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. 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.

City: Chicago

Sun 11 May

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Starting at $49.00

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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

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.
Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. Tour includes 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.

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, 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.

Oz 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.

Thirty Five E Wacker

The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.

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.

Historic 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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

750kathyl

Mar 2023

Our Uber driver got mixed up and was late for the noon tour. I called to see whether we could be switched to a 2 pm tour and they said OK, but with a $20 extra fee😡 Note: That morning, the company had encouraged us to switch times (obviously, they had empty seats.) They did not offer any discount. After paying for this $$$ tour, we decided to decline paying an extra $20, and skipped it. Left a bad impression.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Hello Katherine, We are sorry that you missed the tour. We would have loved for you to join us, and we hope to see you in the future. Thank you.

notelgnisj

Mar 2023

We have had family in Chicago for 40 years and have done nearly all of the “touristy” things. We wanted to do something different this time, so we chose this tour. Well worth our time. The hour and a half length was perfect. LEAH WAS GREAT! We learned more details about stories that we had already heard, and also learned some new stories. Stopping at the various sights was eye opening. This tour is for history buffs, maybe not first time visitors - only because Chicago has so much to do! Did I say we loved Leah?! She was crazy personable and enthusiastic., made the tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for your amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and positive feedback about Leah. Thank you again for spending time with us.

mikeslady

Mar 2023

Much better than we thought. My 17-year-old wanted to do the tour, and we parents went along with low expectations. Actually, Jay, the tour guide kept the tour interesting and had a fun tone of voice that was easy to listen to while you were looking out the windows. There were numerous times we got off the bus (about 4) and had the chance for photos at cool spots. The bus was comfortable but completely full for the 4 pm tour. Jay managed the crowd very well and it wasn't an issue at any of the stops.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Mike, Thank you for your generous review and positive feedback about Jay and the tour. We are so pleased that you and your family could join us. Thank you as well to your 17 year old for helping make it happen! Please share our appreciation.