Chicago's Dark Side Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour
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About the Activity
Explore haunted Chicago at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience -Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smart phone tour guided you with voice turn by turn. -Great deal -See and learn about Chicago's haunted spots, tragic events, fires, and the spirits that stayed behind. -Listen again after taking the tour. -The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on location tour) anytime. This haunted adventure is a smart phone guided on location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
tour on our walking tour app
see historic Chicago and it's haunted spots
no food, drinks or entrance tickets, this self guided tour is all outside.
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Locations in the itinerary
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You'll go to the site of the S.S. Eastland Memorial, and hear the story of how the ship sank, and the ghosts that haunt here now. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Tour tour guides you along the river walk sharing the stories of the city and those the haunt the river. You might even see a ghost for yourself, or hear one. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
the tour stops at the Chicago city hall and you'll learn about it's hauntings, set to themed music. View Location
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The tour walks down Couch Place, also known as Death Alley, as you learn about the fire in the theater that was one of the deadliest events in history. And the ghosts that walk here now. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The tour stops outside of the Marshall Field's Wholesale Store, and you'll hear how it was once used to heal the sick. But not all healed. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, United States, 60603-5608The tour goes to the hotel, outside, and tells the story of it's haunted rooms. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Locationlearn about it's dark past. View Location
Fine Arts Building(Pass By)
410 S Michigan Ave, , Chicago, United States, 60605-1308the tour stops outside the Fine Arts Building and tells the story of it's artistic hauntsView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The tour starts at the entrance to the river walk. The tour then takes you down to the river walk where you'll walk along the river and under the bridges hearing the stories of those that haunt it now. View Location
End point
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The tour ends at the Congress Plaza Hotel, the site of many ghost stories, including that of the cities most famous serial killer. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThis is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below. HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR (read below) *Enter the Experience Code 'eastland2780' *We suggest using headphones / earbuds How it works: Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Unlock Your Tour Chose Chicago as your city Scroll down and find "Chicago's Dark Side Haunted Walking Tour "and click it Click Enter Experience Code Enter the Experience Code 'eastland2780' Click apply Step 4: Take the Tour Go to the Chicago River Walk at State St, North State Street, Chicago, IL, USA Open the tour and click start experience. Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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