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Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Walking tour paths explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. 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.

Activity location

• 835 N Michigan Ave,
• 60611-2203, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 163 East Pearson Street
• 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Mon, Apr 22 $46
• Tue, Apr 23 $46
• Wed, Apr 24 $46
• Thu, Apr 25 $46
• Fri, Apr 26 $46
• Sat, Apr 27 $46
• Sun, Apr 28 $46
• Mon, Apr 29 $46
• Tue, Apr 30 $46
• Wed, May 1 $46
• Thu, May 2 $46
• Fri, May 3 $46
• Sat, May 4 $46
• Sun, May 5 $46
• Mon, May 6 $46
• Activity duration is 2 hours 2h 2h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Exclusive access to crime quiz
• What's included What's included Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes
• What's included What's included Luxury temperature controlled coach bus
• What's included What's included Live interactive tour guide
• What's included What's included Historic video footage
• What's included What's included Storage for Wheelchairs & Strollers
• What's included What's included Keepsake brochure with special offers
• What's excluded What's excluded Gratuities
• What's excluded What's excluded Restroom on board
• What's excluded What's excluded No food & Drinks on board

Know before you book

• 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.

Activity itinerary

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Chicago Crime Tours: Chicago Crime and Mob Tour

Among its many claims to fame, Chicago is notable for having at one time or another been home to, or the base of operations for, a long list of history’s most infamous criminals and mob figures. Notable criminals who at one time or another passed through the Windy City include Al Capone, John Dillinger, Hymie Weiss, and more. For all those visitors interested in learning more about the history of organized crime in the city of Chicago, Chicago Crime Tours offers the Chicago Crime and Mob tour. This guided tour runs throughout the near North Side of Chicago, taking guests to multiple historic crime locations and murder sites.

Chicago Crime and Mob Tour Details

The Chicago Crime and Mob tour is Chicago Crime Tours flagship tour. Its distinctive yellow crime-scene tape-wrapped coach buses bear the faces of Al Capone and John Dillinger, and depart from the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street. From there the tour takes you to a number of famous crime scenes located throughout the near North Side of Chicago, while your entertaining guide regales you with stories about Chicago’s history as a hub for mobsters and the activities of organized crime. Along the way you’ll see Biograph Theater, where John Dillinger was killed; Holy Name Cathedral, where Hymie Weiss was murdered; and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, a case that to this day has never been definitively solved, but is linked to Al Capone and his associates. The Chicago Crime and Mob tour usually lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours; during the week it typically runs 3 times a day, while on weekends it often goes 4 times a day. Tickets cost approximately $40 per person.

True crime fans might also be interested in checking out Chicago Crime Tours’ special Night Crimes tour. The Night Crimes tour is a somewhat expanded version of the Chicago Crime and Mob tour that lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours. You’ll see many of the same highlights, but dig even deeper into Chicago’s criminal history. The Night Crimes tour runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 8:00pm. Advance reservations for this tour are highly recommended, and tickets cost about $45 per person.

Chicago Crime and Mob TourMajor Highlights

Michigan Avenue: Your Chicago Crime and Mob tour departs from 163 E. Pearson Street, a prominent corner right in the midst of some of Chicago’s most exclusive real estate. This is just steps away from the “Magnificent Mile” of Michigan Avenue, as well right nearby such tourist attractions as Water Tower Place, John Hancock Center , and the Museum of Contemporary Art , to name only a few.

Biograph Theater: The Biograph Theater is famous for being the site where infamous bank robber John Dillinger was shot and killed by FBI agents in 1934. Known today as Victory Gardens Theater, and located in the lively Lincoln Park neighborhood, it is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Holy Name Cathedral: This beautiful Gothic cathedral was dedicated in 1875 and still serves today as an active place of worship. However, during this tour the focus will be on looking at the bullet holes that remain visible from when Al Capone’s rival Hymie Weiss was gunned down nearby in the fall of 1926.

Courthouse Place: Today this historic structure is known as Courthouse Place, and serves as a mixed-use office building. However, once upon a time it was the Cook County Criminal Court Building, and was the setting for numerous legendary trials, including cases like the Leopold and Loeb trial, the Black Sox scandal trial, and others.

