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Chicago's Dark Side Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour

3 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Chicago, USA

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime.

Why take this tour?
-It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone.
-Tour at your own pace and schedule
-Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience
-Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn.
-Great deal
-See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind.
-Listen again after taking the tour.
-The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime.

This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.

What's Included

  • Tour on our walking tour app
  • See historic Chicago and it's haunted spots
  • No food, drinks or entrance tickets, this self guided tour is all outside.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605, USA

The tour ends at the Congress Plaza Hotel, the site of many ghost stories, including that of the cities most famous serial killer.

What To Expect

S.S. Eastland Memorial

You'll go to the site of the S.S. Eastland Memorial, and hear the story of how the ship sank, and the ghosts that haunt here now.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Riverwalk

Tour tour guides you along the river walk sharing the stories of the city and those the haunt the river. You might even see a ghost for yourself, or hear one.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

City of Chicago - City Hall (Pass By)

the tour stops at the Chicago city hall and you'll learn about it's hauntings, set to themed music.
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West Couch Place

The tour walks down Couch Place, also known as Death Alley, as you learn about the fire in the theater that was one of the deadliest events in history. And the ghosts that walk here now.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marshall Field's Wholesale Store

The tour stops outside of the Marshall Field's Wholesale Store, and you'll hear how it was once used to heal the sick. But not all healed.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

The tour goes to the hotel, outside, and tells the story of it's haunted rooms.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub (Pass By)

learn about it's dark past.
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Fine Arts Building (Pass By)

the tour stops outside the Fine Arts Building and tells the story of it's artistic haunts
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The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

The tour ends at the historic The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, where you'll hear about multiple hauntings.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago’s Dark Side Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P54

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Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Tour on our walking tour app
  • See historic Chicago and it's haunted spots
  • No food, drinks or entrance tickets, this self guided tour is all outside.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).

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