The Great Lake County Ghost Adventure

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The Great Lake County Ghost Adventure

$89 per person

This all-day ghost bus tour will introduce you to the lore of haunted Lake County north of Chicago, stopping for lunch at an actively haunted pub.

*includes all taxes and fees


Ghost Tour

Duration

7+ Hours

Ghost Tour

Meeting Point

Long Grove, IL

Ghost Tour

Minimum Age

13+

Check-Out Availability

Led by veteran paranormal researchers, this tour is a 7-hour paranormal adventure, where you'll explore cemeteries, historic sites and more and lunch at a haunted establishment. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as we have numerous stops outdoors with some walking involved. Lunch included with soft drinks. Cash bar available at lunch stop. Bring your cameras and ghost hunting tools if you have them, or try out ours!


Includes full 7-hour tour with transportation and lunch. Cash bar at lunch stop.


What To Expect

A FULL DAY GHOST HUNTING EXCURSION INTO THE PARANORMAL

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Ghost Tour

Expert Paranormal Guide

Ghost Tour

Fridays and Select weekends at 10am

Ghost Tour

Easy/Moderate

Ghost Tour

$89 Per Person

The Great Lake County Ghost Adventure was created by Ursula Bielski, famed Chicago ghostlore historian, and is run by veteran tourguides Tony Szabelski and Scott Markus (who literally wrote the book on northern Chicago ghost stories!)

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Important Info


  • Bring a snack and water if desired.
  • BYOB is ok. But no hard coolers, please.
  • Bring cameras and ghost hunting equipment!
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Discover haunted Cuba Road and the White Cemetery

A cemetery with a red arrow pointing to a grave

Was a ghost captured on film on our tour at this cemetery?

A large brick building with a theater in front of it

Learn about the spirits of the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

More guests at Libertyville's most haunted spot

At the old haunted Mineola hotel

Having the included lunch at a haunted restaurant

Hearing ghost stories in St. Mary's Cemetery

The Gold Pyramid House in Cairo, Illinois

Discover haunted Cuba Road and the White Cemetery

Was a ghost captured on film on our tour at this cemetery?

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Itinerary

See our tour guide Tony Szabelski talk hauntings with company founder Ursula Bielski

Highlights

  • The notorious “Gate” of Libertyville—where legend tells of a long lost girls’ school massacre
  • The treacherous witch, still violent and vengeful after death in a Wadsworth cemetery . . .
  • The ghosts of Cuba Road
  • This 7 hour coach tour with stops will introduce you to the ghost lore of this storied county, stopping for lunch at an actively haunted pub.

Meeting Point


The Stempel Parking Lot in Long Grove, IL

  • Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?

    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?

    While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.

  • 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 tour time.  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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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