Is Chicago Crime and Mob Tours for You?

Obviously, the Chicago Crime and Mob tour is a special tour serving a very specific set of interests. However, if you are in fact interested in learning more about Chicago’s history as a center of organized crime, or just want to see for yourself in-person several of the most famous crime sites around, the Chicago Crime and Mob tour is a can’t-miss experience. It consistently receives strong reviews from customers, and the majority of individuals who go on this guided tour report back it having been well worth their time and money.

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Chicago's Original Gangster Tour

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The Original Chicago Gangster Tour

Take a trip back in time to Prohibition-era Chicago to see the hotspots made famous by Al Capone and his enemies and allies.

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Our guides are actors and take on the persona of a 1920’s gangster. Our gangster guides present an accurate account of the crimes and activities that were going on in Chicago during the 1920s and ’30s (Prohibition Era).

You will hear the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest of the boys on this unforgettable Chicago crime tour ! Some sites included are: the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the Biograph Theatre, and ​Holy Name Cathedral. The tour is educational but very entertaining with prizes at the end!

Visit iconic stops on the “Untouchable Tour”

Paul Gerke of 12 News Arizona spent the morning with the Gangster Guides Friday, May 3 with his piece “Where is Gerke Going.”

The Gangster Guides at Untouchable Tours worked with The Smithsonian Channel™ on the documentary  Drinks, Crime, and Prohibition,  a two-part series that aired June 11 and June 18. Check with your cable provider for the Smithsonian Channel in your area.

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Escape into Chicago 's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Walking tour paths explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. 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 Carays Italian Steakhouse, etc. Tour famous Chicago neighborhoods: Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, O|hare international airport ld 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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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. Drive by the Museum of Contemporary Art. See the Magnificent Mile. Drive by on tour bus. Stake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre. Drive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre. Go inside to see Nitti's vault, a mob museum, and historic bootlegging tunnels. Drive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route. 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. The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.

• Exclusive access to crime quiz
• Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes
• Luxury temperature controlled coach bus
• Live interactive tour guide
• Historic video footage
• Storage for Wheelchairs & Strollers
• Keepsake brochure with special offers
• Restroom on board
• No food & Drinks on board

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.

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Traveler Reviews

Matti was very knowledgeable and presented us with a lot of information, along with stories about the crime bosses. The driver provided a comfortable ride. I would recommend this tour as a fun and informative experience.

Our tour director was excellent! We were disappointed in the overall "crime and mob" locations. However, the site where Dillenger died was very interesting. We thought there would be more stops like that!

We enjoyed the whole trip it was educational and fun to get off the bus and see the places and the guide did an excellent job .

Was a great time with lots of history. Our guide was fun and so knowledgeable! First night in Chicago was a hit

Alycia was a great host. Very knowledgeable and very funny. The bus is very cool inside with its really comfy leather seats. Great way to see parts of the city you wouldn't normally get to see. Highly recommended.

I took my friend on this tour for her birthday. She had never been to Chicago before & we are both true crime enthusiasts so this was perfect! This tour was a GREAT way to see a good portion of the city without all the walking or ubering. Our favorite stop was at the Biograph theatre where John Dillinger saw his final film! Our tour guide Mike was hilarious & had ALL the dad jokes at the ready! Highly recommend!

This tour is a fun way to see the city and learn about a different perspective of Chicago’s past. Our tour guide, Katie, presented the information in an engaging way. She vividly portrayed the stories and history pulling from the 1920’s zeitgeist to more modern tales. This is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn about the darker side of Chicago history.

Mike was knowledgeable. Tom the driver if I’m remembering his name correct was awesome as well. Very smooth ride.

Katie was phenomenal and so funny! So happy to have her as our guide! Would recommend anyone visiting Chicago to take this tour!

The puns and wonderful positive tour. A joy to finally have taken the tour. Our host/guide was just great. I thought i knew the trivia, but, I happily learned quite a lot.

