Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour: Explore Underworld History
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2,319 Ratings
Chicago
Discover the dark and intriguing history of Chicago's crime and mob underworld on a thrilling bus tour. Explore historic crime scenes, learn about notorious gangsters, and visit iconic landmarks. An educational and entertaining cultural experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Exclusive access to crime quiz
  • Photo opportunities at infamous crime scenes
  • Comfortable, climate-controlled luxury coach bus
  • Engaging live tour guide
  • Historic crime scene video footage
  • Complimentary keepsake brochure with special offers
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • On-board restrooms
  • No food & Drinks on board
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the criminal history of Chicago with a crime and mob tour, complete with stops along the way on a luxurious, air-conditioned bus. The walking tour will take you to historic crime locations that offer incredible photo ops. You’ll hear fascinating true crime tales about Chicago’s notorious gangsters like Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, and figures from the Prohibition era, such as John Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb, H.H. Holmes, among others. Explore esteemed historical establishments, including The Biograph Theater, Holy Name Cathedral, Cook County Criminal Court House, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, etc. Traverse popular Chicago neighborhoods like Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop, and Magnificent Mile. This educational yet exciting activity in Chicago is endorsed by both locals and tourists as a unique cultural experience.

  • 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.
Location
163 E Pearson St
East Pearson Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ellencw8763wz
Apr 22, 2024
More Than You Think!!! - This was really fun and informative. It covers so much more than Al Capone... From the Depression to the present and everything in between!
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Sarabr6580vc
Apr 22, 2024
Fun and informative! - This was such a cool tour! We learned some great stories and interesting facts about some of Chicago’s greatest criminals. Learning more about the mob was exciting too. It was fun and informative! Highly recommend.
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Melissa_m
Apr 20, 2024
We booked for a last... - We booked for a last minute tour we could all do as grandma cannot walk too long. It was great and loved hearing the stories.
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John_a
Apr 18, 2024
Must do - Interesting history and Jay was a great host and very knowledgable. Learned great history of the gangsters in Chicago as well as some history of Chicago.
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Senita_e
Apr 16, 2024
Awesome tour - Awesome tour, I would recommend to anyone. The stops were great and so much to see. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We had an awesome time!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kyleyoung780
Apr 15, 2024
AMAZING! - Fun and educational tour! Would highly recommend if you're in the city and have around 2hrs to spare. Great to learn about the more "interesting" side of Chicago.
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Jimo290
Apr 20, 2024
Crime Bus Tour Experience in The Windy City - Katy the host was great. The bus was nice. Not as rich in content as I had expected. But still worth the money. I would recommend it with proper expectations.
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Michelle_r
Apr 18, 2024
Fun crime tour Chicago - It was a really fun tour our tour guide is funny and knows alot about crime history in Chicago The stops are good and the visit at the end to the museum is really cool . A good tour
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Phillip_s
Apr 17, 2024
Nice way to spend a couple of hours. - A very nice tour with a very informative guide. Comfortable vehicle after a bumpy start but this was due to the road service.
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Roy_d
Apr 21, 2024
No Visual Interest - It was very dissapointing. The narrator on the bus was excellent... but there was almost NOTHING to SEE.
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