Ghost Walk · Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Ghost Tour Pub Crawl

Guided walking tour of the beautiful, glamorous, and very haunted

Duration

1+ Hours

Min Age

21+

Departs

Select Fridays at 8pm

Meeting Point

50 E. Chicago Avenue

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Constructed in 1869, the Water Tower was home to a critical water pump, drawing water from the expansive Lake Michigan. But this ordinary tower holds an extraordinary tale. During the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871, as the city was engulfed in flames, a brave pumpman chose to remain, working the pumps while others fled in fear.

Tragically, his valiant efforts were in vain. Cornered by the relentless fire, the lone pumpman chose a gruesome fate over the fiery inferno. He ascended to the top of the tower and took his own life, preferring the rope's cold embrace to the fiery death below. To this day, on some nights, observers claim to see the spectral image of this tragic figure, hanging solemnly in the Water Tower's upper windows.

Join us for a ghost tour pub crawl like no other. Grab your pint and steel your nerves as we explore Chicago's haunted past, with the Water Tower's eerie tale being just one of the chilling stories we'll unearth.

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What To Expect

Guide

Expert Paranormal Guide

Departs

Select Fridays at 8pm

Difficulty

Easy/moderate walking

Price

$35 / adult

Our Irish Pub Ghost Tour route is a unique holiday experience created by Chicago natives who love the city and embrace the stories. Our Chicago tours were founded by Ursula Bielski, famed Chicago ghostlore historian who started Chicago Hauntings over twenty years ago to show tourists and locals alike the amazing history and ghost stories of the Windy City and to carry on the tradition of haunted history tourism pioneer, Richard Crowe.

Tour Highlights

▸See your guide in action tell a story on this tour to CBS Chicago!

Itinerary

Meet your guide at 50 E. Chicago Avenue — 50 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

1
Holy Name Cathedral
When gangsters fight, bullets go flying. Remnants of their battles (and sometimes their spirits!) remain...
2
Streeter's Tavern
Is Streeterville cursed? Discover the unique and paranormal history of the area...
3
Kerryman Irish Pub
Discover the tales of this former gangster hideout, where one of the city's most notorious got his start...
4
Fado's Irish Pub
Who is the woman in white that haunts this Celtic watering hole and why is she most active around holidays (especially St. Patrick's Day!)
5
And much much more...

Important Info

▸We recommend using SpotHero to find parking near Streeter's Tavern to save you time.
▸This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
▸The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort.
▸Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency.
▸Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don't require their assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?+

Except for the haunted pubs, on this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.

Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?+

We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.

Can I bring my pet?+

Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.

Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?+

This is a pub crawl, so no. 21+ please.

What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?+

We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tourtime. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.

What is your cancellation policy?+

Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. If we cancel the tour because of weather or another event, we offer a full refund. We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests, but cannot guarantee changes because other tours and dates might be sold out. As a courtesy, we offer an add-on called Peek Protect which will refund your tickets if you have an emergency and cancel your reservations at least 24 hours prior to the tour beginning, but we cannot make any adjustments to those reservations, those are ordered through a third-party and any changes will need to be processed through them.