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The 9 best crime tours of Chicago

Explore the seedy underbelly of Chicago on these fascinating crime tours

Chicago is well known for its towering architecture, amazing restaurants  and beautiful beaches , but the city also has a notorious history of Prohibition-era organized crime and violence. Some of Chicago’s most beautiful streets have dark pasts, and you can explore the oftentimes grisly history on a Chicago crime tour. Guides unearth the city’s darkest stories, and some of them even make stops at local restaurants and bars to help set the scene. While the tours may be a bit eerie, some can be experienced on your own schedule, whether in-person or virtually. Experience Chicago's history hidden in plain sight on the best Chicago crime tours.

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Best Chicago crime tours

1.  Chicago crime and mob tour

Follow in the footsteps of infamous gangsters like charming bank robber John Dillinger and Polish mobster Hymie Weiss on this bus tour. You’ll hear stories about the who’s who of Chicago organized crime, drive by a few murder locations and spot the historic courthouse where many criminals were thrown in the clink. 

Time Out tip:  Brush up on your crime knowledge for the post-tour quiz. 

2.  Untouchable Tours' original gangster tour

For more than 30 years, Untouchable Tours has been driving tourists back and forth across the city to see Chicago's more unconventional sights, including the staircase in front of a church that’s covering up bullet holes, and the empty lot where the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre took place. The two-hour tour features guides that take on the persona (and snappy garb) of ’20s gangsters. Guides tell the tales of prohibition-era Chicago and what it was like when gangsters like Al Capone, Bugs Moran and Hymie Weiss walked the streets.

Time Out tip:  One to book in advance for. 

3.  Gangsters and ghosts tour in Chicago

The towering skyscrapers and shining facade of Cloud Gate might make the Loop seem glitzy and glamorous, but it was once a hotspot for vice. In the ’20s and ’30s, this nabe was the epicenter of bootlegging and gangbanging in Chicago. Take a walking tour through the area to spy speakeasies, secret underground tunnels and maybe even a ghost or two.

Time Out tip: The meeting point is just outside the Wyndham Hotel – take that as our accommodation suggestion. 

4.  Vice, crime and gangsters in Chicago: A self-guided audio tour

There are endless upsides to taking tours of a city, but there are downsides as well—most notably, not being able to explore at your own pace. That’s not the case with the self-guided Vice, Crime and Gangsters in Chicago tour. The 31-stop audio tour starts at the Dusable Bridge and winds its way through notorious locations in the Loop and River North, including Chicago’s first vice district and the site of the Lager Beer Riot. It’s narrated by professor, urban historian and former journalist Richard Junger.

Time Out tip:  If you want to get familiar with your guide before the tour, have a skim-read of the books he's written on Chicago history. 

5.  Chicago night crimes tour

See the sites of grisly killings under the dark of night on this evening bus tour. You’ll visit the Biograph Theater where Dillinger met his end, the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and other infamous locations. The bus even stops at a few historic watering holes like Harry Caray's so you can raise a glass to the city's dearly departed criminals.

Time Out tip: Don't worry about trying to snap pics from the window of the bus – photo stops will be granted. 

6.  Lincoln Park hauntings ghost investigation tour

On the surface, ghost tours and crime tours are two separate entities. But how does one become a ghost? Death. And how does someone’s death become notable enough to end up on a tour? It’s got to have some sort of criminal element, right? This ghost investigation tour is led by a paranormal investigator who takes guests through some of the eeriest locales in Lincoln Park, including the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. It also offers an opportunity to use paranormal activity-detecting equipment to help you determine if you just saw a ghost or a very exhausted DePaul student.

Time Out tip:  Keep your eyes peeled for the Victorian woman in white at Lincoln Park Zoo. 

7.  Private Al Capone gangster tour

Al Capone’s trademark look – thick eyebrows, jaunty hat, heavy overcoat and a cigar hanging from his lips – became the basis of the stereotype of the mafia man. Capone got his start in New York as a member of the Five Points Gang before founding the Chicago Outfit and wreaking havoc on the Midwestern city. Follow in his nefarious footsteps on this tour around the city in a private town car – in true mafioso style.

