Woodstock Ghost Walk: Haunted History Tour

About this activity

Explore the haunted past of Woodstock, Illinois, on a 2-hour ghost walk tour, visiting eerie locations like the Old Courthouse and Main Street PourHouse.

Highlights

  • Explore haunted landmarks like the Woodstock Opera House and Old Courthouse.
  • Learn about local legends and supernatural phenomena.
  • Experience a 2-hour guided tour through Woodstock's paranormal history.

Full description

Step into the chilling tales of Woodstock’s haunted history with the Woodstock Ghost Walk, a captivating 2-hour tour through the paranormal hotspots of this historic Illinois town. Starting in front of The Woodstock Opera House, reputedly haunted itself, your journey will uncover stories of ghostly sightings and supernatural occurrences. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll visit iconic locations such as the Old Courthouse, where convicted murderer James Dacey met his fate and is said to still linger. Learn about paranormal happenings at Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse, and other renowned spots known for their spectral visitors. Be prepared for tales that may send shivers down your spine as you walk through TownSquare Park, Liquid Blues, Down2Earth, and more, hearing about UFO sightings, the legendary Bull Valley Monster, and even a sidewalk exorcism. Discover the intriguing lives of famous entertainers who started in Woodstock, including Orson Welles and Ed Asner. Please note: Some stories shared during the tour may be graphic and chilling.

Included / Excluded

  • Spooky guide in English

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

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Rodolfo Velez
Aug 2026
5.0

Tony was a wonderful guide! His knowledge of this tour is amazing! He kept us interested throughout the tour and time went extremely fast!! I would recommend this tour to everyone!

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Lauren Fischer
Aug 2026
5.0

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and was a fantastic storyteller. I loved learning facts about Chicago history that I had never known before. Spooky and fun!

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GetYourGuide traveler
Aug 2026
5.0

It was great very interesting and fun guide!!!