Ghost Tour Questions, Answered
Are Chicago Ghost Tours Good For Kids?
Most can be, with one tour built for it. The Chicago: Family Friendly Ghost Walking Tour with Local Guide runs about 1.5 hours and starts at $29.99 per person. The other walks lean darker, mixing crime scenes and adult legends, so check each listing's age notes before bringing younger kids. Two tours are billed adults only, including Wind and Souls at $34.99.
How Long Does A Ghost Tour In Chicago Last?
Durations span a wide range. The shortest option, Embers of the Windy City, wraps up in about one hour. Most walking tours run 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with the Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour at the longer end at roughly 2 hours 30 minutes. Bus tours take the most time; the Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour runs about 3 hours.
What Do Chicago Ghost Tours Cost?
Published from-prices run from $26 to $60 per person. Embers of the Windy City is the budget pick at $26 for a one-hour walk. Mid-range options cluster between $34 and $40, including the Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour at $35, which holds a 5.0 rating across 446 reviews. Bus tours sit higher, topping out at $60 for the minibus option.
Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?
Yes, and it is the strongest common thread across every tour listed here. Every tour listed here comes with free cancellation, so you can change plans without losing the booking. Conditions such as cutoff times before departure vary by tour, and the details sit on each live booking page. It is still smart to cancel promptly once you know a date will not work.
Which Tours Cover Gangsters And True Crime?
Several do. The Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour covers both worlds across 2 hours and carries a 4.7 rating from 1,878 reviews. Chicago's Dark Side from Inside Chicago Walking Tours blends ghosts, gangsters and true crime over 2 hours and rates 4.9 across 80 reviews. ExperienceFirst runs a Crime, Mobsters & Ghosts walk from $34 with a 4.7 score.
Are There Bus Tours Instead Of Walking?
Five tours use buses or minibuses. The Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour is the most reviewed, at 4.6 across 3,603 reviews, and runs 1.5 to 2 hours. The Night Crimes Tour by Bus rates 4.8 from 521 reviews. Chicago Hauntings runs a 3-hour ghost bus, and Untouchable Tours operates Chicago's Original Gangster Tour by Bus, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Sitting down beats miles of pavement in colder months.
How Do I Choose Between Chicago Ghost Tours?
Choosing comes down to pace and focus. Short on time? The one-hour Embers walk fits. Want stories with drinks? Nightly Spirits runs a 2.5-hour booze and boos tour rated 4.9 across 338 reviews. Prefer hands-on paranormal work? Chicago Hauntings leads a Lincoln Park investigation with equipment, 2 hours 15 minutes for $40. Compare durations, prices and ratings side by side, then book through the listing that matches.