Chicago: Gangsters & Ghosts Audio Tour

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About this activity

Audio tour
Yes
Audio language
English
Route length
4.5 miles
Instant confirmation
Yes
Duration
1h 30min - 2h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.

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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Explore ghost and crime sites of the roaring city at your own pace with this in-app audio tour
  • Discover the most haunted sites and buildings securing tragic and mysterious stories of Chicagoans
  • Hear about rise and fall of the most infamous gangsters of all times, Al Capone and John Dillinger
  • Dive into the atmosphere of Chicago's turbulent era of the Prohibition and the Great Depression
  • Stroll along the picturesque Chicago River and learn what tragic story is covered by its waters
Spice up your visit to Chicago on this in-app audio tour through the creepiest places of the city of lights! Walk along the bubbling Chicago Loop to see the places of hangouts and crimes of cheeky bootleggers and stylish mobsters in the roaring 1920's. Hear the story of rise and fall of the most infamous gangsters of all times - Al Capone and John Dillinger. On your way, you will see such iconic sights of the city as Cloud Gate with its unusual perspective of Chicago's skyline reflected on its mirror surface. Take a selfie with the authentic Chicago Theater representing the era of swirling jazz parties and shiny speakeasies. Dark windows of ghost-haunted Congress Plaza Hotel, which inspired Stephen King's "1408" story, will surely give you goosebumps. Enjoy the skyline of Chicago Riverwalk and hear about the Eastland disaster concealed by its waters. Du Sable Bridge will give you an insight to such historical events as Great Chicago Fire and Fort Dearborn Battle, as well as to a cinematic gangster chase. Marvel at gothic architecture of the Holy Name Cathedral and find the traces of bullets in it. Then, take a short bus ride to Lincoln Park to learn the mysteries of the largest city's park. In this area, you will visit the site of spine-chilling St. Valentine Day Massacre. The tour ends at the Biograph Theater securing the story of the elusive John Dillinger. Choose to visit restaurants and attractions to enforce your Chicago gangsters and ghosts experience.

What's included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Recommendations for museums and further ghosts and gangsters experience
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones not included — bring your own
  • Cash or transport cards to take a bus or a train
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
    • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
    • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
    • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
    • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Blackstone Hotel
East Balbo Drive, Lobby Entrance On
Biograph Theater
North Lincoln Avenue, 2433

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the internet during the tour?

No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.

Do I need an app?

Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.

What language is the audio guide in?

The audio guide is available in English.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 1h 30min - 2h.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.

Can I cancel my purchase?

Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.

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