What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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.
1
Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences
15 minutes
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
Water Tower Place
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
3
Museum of Contemporary Art
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
John Hancock Center
View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
5
The Magnificent Mile
See the Magnificent Mile.
6
Lincoln Park
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
7
North Avenue Beach
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
8
Biograph Theatre
10 minutes
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
Oz Park
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
10
Thirty Five E Wacker
5 minutes
Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
11
Chicago River
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
12
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
10 minutes
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
13
Holy Name Cathedral
5 minutes
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
14
Historic Water Tower
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.
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