Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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About this activity

Join this Chicago haunted pub tour which is a combination ghost tour and pub crawl that will take you on a walking tour to explore the fascinating history of Chicago and hear some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories.

A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 2.5-hour journey, offering glimpses into the past and revealing the stories of long-dead phantoms and specters who still call Chicago home. You'll visit several different bars and have time to enjoy a delicious libation (at own expense) as the guide tells them about all the spooky happenings and great history of this town!

*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.

*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Nightly Spirits

Ages: Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Tour escort/host

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

25 min

You'll meet your tour group here to begin stories and grab a drink. Glascott's has been family owned for four generations. The building was originally a meat market, but during Prohibition, it was known as “James Morley Soft Drinks” and operated as a speakeasy. Your costumed guide will tell you all about it!
Lincoln Park

Passing by

Explore the spooky history of Lincoln Park!
Biograph Theatre

Passing by

Hear all about the ghost of John Dillinger that haunts the alley beside the theater!
Lilly's

30 min

Stop in for a drink and hear about their haunted residents.
Stop 5

25 min

Hook and Ladder, and its sister bar Halligan, have a secret doorway connecting them. The owner is a volunteer firefighter, and the decor is in honor of Chicago’s Fire Department. The building that houses Halligan has been a bar for over 100 years! You'll hear all about the bar and its ghostly former owner, John Weiss, when we stop in for a drink.
Oz Park

Passing by

Along the tour route, we'll walk by Oz Park. Did you know that one of the most celebrated authors of all time lived about 4 miles from here? L. Frank Baum, author of the beloved Oz books, is the namesake for this quaint park where you can find Dorothy’s Playlot, the Emerald Gardens, and character statues of the books!

The park is open until 11pm, and after nightfall, you might just run into some of its ghostly inhabitants.
Stop 7

Passing by

Along our route, we'll pass by Chicago’s first Spirit Lounge, King of Cups. This is a place that definitely appreciates spirits of any variety, with craft cocktails and a few hauntings of its own. They even offer nightly Tarot Card readings!

A few strange happenings have convinced employees that some otherworldly patrons have adopted the gothic bar as their regular watering hole...
Stop 8

Passing by

Along our route, we'll stop outside of one of the most famous haunted bars in Chicago and reveal its stories.

The Red Lion opened in 1984, after massive reconstruction, in the former Dirty Dan’s Western Saloon. The place was transformed from a smoke ridden, grimy rat cemetery into a classic English pub. It has multiple spirits that are seemingly tied to the location.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your tour begins at Glascott's Saloon, 2158 N Halsted. Your guide will meet you INSIDE the bar. Just look for the flapper or gangster at the front end of the bar.

End point

Using your ticket

Please contact Nightly Spirits directly at 844-678-8687, with any tour related questions. Meeting instructions are directly below.

Your tour begins at Glascott's Saloon, 2158 N Halsted. Your guide will meet you INSIDE the bar. Just ask the door person or bartender how to find your flapper or gangster tour guide.

Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your reservation time, in order to allow time for check-in.

How do we get there?? Parking in this area is extremely limited so we strongly recommend using ride-share or public transportation. Click this link for a list of transportation recommendations. Public transit can often be delayed in Chicago, so please plan to give yourself plenty of extra travel time.

Running Late for the tour?? We will wait 5 minutes for everyone, then the group will be at the starting location for approximately 15-20 minutes. If you are later than that, please reach out to us by phone, 844-678-8687, and we will do our best to catch you up to the group.

ALL GUESTS MUST BE 21+ WITH A VALID ID!!

*Tour route and bar stops are subject to change.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.