Nightly Spirits

Nightly Spirits offers guided ghost tours that blend Chicago's dark history with pub visits in the North Side. You'll walk through atmospheric streets as a storyteller recounts tales of murder, mystery, and the supernatural at locations like the former site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and haunted taverns. Each tour stops at two to three bars where you can grab a drink (not included) while hearing chilling stories. The experience is distinctive for its casual, social vibe, part history lesson, part pub crawl. Expect to learn about gangsters, ghosts, and the city's seedy underbelly, all while enjoying a lively evening with fellow thrill-seekers.

Don't miss

• Visit the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and hear the grisly details.
• Step into historic pubs with reported paranormal activity, like the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
• Listen to tales of Al Capone, H.H. Holmes, and other infamous Chicago figures.
• Enjoy a drink at each stop (purchase your own) while learning about local ghost lore.
• Experience the eerie ambiance of the North Side's dimly lit streets and alleys.

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Know before you go

• Arrive early to check in and grab a drink before the tour starts.
• Wear comfortable shoes; you'll walk several blocks.
• Bring a valid ID; you must be 21+ to enter bars.
• Cash for drinks and tips is handy, though some bars accept cards.

A bit of history

Chicago's North Side has a notorious past, from Prohibition-era gang violence to tragic fires. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929 left seven dead, and many believe their spirits linger. Nightly Spirits taps into this haunted heritage.