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
Prohibition Era personality profile
All inclusions are subject to availability.
Mini mob museum
Live interactive tour guide
Historic video footage
Exclusive crime quiz
Keepsake brochure with special offers
Photos at infamous crime scenes
Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
Options
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Reviews
3,183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it!
Suzanne W,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun history of Chicago. Nice thing to do and experience especially on a cold day! Helps you see another side of the Windy city!
Fascinating history
Getaway11810074528,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating tour and Maddy our guide was wonderful. Great stops to see these infamous criminals and where they roamed. Fun way to experience Chicago.
Fantastic must do
rogerggshumwaysr,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely knowledgeable hostess. Great driver. Smooth bus. Just the right pace. Fantastic interaction between hostess and participants. Awesome!!
Great tour of Chicago Crime!
997aylac,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this tour! It was especially fun for us since we live in the city. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour super fun, she was great!!
Please hold the jokes
Harriet B,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The content was interesting but the terrible jokes, laughed at only by the tour guide making them, were cringe worthy. It didn’t need to be a pantomime…it could have just been informative and interesting
Entertaining excursion!
904erinh,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun family experience. Ethan was entertaining and knowledgeable! We needed a resting activity after lots of walking and my teenager loved learning all the stories!
It's very informative. I...
Paul N,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's very informative. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the criminal history of Chicago.
Do this tour!
Janine S,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jay, our tour guide, was amazing. Very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We learned a lot and had a fabulous time.
Very good tour
vene1976,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are into history this is great with the crime history in Chicago , loved our tour guide Anne Rose very knowledgeable if you have time do this tour
A cold day in Chicago - our tour was excellent. Jamie was fun and informative. We learned so many interesting things!
Lisa W,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was wonderful! Jamie was fun and informative. We were all so impressed with her. We learned so many interesting things!
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