Bizarre Bucktown explores forgotten history and lore behind the neighborhood’s iconic factories, churches, and taverns. You'll hear about the ghosts of Bucktown, as well as the scandals, murders, and activism that belie the quiet residential streets.

Dark Tales of Bucktown are additional stories that expose the Bucktown neighborhood's deep secrets, strange mysteries, and shocking history. This add-on set of videos is suitable only for mature audiences. Consider yourself warned!

Bizarre Wicker Park explores the mysteries of the neighborhood and tells the fascinating stories of the snake oil tycoon, the beer baron, and the artists, radicals, and mobsters that built and shaped this energetic and historic part of Chicago.

Hi, I'm Gordon. I arrived in the neighborhood in 2005. For over a decade, I have helped thousands of visitors and residents discover the unique, unusual, and forgotten aspects of these popular neighborhoods, and I’d love to show you, too.

A brief sample of every story from all three tours.

Bizarre Bucktown $12

(15 locations — What's Included)

Bizarre Bucktown + Dark Tales $20

(25 locations — What's Included)

Bizarre Wicker Park $12

(12 locations — What's Included)

All Tours Mega Bundle $30

(37 locations — What's Included) Best Deal!

One of Chicago's best walking tours. — Choose Chicago

Bucktown has lots of colorful stories. Gordon has done the research and tells them in a very entertaining fashion. — Ray

An engaging, thought-provoking and fun experience that is a welcome addition (and alternative) to Chicago’s standard roster of historical tour offerings. Bizarre Bucktown packs a lot of uncanny lore and little-known factual information into a compact mile of walking. — Meg

One of The Best Haunted Tours in Chicago — Time Out Chicago

The tour was truly wonderful, entertaining, and informative. Who would ever know the things that you pointed out? I’m still in shock over what you told us about Saint Mary of the Angels. — Nikki

You are a remarkable storyteller! — Chris

If you've never done a Bizarre Bucktown walking tour, you should do it. You'll love it. Gordon Meyer is an amazing storyteller. — Bucktown Chamber

The most delightful quirky neighborhood tour. A bit of history, a bit of local folklore, a fair bit of ghost stories, all with a sprinkle of some magic. Would definitely recommend to visitors and locals alike!. — Gina

I have lived in Bucktown 21 years and still learned more about my bizarre little community! — Cheryl

We’ve done several of Gordon’s tours and they are always entertaining, informative, and fun! — Lindsay

A walking tour that will not disappoint! This is an exciting and entertaining tour and Gordon is a gracious and knowledgable host. I had a blast. — Dan

I really enjoyed learning the history of the area, and Gordon is a wonderful storyteller! — Kelley

• The Bizarre Side of Bucktown
• Walsh Park: Haunted by Fire
• Bucktown History and a House With a Secret
• The Ghost of the Bucktown Pub
• Saint Mary of the Angels: Back From the Dead
• Richard Nickel Died for You
• The Real Story of Lotties Pub
• The Bloomingdale Trail: An Unsung Hero
• The Tailor Strike of 1915
• Victorian Divination on Winchester Ave
• The Real Story of Club Lucky
• The Artful Dodger and the Chicago Machine
• Annunciation Church: Dry Chicago
• Felt and Tarrent: Hidden Figures
• A Message From the Spirits of Bucktown

• Welcome: Brace Yourself
• Lincoln Tavern: A Shocking Crime
• Lingering Death at the Bloomingdale Line
• The Chicago Bat Mothman Sightings
• Cortland's Hard Hat Robbers Shootout
• A Deadly Threat Fulfilled
• The Necrophiliac Next Door
• The Black Widow of Bucktown
• Portrait of a Serial Killer
• A Hallowe'en Trick

• The Bizarre Side of Wicker Park
• Secrets of the Park
• History of Wicker Park and a Hanging
• The Murdered Beer Baron and His Mansion
• The Surprising Neighbors of Hoyne Ave
• Ice Cream and a Double Murder
• A Progressive Church With a Surprising Feature
• In the Shadow of the Snake Oil Tycoon
• The Baths, the Mobsters, and the Tunnels
• Artists Rescue the Neighborhood
• Saint Valentine's Massacre in Wicker Park
• The Devil's Candy Store