Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences LLC
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We had a awesome experience! Jay is great! We grew up around Chicago and love history about the city and Jay was knowledgeable and personable.

Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. Hear true crime stories about Chicago Gangster Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, Prohibition, John Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb, H.H. Holmes and more. Visit historic landmark buildings like: The Biograph Theater, Holy Name Cathedral, Cook County Criminal Court House, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, etc. Tour famous Chicago neighborhoods: Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Locals and tourists agree that this educational and entertaining thing to do in Chicago is a unique cultural experience.

Departure Point

  • Bus pickup OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave). Report 15 minutes early for check-in. Bus departs on time. Look for the tour guide at the bus.
Return Details
  • Bus pickup OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave). Report 15 minutes early for check-in. Bus departs on time. Look for the tour guide at the bus.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences - Gangsters, Mobsters and Criminals163 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL 60611This world famous tour starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street). Learn about the history of leading gangster and mobster figures like Al Capone, John Dillinger, Frank Nitti, Dean O'Banion, and Bugs Moran. You'll see famous gangster shootout sites like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the handshake murder, and 'The Enforcers'' safe and tunnels. You will be led by a local, informative guide and guests are able to get off the bus and explore these historic crime scenes. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Water Tower Place835 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisMeet your guide across from the Water Tower Place shopping mall in Chicago’s Near North Side at your selected time. Hop aboard a luxury climate-controlled coach and begin your 1.5-2 hour tour of the history of Chicago crime, from 19th century to today. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Museum of Contemporary Art220 E Chicago Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisDrive by the Museum of Contemporary Art, a world class institution that offers a rich experience during a visit to Chicago. Just steps from the start and end of the tour, a great opportunity to explore modern art.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Magnificent MileNorth Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisSee the Magnificent Mile.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: John Hancock Center875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IllinoisView the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Abraham Lincoln Park500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr, , Chicago, IllinoisDrive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: North Avenue Beach1600 North Lake Shore Drive, , Chicago, IllinoisDrive by on tour bus.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Biograph Theatre2433 N Lincoln Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisStake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chicago RiverChicago, IllinoisDrive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Thirty Five E Wacker35 E Wacker Dr, Pl # 260, Chicago, IllinoisEnjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse33 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Holy Name Cathedral Church735 North State Street, , Chicago, IllinoisGo inside to see Nitti's vault, a mob museum, and historic bootlegging tunnels.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Historic Water Tower806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IllinoisPass by the Holy Name Cathedral, and see the site of the 1929 St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murder scenes. This Prohibition-era conflict between two powerful Chicago gangs -- the South Side gang led by Al Capone and the North Side gang led by Bugs Moran -- ended in the brutal murder of seven Mob members. In addition to your comfortable, narrated drive through the city, you’ll also hop off the coach to visit some areas by foot for a more immersive experience. Your guide will offer in-depth narration as you follow the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss walked right before their deaths. Hop back on the coach and return to the Near North Side to conclude your Chicago crime and gangsters tour.Duration: 7 minutesStop At: Oz Park2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IllinoisConclude the tour across the street from the Historic Water Tower, one of the few surviving structures from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This iconic building is often open to the public before or after the tour.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bus departs on time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in. If you don't see the bus 10 minutes before the start time, call the number indicated in your ticket for help.
  • Guests may not join the tour after the bus departs. General seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Joint seating is not guaranteed.
  • No restroom breaks. Please go before checking in at the bus.
  • No eating or drinking on the bus.
  • There is no onsite office.
  • Bus has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.
  • Audio and video recording and services are not permitted without the express written consent of Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences.
  • Kindly refrain from talking or translating on the bus during the tour.
Inclusions
  • All inclusions are subject to availability.
  • Mini mob museum
  • Live interactive tour guide
  • Historic video footage
  • Keepsake brochure with special offers
  • Exclusive crime quiz
  • Photos at infamous crime scenes
Exclusions
  • Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
Redemption Instructions• Bus departs on time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check-in with the tour guide. • If you don't see the bus and haven't checked in 10 minutes before starting time, call the tour operator for help.• Paperless ticketing. The tour guide has the lead traveler's name on the guest list.• First-come first-served seating. Joint seating is not guaranteed.• No one may join the tour after the bus departs. • No bathrooms on the bus or restroom breaks. Go before check-in.• No eating or drinking on the bus.• Bus has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift and is not wheelchair accessible. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.• Kindly refrain from talking or translating while the tour guide is speaking on the bus.• Call the tour operator at least 2 hours in advance of the tour if you have any special needs.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Going-to-the-lak
We had a awesome experience! Jay is great! We grew up around Chicago and love history about the city and Jay was knowledgeable and personable.
rubypearl2014
The tour was funny. It was very easy. Got off the bus a couple times and saw all of the buildings that either once were there or are currently there learned about both the southside and the northside gangs was overall great experience, especially because it was cold out and a nice way to experience Chicago in a warm way.
Stephanie_W
Great tour guide! Windows of bus were fogged, couldn’t see anything but stories were great! Good length but they need to fix the windows in winter with fogging!
Climber64318528798
Our driver Prentice was very nice and a great driver going through a busy city, very personable! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and told us alot of interesting information, a great experience, highly recommend!!!
JASON_H
We had so much fun and learned a lot! Our tour guide Mike was informative and hilarious! Would do this again!

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