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Overview
Your tour will begin in Chicago’s Near North Side, across the street from Water Tower Place, where you will board your coach vehicle. On board, an experienced guide narrates during your tour of Chicago’s famed criminal and historical sights. Listen to thrilling stories of mobsters, violence and crime as your coach winds through Chicago’s historic River North, Gold Cost, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Snap pictures and enjoy little-known tales of legendary mobsters Al Capone, ‘Terrible’ Tommy O’Conner, and Bugs Moran.
Your mafia tour highlights Chicago’s most notorious crime scenes, including the courthouse where some of the most famed mob cases were tried, and the site of the grisly 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Other notorious mob haunts you do a drive-by on are the Biograph Theater and Holy Name Cathedral. (Along the way, you can hop out of your ride for pictures.) When it's all over, you'll get a ride back to the Near North Side to end the tour.
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Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences LLC
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Informative and...
Kimberly_G, Mar 2025
Informative and entertaining. . Great guide!!!! comfy and clean bus! Don’t make me enter 32 extra characters
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Tracy_D, Mar 2025
Loved Katie but hard to hear at times Interesting topics you don’t hear about typically comfortable buS
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Tracy, Thank you for you review and constructive feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour guide and bus.
My boyfriend and I had a...
Kimberly_C, Mar 2025
My boyfriend and I had a great time. Touring the city on the Mob bus. Perfect adventure for rainy day in chicago. Jay our tour guide was super knowledgeable and made the trip fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We are grateful that you and your boyfriend could join the tour. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Jay. It means a lot to us that you had a fun and informative time! Wishing both you the best!
It was so much fun. We...
Hannah_C, Mar 2025
It was so much fun. We had a great time learning about Chicago's history, the different criminals that called it home, etc.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hannah, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy to read that you had fun and enjoyed the history. This means a lot to us. Wishing you a great 2025!
Itinerary
Water Tower Place
This 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.
15 minutesWater Tower Place
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Drive 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.
The Magnificent Mile
See the Magnificent Mile.
John Hancock Center
View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
Abraham Lincoln Park
Drive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route.
North Avenue Beach
Drive by on tour bus.
Biograph Theatre
Stake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre.
10 minutesOz Park
Drive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre.
Chicago River
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
5 minutesThirty Five E Wacker
The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
5 minutesGo inside to see Nitti's vault, a mob museum, and historic bootlegging tunnels.
10 minutesHoly Name Cathedral
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.
7 minutesHistoric Water Tower
Conclude 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.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- All inclusions are subject to availability.
- Exclusive access to crime quiz
- Spy of secret Prohibition Era tunnels
- Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes
- Luxury temperature controlled coach bus
- Storage for 1 foldable wheelchair or stroller
- Mini mob museum
- Live interactive tour guide
- Historic video footage
- Stops on and off the bus
- Keepsake brochure with special offers
Exclusions
- Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
- On-board restrooms
- No food & Drinks on board
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.
- 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 is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. Bus and tour include steps and stairs.
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.