Gangsters and ghosts self-guided audio tour in Chicago

638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605, USA, Chicago, United States of America
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Spice up your visit to Chicago on this in-app audio tour through the creepiest places in 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 1920s. Hear the story of rise and fall of the most infamous gangsters of all time - 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. The dark windows of the 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 into such historical events as Great Chicago Fire and Fort Dearborn Battle, as well as a cinematic gangster chase. Marvel at the gothic architecture of the Holy Name Cathedral and find the traces of bullets in it.Then, go to Lincoln Park to learn the mysteries of the largest city's park. In this area, you will visit the site of the spine-chilling St. Valentine's 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 to remember

Important info

  • The minimum age for the audio tour is 7 years
  • Remember to bring headphones and a charged smartphone
  • After booking, you will receive an email and SMS with a direct download link for the app and audio-guide
  • Get recommendations for gangster-related restaurants and ghosts experience
  • Get recommendations for museums and further ghosts and gangsters experience
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What's included
included-item
Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (in English). Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone. Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
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What's not included
excluded-items
Headphones. Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Learn what tragic story is covered by Chicago River's waters. Explore the most haunted sites and buildings. Hear about rise and fall of the most infamous gangsters

Cancellation Policy
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Provider
WeGoTrip