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Overview
Join us for a fun night of exploring Chicago's crime history on this 2-2.5-hour bus tour that includes: * World famous crime scenes like the St Valentine's Day massacre * Stops on-and-off the bus at famous crime sites * True Crime history * Historic video footage * Interactive live commentary * Crime quiz * Souvenir pamphlet with photos * Luxury climate-controlled bus * So much more! Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters & gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. Escape into the city’s criminal underworld as you investigate stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob and more. From a luxury coach, see the sites of storied crime scenes including Biograph Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, and the St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murders. Snap photos of the historic criminal courthouse, and hop on-and-off the coach to walk the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss followed just before their deaths.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. On this world famous tour, which starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street), you will learn about the histories 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.
2. Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
3. Pass by the famous Museum of Contemporary Art. Just steps from the start of the tour, a this world class museum is a great place to enrich a Chicago experience.
4. View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
5. See the Magnificent Mile.
6. Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
7. Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
8. Other sights you'll see include landmark buildings like Biograph Theater and Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. The bus departs on time. Guests may not join the tour after the bus departs.
9. Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
10. Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
11. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
12. Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
13. Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
14. 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.
Inclusion
Prohibition Era personality profile
Mini mob museum
Live interactive tour guide
Historic video footage
All inclusions are subject to availability
Exclusive crime quiz
Keepsake brochure with special offers
Photos at infamous crime scenes
Exclusion
Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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. If you don't see the bus 10 minutes before the start time, call the number indicated in your ticket for help.
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 has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.
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.
Reviews
4.6
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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