Time Out tip: Get a team of five together to get the best value group ticket. 

8.  Private Chicago Mafia and Blues Evening Tour

After a long night of making dirty deals and plotting the downfall of their enemies, Chicago mobsters used to unwind with some booze and live music at a mafia-friendly bar. You’ll do the same on this private guided tour that hits several historic landmarks before stopping for a drink at a bar formerly owned by Capone himself.

Time Out tip:  Plan this tour around a big night out, as it's a great way to get the party started before hitting the town when everyone's parted ways. 

9.  The Devil in the White City Tour

In addition to a thriving mob community, Chicago was also home to one of the country’s first known serial killers: H. H. Holmes. The insurance scammer and con man lured hundreds of people to the three-story hotel that would later be known as the Murder Castle: a labyrinth of trap doors, peepholes, dead-end stairways, gas chambers and crematorium that he used to murder his victims and dispose of their remains. To this day, authorities still don’t know how many people he might have killed. Learn the disturbing facts of the case on a Weird Chicago walking and bus tour.

Time Out tip: There's a restroom on board – always a win. 

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Chicago Mob and Crime Bus Tour

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Experience Highlights

Enjoy an interesting tour of the crime and mob scene on the streets of Chicago on a tour lasting approximately 120 minutes . A comfortable bus will take you to the historic locations to walk, discover and take souvenir photographs.

A guide will tell you incredible true crime secrets about Chicago gangster Al Capone, the Untouchables, the Chicago Mafia, Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti and much more.

• Discover true stories of crime and the mob with a local guide .
• Visit the mob museum and smuggling tunnels
• Explore famous neighbourhoods like the Streeterville, Loop and Gold Coast
• Tour the city in a bus with all the comforts of home

What’s included

• Tour guide and driver
• Exclusive access to the crime scene
• Historical videos

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Immerse yourself in Chicago's underworld of crime and the mafia on a bus tour of approximately 120 minutes . A driver will take you to the different scenes of the city's dark history.

You will walk through the areas in the company of a local guide, who will tell you many true stories about crime and the mafia on the streets of Chicago:

• Chicago gangster Al Capone: Al Capone is one of the most famous gangsters in the world, renowned for his multiple briberies and murders.
• The Untouchables: the famous group of US federal agents who took down Al Capone.
• The Chicago Mafia: was an Italian-American group that was part of the country's mafia in 1910.
• Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti: one of Al Capone's main allies, who was also head of the organisation.
• Nitti's Vault: Nitti's hidden vault, which was discovered many years later by a restaurant owner.
• Criminal Courthouse : Chicago's most important cases were tried here.

You will visit iconic Chicago buildings such as The Biograph Theatre located in the Lincoln Park area, where multiple murders took place, and the Holy Name Cathedral , where the St. Valentine's Day massacre occurred in 1929.

You'll walk the streets of famous neighbourhoods such as Streeterville where a variety of attractions, hotels, businesses and fascinating stories are concentrated.

The Gold Coast, the area for beach lovers and the Loop where the iconic Cloud Gate is located and where many dark stories from the city's past are also hidden.

• A Adriana 5 (0 Reviews) I really enjoyed this tour.
• V Vincens 5 (0 Reviews) A different and very informative tour of the least told when you get to know Chicago. I highly recommend it!
• E Elöise 4 (0 Reviews) I recommend it!
• A Antonio 4 (0 Reviews) Every story behind Chicago's crimes, I wouldn't have known about if it weren't for this tour.

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• Pushchair accessible
• In case of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, a change of date or a full refund is offered.
• Not wheelchair accessible

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Chicago’s Crime and Mob Bus Tour – tickets, prices, what to expect, timings

One can’t visit Chicago and not be lured by its history of crime and mobs.

The city arose as a hotbed of organized crime during the country’s Prohibition Era (1920-1933).

The stories of Chicago’s organized crime years have earned a near-mythical stature in pop culture due to movies such as The Untouchables, Road to Perdition, Public Enemy, Paul Muni’s Scarface, and many more.

That’s why tens of thousands of tourists go on the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour every year.

Of all the crime tours, the best is offered by Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences LLC. 

