluded

  • Spooky guide
  • Food or drink

Meeting point

Start Location

Woodstock Opera House, West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, 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)
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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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