Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North Discount Tickets

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Overview

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the base of the Old Chicago Water Tower, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue. Look for your guide on the east side of the Water Tower, facing Michigan Avenue.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Historic Water Tower
One of the only structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this limestone landmark marks the heart of what would become the most contested and bloodiest turf in Prohibition-era Chicago.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Holy Name Cathedral
This stunning Catholic cathedral, dedicated in 1875, still bears physical evidence of a 1926 machine gun ambush that cut down one of Al Capone's most feared rivals just steps from its entrance.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Richard H. Driehaus Museum
This Gilded Age mansion illustrates the extraordinary legitimate wealth flowing through River North — a sharp contrast to the illegal fortunes being made on the very same streets.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Chicago's North Shore
Former Location of the Celano Tailor Shop What appeared to be an ordinary tailor shop served as a key meeting point for Outfit members, where the line between legitimate business and organized crime quietly disappeared.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Planned Route: A curated, 2 hour path through major landmarks.

Professional Guide: A local guide to provide history and context.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Chicago Foodie Tours

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