A knowledgeable tour guide takes you through some of Chicago’s most infamous criminal haunts, including Holy Name Cathedral, Biography Theatre, and the site of the brutal St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets to Chicago’s Crime and Mob Bus Tour.

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What to expect, where to book tickets, how do online tickets work, crime and mob boss tour ticket price, crime and mob bus tour tickets, chicago gangsters and ghosts tour, where the crime tour starts, crime and mob bus tour’s timings, how long does the tour take, best time to visit, faqs about chicago mob boss tour.

Hop on a comfortable air-conditioned coach for a 90-minute to two-hour mafia tour, where you learn about Chicago’s gangster background.

Drive around Chicago to see where thugs like Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, and John Dillinger hung out.

Witness the Chicago downtown area famously known as ‘The Loop,’ where Al Capone’s Chicago outfit arose and operated.

Discover the most infamous crime-ridden neighborhoods in Chicago, including the Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, and the Loop, and see the spots that were once hotbeds of mob activity.

Pass by the Holy Name Cathedral and see the site of the horrific St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, where seven members of the Bugs Marone gang were lined against a wall and gunned down by rival mobsters.

You’ll be able to go out and take photos in front of a historic courthouse where some of the most well-known Chicago criminals were tried, as well as engage in many other fun photo ops.

See the various speakeasies (illegal bars) operating during the time, and relive the times with the help of video footage on the bus.

An expert guide will constantly add context to the sites and fill you in with the stories as your bus proceeds through many iconic sites of Chicago.

Tickets for Chicago Crime and Mob Boss Tours  are available online and at the office of the touring agency.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters. 

Because the Mob Boss tour can only sell limited tickets due to seating limits, they may sell out during peak days.

Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Visit the ticket booking page for the Chicago crime and mob boss tour , select the preferred date and number of tickets, and buy the tickets immediately.

Once you purchase tickets, they get delivered to your email address.

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

Show the e-ticket on your smartphone at the entrance and walk in.

Please carry a valid ID with you.

For Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour , the general ticket for all ages three years and above costs US$46

Infants under three are not charged anything.

Alternatively, if you prefer the slow and steady appeal of walking, you can opt for a Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour in Chicago

The adult ticket for all ages between 18 and 64 years for this tour costs US$35.

Youths between seven and 17 years old can gain access at US$17

Seniors above 64 can participate at US$25, while kids under seven are not charged anything.

This Chicago’s Crime Tour ticket includes transport in a luxury temperature-controlled coach bus. 

A professional tour guide and chauffeur offers live commentary on board the bus. 

The bus stops at crucial photo opportunities and infamous crime scenes.

You will also pass by many Chicago landmarks besides the crime tour attractions.

This Mob and Crime Bus Tour ticket includes a crime quiz and Historic video footage.

You can cancel this ticket up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Ticket Price

Adult ticket (3+ years): US $46

Infants under 3 are not charged anything

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This ticket provides you an alternative where you can take a two-hour walking tour of Chicago’s storied underbelly if you do not wish to take a bus tour.

Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in Chicago is a two-in-one tour where you learn the city’s dark history and also about its spooky takes.

It is a history-based guided tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories right in the famous Chicago Loop Vice District.

A historian takes you around the city’s important landmarks and helps you travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties when the Chicago Loop was a hotbed for bootleggers, speakeasies, and gangsters like Al Capone.

As part of the Ghosts and Gangsters tour of Chicago, you will also visit the Palmer House, Congress Hotel, and Death Alley, which were all once gangster hangouts.

Adult tickets (18 to 64 years) : US$35

Youth Ticket (7 to 17 years) : US$17

Seniors (65+ years) : US$25

Kids (up to 6 years): Free

The coach tour starts from OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave). Get Directions

The bus is red and yellow, and you must arrive at the pickup spot at least ten minutes early for check-in. The bus leaves on time.

How to reach the starting point by Bus

Michigan and Chicago bus stops are just a two-minute walk away from the pickup spot.

The Superior/Michigan bus stop is just a three-minute walk away

The Pearson and Dewitt bus stop is just a four-minute walk away.

