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Overview

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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. Explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. Hear 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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All inclusions are subject to availability.

Mini mob museum

Live interactive tour guide

Historic video footage

Keepsake brochure with special offers

Exclusive crime quiz

Photos at infamous crime scenes

Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.

What To Expect

1

This world famous tour starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street). Learn about the history 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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Reviews

4.59

3,151 reviews

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  • Notorious tales with a flair.

    703gayl,

    Dec 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ethan told notorious tales of Chicago with flair. Liked how clean and comfy the bus was. The bus driver maneuvered busy streets with ease.

  • Great Chicago History

    sarahvA6415PG,

    Dec 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Loved the history and visiting these historic sites. Ethan was a fantastic guide with vibrant story-telling. Perfect tour for a snowy winter day.

  • Fascinating!

    ameliadQ6926JR,

    Dec 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was amazing tour! I enjoyed seeing different parts of Chicago as well as hearing about the crime history. I was not expecting the small crime museum. It was definitely worth it and so much fun!

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  • Chicago Crime Tours. A great time!

    J4401USbobh,

    Dec 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A great tour! Would highly recommend, especially Michael as your tour guide! very entertaining! I went on a very snowy day but it was a great time even with bad weather.

  • Fun and interesting tour!

    Teresa M,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our guide Ethan did a great job guiding us through the historic figures that made up Chicago’s crime world. He was friendly, spoke loud enough, and was an absolute gentleman helping me each time I stepped on the stepstool to avaoid as much of the snow as possible. My parents were with me and also enjoyed the tour. We all highly recommend Ethan and this tour!

  • Fun tour with some interesting history mixed in

    T8858PKpaull,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fun tour with some mob history and corny jokes. I learned more than I thought I would. Mike was a great tour guide and a good sport when it came to delivering jokes that didn’t always land with the group.

  • Crime with Dane

    Angela P,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Dane very good with tour and details. Loved his energy! Did a great job with information old and new.

  • Great tour

    Gerry C,

    Nov 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour very knowledgeable guide. Got to see a side of Chicago we probably would not have seen had we not done the tour. Well worth it

  • Highly entertaining tour - Dane is the best tour guide.

    jocU2947OG,

    Nov 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Highly entertaining and informative tour - Dane had us laughing all the way. We had done an architecture boat tour the previous day, so we’re looking for something a bit different and this tour was perfect.

  • Great experience!

    781marybethm,

    Nov 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very informative and a lot of fun! Jamie really knows her stuff. It was fun to hear about all the iconic gangsters and see where things happened in Chicago.

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