Chicago

Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt

Chicago, USA
Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt
  • 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Considered Chicago’s original “Millionaire’s Row,” Prairie Avenue in the Near South Side is renowned for its Gilded Age mansions—and this tour makes exploring easy (and delightfully spooky). In the evening, meet your guide in front of the Glessner House, and set off with ghost-hunting gear to accompany you. In between spotting highlights like the Marshall Field Jr. Mansion and the Henry B. Clarke House, you’ll hunt for specters and hear ghost stories.
  • This two-in-one tour combines history and ghost-hunting
  • Explore the highlights of Chicago’s Prairie Avenue Historic District
  • Hear ghost stories, and attempt to spot specters with ghost-hunting gear
  • Enjoy a new perspective on the city when you set off after dark

What's Included

  • Ghost hunting gear including EMF meters, dowsing rods, and spirit boxes.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Glessner House
      1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

      Meet in front of the Glessner House, please arrive 10 minutes before the start time if possible. Thanks!

    Start time

    08:00 PM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Marshall Field Jr Mansion

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clarke House Museum

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Keith House

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Prairie Avenue Historic District (Prairie District)

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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      A must see tour
      Candace_K, Nov 2023
      Except for being a little cold, it was a very interesting tour. Tony was very a fountain of knowledge about the history of the neighborhood and the houses we visited. He had stories of ghost sightings at the various areas we visited. A very worthwhile tour.
      Great experience
      Joshua_D, Nov 2023
      Our tour guide Tony was very knowledgeable on the history of the neighborhood that he gave us a tour and learned a lot about that district Allowed us to use ghost hunting equipment which I thought was really cool Overall Tony did a great job with the weather being terrible Overall Tony did a great job with the weather being terrible
      A fun date night
      Carmen_G, Nov 2023
      Went on a chilly night, I was underdressed, but had so much fun I didn't even notice the cold after a while. So informative, definitely will be going on more tours soon
      Tony was a great guide,...
      alimmartin90, Aug 2023
      Tony was a great guide, so knowledgeable! My husband and I had a fantastic time and learned a lot. Thanks for the fun tour, Tony!
      History, haunts, and humor.
      Nina_R, Jul 2023
      The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The guide welcomed all questions and answered them with enthusiasm. The history of the beautiful neighborhood is interesting and engaging and the ghost hunting tools are fun.
      Tony was great!
      Jeff_F, Oct 2022
      Tony was a great tour guide and super knowledgeable! We had a great time. I would recommend this tour for sure!
      Adventure in the Prairie
      Tyrie_G, Jul 2022
      I enjoyed the storytelling the most. Tony is an amazing tour guide and his extension knowledge of the neighborhood made the experience immersive to the imagination. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town and I will personally request Tony.
      Very Interesting!
      Jennifer_W, Mar 2022
      Tony was our guide and was a great guy! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chicago and the area we were in. We happened to also have a very "active" night on our tour which was both creepy and exciting. One of the best ghost tours we have been on!
      A bit of scandalous history in Chicago
      Erin_S, Dec 2021
      Though, I am a native Chicagoan, I went on the tour to learn more about the history of its iconic millionaires. Upon arriving, my friend and I were greeted by an enthusiastic tour guide. He gave us a little background on himself, and then seamlessly began a lovely tour of millionaires row. We first learned about Fort Dearborn, and it's bloody battle, and how bodies are still found from time to time on Michigan ave. To McCormic place being built on an old cemetery, where the bodies may not have been moved. Then moving on to the stardom of each millionaire, to building a their empires that lead them to build such lavish extravagant mansions. To boozing sex laden scandalous nights, and some of the most expensive soreys, that were spoken about for years to come. I learned a lot about our iconic millionaire fore-founders. It was a night to definitely remember. I highly recommend it.

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      -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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