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Highlights
Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters and gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. On this Chicago crime tour, escape into the city’s criminal underworld as you investigate stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob and more. From a luxury coach, see the sites of storied crime scenes including Biograph Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, and the St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murders. Snap photos of the historic criminal courthouse, and hop off the coach to walk the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss followed just before their deaths.
Customer Reviews
richard b
Very informative trip and Ben presented it very well. learned a lot about the City as well as visiting some historic places.
Recommend it to anyone with a couple of hours spare when visiting Chicago
Allison M
The tour was great! Our guide was well informed and engaged. Wee had a lovely time. 10/10, would go spend part of a 12 hour layover on this again
Shawn A
The tour was fun and very interesting. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone I know.
What You'll Get
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2203
Meet 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: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
See the Magnificent Mile.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
Drive by on tour bus.
Stop At: Biograph Theatre, 2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2414
Stake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Oz Park, 2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614-4416
Drive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre.
Pass By: 2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614-4707
Drive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route.
Stop At: Marina City, 300 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-5414
Hear fascinating stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob, John Dillinger, ‘Terrible’ Tommy O'Conner, Leopold and Loeb and ‘Cap’ George Streeter, all who made their notorious criminal mark on Chicago. Grab your camera for a ‘drive-by shooting’ of the historic criminal courthouse, an architectural landmark where some of Chicago's most famous cases were tried.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, 33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Go inside to see Nitti's vault, a mob museum, and historic bootlegging tunnels.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3835
Pass 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 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required in the Special Requirements field. Bus is able to hold collapsible wheelchairs but it is NOT equipped with an electronic lift.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to actual tour departure
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 39 travelers
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
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