Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Overview

Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Walking tour paths explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. 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.

City: Chicago

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $46.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $46.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Exclusive access to crime quiz

Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes

Luxury temperature controlled coach bus

Historic video footage

Live commentary on board

Professional tour guide and chauffeur

Keepsake brochure with special offers

Additional Info

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.
Please advise at the 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.

What To Expect

Water 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.

The Magnificent Mile

See the Magnificent Mile.

John Hancock Center

One of the tallest buildings in the city and home of a beautiful observation deck.

North Avenue Beach

Drive by on tour bus.

Biograph Theatre

Stake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre.

Oz Park

Drive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre.

Lincoln Park

Drive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route.

Marina City

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.

Holy 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.

Thirty Five E Wacker

The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.

Show 8 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

518lauriek

Sep 2020

We were in Chicago visiting my son and his girlfriend and they had been wanting to take this tour, however when Covid hit the tours were on hold so we checked while we were in town in September and they were doing limited tours with social distancing and safe practices, so we decided to book. We did the 4 p.m. tour time on a Saturday as we didn't want to go in the dark we wanted to see the points the guide was pointing out and talking about. Our tour guide was a young blonde girl named Elise, she was super bubbly and you could tell she knew her facts and enjoyed her job. She was very informative and let us ask questions when ever we wanted. She did an excellent job of keeping us intrigued and interested in what she was presenting and she changed her voice and presentation with certain spooky or weird things which made it fun. Her personality helped too, when you have a guide who is so bubbly it's infectious. The tour is $45 for and adult ticket and it lasts a little under 2 hours from start to finish, you get off the bus 3 times to see things and to stretch. The bus is set up where every other row of seats is blocked off, and you have to keep your mask on the entire time which wasn't bad as the bus had air circulating. If you are into learning things about the city and the crime ring that was part of Chicago's history and it's bad guys then this is the tour for you. Just remember to tip your tour guide they work hard and were out of work for a few months, it's important to pump the money back into the city's economy, and to help out those who are just going back to work. ENJOY !!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and felt safe. A guide with a great personality and presentation can certainly make for a fun tour. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mary_C

Sep 2020

The tour guide was beyond rude. My daughter pulled her to the side and explained this to her and she apologised.

Cindy_B

Sep 2020

The tour guide was very helpfully and knew her history and took her time and let us take picture and also help me on and off the buss I have an hard time walking

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Cindy, We are so glad to hear that you had a great time and had the opportunity to take photos off the bus! Thanks again for joining us and sharing your positive feedback!