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Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
  • Tour escort/host
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614, USA

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

End point

North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614, USA

What To Expect

Glascott’s Saloon

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!
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Park (Pass By)

Explore the spooky history of Lincoln Park!
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Biograph Theatre (Pass By)

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

Stop in for a drink and hear about their haunted residents.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hook and Ladder

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.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oz Park (Pass 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.
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King of Cups (Pass 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...
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The Red Lion Pub (Pass 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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum of 2 adults to book
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!.
  • Tour escort/host.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 21..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
  • Tour escort/host
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum of 2 adults to book
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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