Latest News
9/29/21
- "Haunted Rock Island" tours are Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30pm (other days when requested)
- The "Gangsters & Ghosts" tours are Friday/Saturday @ 7pm (other days as requested)
- Both are outside walking tours
- Social distancing will be practiced
- Masks required for non-vaccinated
- Guides are vaccinated
Welcome to our ghost tours!
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Tarot Readings
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Schedule a mini tarot reading with Ryan before your tour. There’s nothing mini about the information he can read! You’ll be amazed.
Quad City Haunts & History Tour
Spirits and speakeasies on our walking tours
Step into the past with QC Haunts & History Tour. You'll discover that dead folks do tell tales as we explore the streets and haunts of Rock Island. History will come to life during the time of gangsters and speakeasies when Rock Island, Ill., was vice lord John Looney's town, and prohibition didn't matter.
We also offer our "Haunted Rock Island" tour that will introduce you to our resident ghosts and tell you some tales about our local history. Our ghosts can't wait to meet you!
QC Haunts & History is the ONLY ghost tour in the Illinois Quad Cities!
HAUNTED ROCK ISLAND TOUR - DOWNTOWN
History and ghosts are everywhere in Rock Island. Take this tour and learn about our downtown spirits. You'll hear the tales of the Lady of the Daiquiri Factory, hangings from back in 1846 ... the man who took a forced dive out a fifth-story window ... the many ghosts Haunted YMCA/Vinar Furniture ... the ghosts of both downtown theaters ... gangster John Looney's henchmen ... and more. Step into history with our ghost-filled tour.
Tours are for ages 13+.
Meet-up location: 2nd Avenue and 19th Street (in front of El Patron El Patron Restaurant & Bar)
Tour length: 1.5 hours (approx.)
Tour route: 1.2 miles roundtrip
Cost per person: $20
Tour dates:
- Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30pm
- Requests for dates any time of the week also accepted
Contact Minda if you have any questions.
Text: 309-781-7083
GANGSTERS & GHOSTS TOUR - DOWNTOWN
If you think all the big-time gangsters of Illinois were in Chicago, then you haven't heard about John Looney – a man even the notorious Al Capone thought was scary! In the early 1900s, Looney ruled an empire of booze, bribery, extortion, gambling, and prostitution ... and he was responsible for at least six murders. See Looney's old haunts and some actual haunts along the way – including the old YMCA building where paranormal activity is the norm.
Please note: There is adult content including tales of violence, drinking, and brothels. If it was a movie, it'd be PG-13. Tours are for ages 13+.
Meet-up location: 2nd Avenue and 19th Street (in front of El Patron El Patron Restaurant & Bar)
Tour length: 1.5 hours (approx.)
Tour route: 1.2 miles roundtrip
Cost per person: $20
Tour dates:
- Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30pm
- Requests for dates any time of the week also accepted
Contact Minda if you have any questions.
Text: 309-781-7083
HALLOWEEN MONTH!
The Penny-Pinching Ghost Hunter : Tools for Investigating on a Budget
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PARANORMAL ACTIVITY?
Share Your Stories!
If you've had a ghost encounter or have experienced a haunting, Share your stories with us! We'd love to hear them. You can post them our Facebook page or send them directly to qchaunts@gmail.com.
Are You a Ghost Hunter?
If you're a paranormal investigator, we'd love to get to know you! Especially if you've done any investigations in downtown Rock Island (yes, this includes the Old YMCA). Maybe we can team up sometime! Contact Minda at minda.powersdouglas@gmail.com.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PARANORMAL ACTIVITY?
The Penny-Pinching Ghost Hunter : Tools for Investigating on a Budget
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PARANORMAL ACTIVITY?
If you're experiencing things in your home or another location and are concerned it's paranormal, QCHH can connect you with a local paranormal investigation group – at no charge to you.
Contact Minda at minda.powersdouglas@gmail.com
for more details.
Share Your Stories!If you've had a ghost encounter or have experienced a haunting, Share your stories with us! We'd love to hear them. You can post them our Facebook page or send them directly to qchaunts@gmail.com.
Are You a Ghost Hunter?If you're a paranormal investigator, we'd love to get to know you! Especially if you've done any investigations in downtown Rock Island (yes, this includes the Old YMCA). Maybe we can team up sometime! Contact Minda at minda.powersdouglas@gmail.com.
The Penny-Pinching Ghost Hunter : Tools for Investigating on a Budget
The Penny-Pinching Ghost Hunter : Tools for Investigating on a Budget
The Penny-Pinching Ghost Hunter : Tools for Investigating on a Budget
Want to investigate but are low on funds? No problem. Here are some tips to get you started with items you probably have at home!
1. Yourself. You'll be able to detect changes around you. Like cold spots, visual entities, sounds, etc.
2. Flashlights. Safety first – make sure you can see where you're going at all times.
3. Compass. They pick up on changes to electromagnetic fields. Watch to see if it moves in strange directions.
4. Camera. Phone, digital camera, etc. Take multiple pics of same things. You may not catch something in 9 of 10 shots, but that 10th one may be glorious.
5. Video camera. Set up your video camera on a tripod if you have one or on a table or other stable surface.
6. Pendulum. You can use a necklace for this if you don't have an actual pendulum for asking yes and no questions.
2021 Tours
Upcoming Dates
All walking tours MUST be scheduled ahead. **
• Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30pm
Private Tours Will Be Available
If you'd like to book a private tour, we will offer them following states safety guidelines. More information will be posted soon. Questions? Contact us at minda.powersdouglas@gmail.com.
FAQ - COVID19
COVID19 ... Are you still giving tours?
Our tours were cancelled for the 2020 season. But, we will be returning soon for summer 2021.
Are private tours still available?
Yes, they are as of July 18 for groups of 4 or more.
What are the private-tour safety precautions?
Safety is our number one concern. In order to keep participants safe, we're following all state and local guidelines.
- Participants who have not been fully vaccinated must wear face masks/coverings properly at all times (covering nose and mouth)
- Social distancing will be practiced
- Tours may have up to 10 participants
Guides may be updated at any time.
What times will be available to schedule?
Private tours may be scheduled during the day or into the evening (last tour time is 7:30pm).
Please note that tours are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
If my tour gets cancelled, will I receive a refund?
• If a tour is cancelled by QC Haunts & History, you will receive a full refund.
• No refunds otherwise.
Please note that tours are subject to change or cancellation without notice .
Will I need to sign a liability waiver?
No, but by participating in a tour you are agreeing to the liability waiver information below:
WAIVER INFORMATION
By participating in a QC Haunts & History Tour, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily agree to assume the risks connected with potential virus exposure – as well as non-COVID-19 related injuries – as it is with any activity. You agree to the safety measures QC Haunts & History Tours has put in place and will not hold QC Haunts & History Tours responsible in any way for COVID-19 related illness or non-COVID-19 related injuries. Thank you.
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