CTA bus lines 22, 36, 146, 147, and 151 stop near the tour starting point.

The Red Line “Chicago Avenue” stop is the closest “EL” train stop, just a six-minute walk away from the pickup spot.

Cars for Rent and Taxis for hire are easily available in Chicago.

Put on Google Maps and navigate to the starting point.

Onsite parking is unavailable, but you can find several parking spots nearby.

Chicago’s Crime and Mob Bus Tour starts four times every day – 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. 

It makes sense to book the tour in advance to get your preferred time slot. 

The Chicago Crime and Mob Boss tour usually takes 90 to 120 minutes to finish.

If you opt for the Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking tour, it will take you two hours.

The best time to reach the pickup point is at least 15-20 minutes before departure.

If you are late, the tour bus is likely to leave you behind, rather than wasting the time of other passengers.

Here are a few FAQs about Chicago’s Crime and Mob boss tours:

You can book your tour online or at the Chicago LLC touring agency offices. However, the most convenient way is to buy your tickets online , as it saves you from the hassle of queues.

If you do not fancy a two-hour bus ride and still want to delve deep into the world of Chicago Gangsters, you can book a Gangsters and Ghosts 2-hour Walking Tour led by an expert guide.

Unfortunately, the tour involves ascending and descending bus stairs and cannot claim to be wheelchair friendly.

The bus tour will not stop for any restroom breaks.

Food and beverages are not allowed on the bus.

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Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters

⭐ Embark on the Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters , a thrilling and distinctive adventure in Chicago, tracing the paths of some of the globe's most renowned criminals and gangsters.

Tickets for Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters 🎫 General Admission

Highlights 🕵️ Learn about globally renowned criminal incidents like the St. Valentine's Day massacre 🚍 Visit well-known crime locations as the bus makes multiple stops 📜 Read a brochure containing valuable information with images

General Info 📅 Dates: select your date and time directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 2 hours. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier than your scheduled time 📍 Location: Chicago Crime Tours ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. 

Description Hop aboard the Chicago Crime & Mob Tour and immerse yourself into the gritty realm of Chicago's notorious criminals! Explore authentic crime scenes, listen to captivating anecdotes, and step into the past with interactive commentary, historical footage, and even a quiz. With stops at infamous crime sites both on and off the bus, this is your chance to discover the Windy City in a whole new light. Don't miss out on this unforgettable, adrenaline-pumping adventure if you crave excitement and intrigue—get your tickets for the Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters in Chicago!

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Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences - Gangsters, Mobsters and Criminals

163 East Pearson Street, Chicago, 60611

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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Set out on a journey through the dark alleys and notorious history of Chicago with the captivating Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour. Step back in time as the tour guide leads you through the city’s streets, sharing tales of infamous crime scenes and mobster hangouts.

But the real thrill lies in uncovering the secrets and untold stories that lurk behind every corner, waiting to be revealed. Prepare to be transported to a world filled with mystery, intrigue , and a touch of danger as you explore Chicago’s criminal underworld.

Good To Know

• Luxury coach bus with live guide
• Infamous crime scene photo ops
• Narrated tour of mob haunts
• Historic footage and crime stories

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Tour Details

Embark on the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour for an immersive experience into the city’s infamous criminal past and historical sights. The tour provides historical anecdotes and takes visitors to significant crime scenes , offering a glimpse into the darker side of Chicago’s past.

Guests can expect to explore mob haunts and notorious crime scenes while learning about the city’s gritty history. The luxury temperature-controlled coach bus ensures a comfortable journey as a live interactive tour guide shares stories of mobsters, violence , and crime.

With photo opportunities at key locations and exclusive access to a crime quiz, participants can engage with the material in a unique and memorable way.

Upon arrival at the designated meeting point at 163 E Pearson St in Chicago, travelers are advised to report 15 minutes early for check-in before boarding the luxury temperature-controlled coach bus for the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour. The check-in process is crucial to ensure a smooth departure as the bus departs on time. The bus amenities include comfortable seating, air conditioning , and large windows for optimal viewing. Travelers can expect a live interactive tour guide providing insights into Chicago’s criminal history, along with photo opportunities at infamous crime scenes. The bus tour offers a unique experience with exclusive access to a crime quiz and historic video footage, all while exploring the city’s dark past.

