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Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago
4.3
41 Ratings
Chicago
Explore Chicago’s haunted history with Wind & Souls. Discover chilling tales of theater fires, HH Holmes, and more on this adults-only ghost tour.
Explore Chicago’s haunted history with Wind & Souls. Discover chilling tales of theater fires, HH Holmes, and more on this adults-only ghost tour.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Chicago Theatre - At this stop, you will hear about the tragedy of how 602 people lost their lives at the Iroquois Theatre in 1903.
- James M. Nederlander Theatre - At this stop you will visit the Oriental Theatre, now named James M. Nederlander Theatre, which stands in the same spot as the Iroquois. The story of the tragedy of the Iroquois…
- The Chicago Theatre - At this stop, you will hear about the tragedy of how 602 people lost their lives at the Iroquois Theatre in 1903.
- James M. Nederlander Theatre - At this stop you will visit the Oriental Theatre, now named James M. Nederlander Theatre, which stands in the same spot as the Iroquois. The story of the tragedy of the Iroquois Theatre will be continued and you’ll hear about paranormal activity in the Alley of Death.
- Chicago Cultural Center - At this stop, you will discuss the second librarian in the history of Chicago’s public library system, Frederick H. Hild, and how his spirit lurks behind in the very building in which he was the first librarian.
- Millennium Park - At this stop you will hear about some of the stories that have happened around the area. You’ll discuss Lincoln Park, which was once a burial ground.
- The Art Institute of Chicago - The Art Institute of Chicago is the second-largest art museum in the country. Here you will discuss how that how some of more than 300,000 items are haunted.
- The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - At this stop you will visit one of the most haunted hotels in the country. You’ll hear how Stephen King was inspired to write a short story by Room 441 and you will discuss tragedies that made this a hotel a paranormal hot spot.
- Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - At this stop you will hear the story of a figure that haunts not just one place, but the entirety of Chicago, the Ghost of Al Capone.
What's Included
- Spooky and historically accurate tour
- Led by a local guide
- Spooky and historically accurate tour
- Led by a local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Leave the kids at home and immerse yourself in a spine-tingling evening crafted just for adults.
Not every spirit in Chicago is at peace—and not every haunting is welcoming. On the Wind & Souls: Adults-Only Ghost Tour, the city’s darker history is unveiled, exposing the sinister spirits that still linger in its alleyways, deserted buildings, and hidden…
Leave the kids at home and immerse yourself in a spine-tingling evening crafted just for adults.
Not every spirit in Chicago is at peace—and not every haunting is welcoming. On the Wind & Souls: Adults-Only Ghost Tour, the city’s darker history is unveiled, exposing the sinister spirits that still linger in its alleyways, deserted buildings, and hidden corners. These are the tormented souls of murderers, madmen, and those who met their demise in the most tragic ways.
This tour is not for the faint-hearted. Discover tales of the cursed, the vengeful, and the truly malevolent spirits whose presence still chills the air and disturbs the soul.
Wind & Souls offers a mature, adults-only experience, featuring explicit historical details, strong language, and unsettling true stories drawn from the shadowy depths of Chicago’s haunted past.
Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
You will be meeting your guide just outside of The Chicago Theater near the walkway.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(41 Ratings)
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Fearless44522912204
Nov 15, 2025
Recommend to see many spots at night. - Great time with John C on the Winds and Souls haunted tour. Great stories of Chicago's history as well as many great views of Chicag's buildings at night.
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Alex_r
Nov 11, 2025
I had such a great time... - I had such a great time walking around the city learning new things! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and fun!
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Mapperjay
Nov 2, 2025
Fascinating stories with a great host - Joe was a great storyteller who kept us engaged with his stories of mayhem. He spoken loudly enough and kept the group together so that everyone could hear and always invited us to ask questions. I appreciated that the stories weren’t heavy on the gangster side, but more on the disasters and supernatural as there are enough gangster tours to take to compliment these tours. I would recommend Joe and seek him out again for other tours.
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S8523nlchrisf
Oct 25, 2025
Great Spooky History Job, Joe! - Joe did a great job. He was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. There were just a few times when we couldn’t hear him, but given that it was outside and he was at times competing with traffic and train noises, he did great!
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F3539ipjacksonf
Aug 10, 2025
A tour of chicago’s gruesome history. - It was a very fun and interesting tour. Our guide was Joseph Rulli. He did a great job taking us around to the sites. The horror of hundreds being burned alive and their bodies staked out in front of the smoldering theater was just the start of our hour and half adventure. We listened in disbelief of how many times the city caught fire and burned. The creepy cemetery and the bodies that still remain without a marker. We visited the spot were Lincoln practice his speech to the locals who passed bye. The horror story of the hotel were one of America’s first
Serial killers killed and butchered his victims. It ended in front of Al Capone’s favorite dinner were the legendary mobster ruled Chicago. How Bugsy Moran escaped the Bloody Valentine Day massacre. The backdrop of the towering building and dark alleyways gave the tour a special touch.
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Zoe_g
Sep 1, 2025
Good experience - Our guide Joe was incredible, he was funny and had all the fun and gory facts about the town. Nevertheless, I felt like we learnt a lot about places we didn’t have time for but a lot less about the places we actually got to go to. Otherwise, the night was really enjoyable and I would still recommend it to anyone!
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E4538rxanital
Nov 4, 2025
Great tour, wished there were more ghost stories. - The weather was great for a walking tour! the guide was very knowledgeable, great history about Chicago but really wanted more ghost stories. Mostly stories of disasters, not hauntings. Crowd was a decent size, split us into two groups. Don't go if you're not up for walking.
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Ryta26
Sep 20, 2025
Just ok - We have done numerous haunted/mobster walking tours in other States. This was our first in our home state. Meeting place outside Chicago Theatre was a horrible idea since there was a show and a lot going on. I had to call the organizer who decided to change the meeting place last minute. It was a big group of 20-25. The guide should have used a microphone as we could barely hear him. Tour took .5 hr longer, 8:30–10:30, too long. And the route ended far from where it started.
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Jennykd7982nq
Aug 12, 2025
No Ghosts - Just History - Our guide Joe was upbeat and funny, which made the tour enjoyable. We got to see a lot of the city and heard some interesting historical stories tied to various locations. However, despite the name, the tour didn’t include any ghost stories or hauntings—it was more of a history tour focused on events where people died.
If you’re hoping for spooky tales or paranormal experiences, this probably isn’t the right tour for you. But if you’re interested in a slightly different take on Chicago’s history than what’s offered on typical daytime tours, this could be worth considering. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re expecting a traditional ghost tour.
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Jennifer
Aug 12, 2025
Not mad, just disappointed - I go on a lot of tours all over the world, this one was disappointing. The guide was using notes and it felt like she was reading from a script. Didn’t really research or have passion for the stories she told and didn’t even tell the stories near the locations where those stories occurred. I have been on other ghost tours in Chicago and those stories were told better and I was standing where they happened. I brought a friend along who had never been on a ghost tour and I was embarrassed, he’ll probably never join me for another because of this experience,
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