Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
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 To Expect
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.
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
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.
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Reviews
3,168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The driver and the guide...
Shela G,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The driver and the guide seemed to not align with where to go and stop. They went back and forth a few times and we had to walk a bit to get to a place the driver missed.
Informative, Fun, Historic
D2245UQerikaw,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was full of fun facts, lively story telling, and beautiful Chicago views. We loved the couple of stops on the bus to get out and tour a few quick sites.
Recommend for Chicago crime history highlights
375kimf,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good highlights tour of Chicago crime history. A couple of stops to hop off (wish there had been a few more! Except it’s January, so chilly.) Ethan is an engaging & knowledgeable guide.
Best Crime Tour
allymD326FL,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great way to kick off our visit to Chicago! Jaime was amazing, funny and knowledgable and Tommy was the best driver! Highly recommend!!
A great tour
bradjparker2022,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great few hours - learnt a lot. Great guide. Bus was cold and the heater could have been turned on. I am writing more to fill up the stupid minimum.
Lots of great info and...
Kira B,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of great info and stops bring it all to life. Recommend highly. Our guide was full of extra tidbits and interactive.
Funny and fascinating tour
Ilana R,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sophia was funny and engaging and we learned so much about Chicago’s crazy crime history. Every story was fascinating. I highly recommend.
Awesome
T5911JKsusanc,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All I can say is Awesome so glad this was the tour we choose to do Sophia was our tour guide she was so funny and very good at what she does.
Great mob tour
Going-to-the-lak,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a awesome experience! Jay is great! We grew up around Chicago and love history about the city and Jay was knowledgeable and personable.
Fun and informative.
rubypearl2014,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was funny. It was very easy. Got off the bus a couple times and saw all of the buildings that either once were there or are currently there learned about both the southside and the northside gangs was overall great experience, especially because it was cold out and a nice way to experience Chicago in a warm way.
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