Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
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.
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
What's included in Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Water Tower PlacePass-by Only
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 ArtPass-by Only
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.
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
- Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
- Restroom on board
- No food & Drinks on board
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Bus departs on time. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in with the tour guide. • If you don't see the bus 10 minutes before starting time, call supplier for help. • Guests may not join tour after bus has departed. • Paperless ticketing. Tour guide has lead traveler name on the guest list. • No bathrooms or restroom breaks. Please go before checking in at the bus. • Call supplier in advance if you have any special needs or requests regarding wheelchairs. The bus is able to hold collapsible wheelchairs but it is NOT equipped with an electronic lift.