Traveler Tips

For an optimal experience during the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour, travelers should consider the following helpful tips.

Avoid sitting in the back row if it’s hot to stay comfortable throughout the tour.

Checking reviews can provide valuable tourist insights to enhance the understanding of the tour’s highlights.

Be prepared for a non-stop tour without restroom breaks, so it’s advisable to address any personal needs beforehand.

Remember that eating or drinking on the bus isn’t permitted, ensuring a clean and enjoyable environment for all passengers.

Reviews and Feedback

Exploring the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour’s reviews and feedback reveals a wealth of insights from satisfied customers and the host alike, highlighting the captivating historical narratives and engaging guides that make this experience memorable.

• Historical insights : Customers praise the in-depth historical knowledge shared during the tour.
• Tour guide charisma : The guides are commended for their charismatic storytelling and engaging presentation.
• Memorable experiences : Many reviewers mention the tour’s unforgettable visits to historical sites and the Frank Nitty safe.
• Informative and fun : Visitors appreciate the value for money, describing the tour as both educational and entertaining.
• Recommended for all ages : The experience is suggested for groups and individuals of varying ages seeking an immersive historical journey.

Viator Information

Viator offers an immersive Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour experience, starting from $46.00 , that’s highly sought after and likely to sell out. The tour provides a captivating journey through the city’s criminal past, with ticket pricing varying based on selected options.

Availability is subject to booking in advance due to its popularity. The tour duration is approximately X hours, with a set schedule departing from the Near North Side. Guests are advised to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in as the bus departs promptly.

It’s essential to note that changes aren’t accepted less than 24 hours before the tour starts. Therefore, travelers should plan accordingly to secure their spots on this thrilling adventure.

After exploring the enticing details of the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour, visitors can easily find their way to the meeting point at 163 E Pearson St in Chicago, where the immersive journey into the city’s criminal history begins.

• The tour offers a narrated exploration of Chicago’s criminal and historical sights.
• Visitors will get to witness notorious crime scenes and mob haunts.
• Learn about the historical significance of various sightseeing spots.
• Enjoy exclusive access to a crime quiz and historic video footage.
• The tour starts in Chicago’s Near North Side, where stories of mobsters, violence , and crime come to life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tour Suitable for Children, or Is It Recommended for Adults Only?

For those wondering about child-friendliness, the tour is adult-oriented, with content warnings due to mobster, crime-filled narratives. Not recommended for young children. It offers an engaging, historical experience suitable for adults.

Are There Any Opportunities for Visitors to Interact With Props or Artifacts Related to Chicago’s Criminal History?

Visitors can engage in interactive experiences and view historical artifacts related to Chicago’s criminal history. The tour provides opportunities to handle props, explore crime scenes , and immerse in the city’s notorious past.

Will There Be Any Stops Where Participants Can Purchase Snacks or Drinks Along the Way?

While participants won’t find snack options or drink availability during the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour, they can prepare by having snacks and drinks beforehand. The focus remains on exploring historical sites and engaging with the tour content.

Can Guests Bring Cameras or Recording Devices to Document the Tour?

Guests are welcome to bring cameras for photography during the tour. However, video recording equipment is restricted. It’s advised to check with the tour guide for any specific regulations regarding photography and filming.

Are There Any Discounts Available for Large Groups or Repeat Customers?

Group discounts are available for large groups, promoting affordability and shared experiences. Loyalty rewards may also be offered for repeat customers, enhancing the value and appreciation for returning guests. These incentives encourage group participation and foster customer loyalty.

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Experience the dark side of Chicago’s history on the Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour.

Uncover the city’s notorious past through interactive storytelling and visits to iconic crime scenes.

With a knowledgeable tour guide leading the way, you’ll be immersed in the gripping tales of mobsters and criminal activities that once ruled the streets of Chicago.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling and unforgettable journey into the underworld of the Windy City.

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