Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

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.

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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Reviews

4.59

3,174 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Highly recommend
Charlene H,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of interesting facts. the tour guide was great! I would do this tour again! Got to stop at Harry Carey restaurant and see an underground Chicago tunnel and a vault got to see the place where John Dillinger met his demise. Very interesting tour.
Great experience
Lisa L,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of fun! A unique look at Chicago! The guide, Jay, was entertaining and very personable. Would highly recommend this tour..
Awesome Tour
Jane R,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour is well organized and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny! I would highly recommend this!
A fun tour
Danielle K,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago and decided to do the Crime and Mob Boss tour. Our guide, Dane, was a bit goofy and playing the showman, but it was still very educative. The small pamphlets he handed out at the beginning also helped. We got to see in daylight the parking lot that was the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. (Yes, there was duplication between the tours, but I don't mind.) You stop at the Biograph Theatre, where John Dillinger was killed, and you can take photos of a mural dedicated to him. One of the Harry Caray Steakhouse locations has a mini mob museum that is a stop. You get to hear about Leopold and Loeb, two young men who decided to commit a murder for fun. It's more grim history of Chicago. I had a great time and definitely recommend it.
See the city and get some fascinating history
Beavextex,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect for a wintry day! Fun and interesting history, well-presented by our lively and fun guide. Just enough outdoor time combined with sightseeing from the bus. Great stories.
The driver and the guide...
Shela G,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The 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
5.00
The 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
4.00
Good 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
A 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.