Explore Chicago's Shadows: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 10 km
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Duration 2h
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Explore eerie tales with the Self-Guided Audio Tour
  • Feel history at The Congress Plaza Hotel
  • See the grand 'CHICAGO' sign up close
  • Discover haunted secrets of the Palmer House
  • Uncover gangster lore at the Rookery Building
Dive into a world where the echoes of the past come to life with this Self-Guided Audio Tour of Chicago's gangsters and ghosts. Designed for those with a curiosity for the city's darker history and creepy tales, this journey through the Chicago Loop district offers independent adventurers a chance to uncover secrets hidden in the streets and buildings of the Windy City. Starting at the historic Palmer House A Hilton, you'll follow a path of intrigue and mystery, making your way past the majestic Art Institute and the gleaming Cloud Gate. As you wander through the Chicago Loop, you'll find yourself at the Congress Plaza Hotel, encountering tales that may send shivers down your spine. The route takes you past The Chicago Theatre and along the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, giving you a glimpse of the city's natural beauty amidst the spine-tingling stories. Your journey will conclude after you've explored the rich history of places like The Rookery and The Monadnock Building. Each stop on the tour unveils a new layer of Chicago's storied past, from the luxurious to the eerie, and leaves your imagination stirring with visions of figures that once roamed these streets. From touching the cold bricks of time-worn buildings to feeling the pulse of the city's heart through its tales of yesteryear, this experience is about immersing yourself in a Chicago that many never see. You'll finish with a head full of stories and a new perspective on the city's captivating charm.

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Palmer House A Hilton
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
The Rookery Building
209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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