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 is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. Bus and tour include steps and stairs.
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
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.
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Reviews
3,134 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's a fun, fun and interesting 90 minute tour!
Wise Traveler 5555,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The 90 minute tour went very quickly, because it was interesting and our tour guide was very animated. He kept the tone light and humorous. Our bus driver told us great stories about Chicago while we waited for the tour to start.
Fun & Informative
Shamera T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jamie was a great guide, very comedic, informed, prompt, and a great photographer too! It was nice being able to stop and learn about some of the history of Chicago. I highly recommend!
Enjoyable!
Dawn H,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great narration about mobsters. Only stop to get out of bus to see where John Dillinger was killed and Frank Nitti’s vault.
Tour bus was waiting for...
Glenn S,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour bus was waiting for us 30 minutes before the tour start. The tour bus is painted advertising the tour so you cannot miss it. If you are early, you can wait in the building where the bus parks. Jamie was a fun tour guide. We stopped at the Harry Carey restaurant where the mob vault was discovered. If you can take some time to look at the pictures in the restaurant with noted celebrities including at least one president.
Great Tour
frankcR8902EP,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experience - Highly recommend. Great way to spend a few hours and learn about the different neighborhoods of Chicago along the way.
Fun & educational tour
holliewhite77,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dane was our guide and he was hilarious! He had high energy & great jokes! It was a fun tour & learned about Chicago’s mob & crime history.
Very fun, fascinating tour
Christine S,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely knowledgeable guide who told fascinating stories in an engaging way. I live in Chicago and I hadn't known most of what he told us.
Do It, or Else…
Michael P,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour guide. Interesting facts! Fun way to see parts of the city. This is fun for tourists and locals.
Great tour guide
677dallasg,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The bus tour was ok at best but Sophia our tour guide was fantastic. Without her it would not have been great. She was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and had great dad jokes, she made it entertaining.
5 Star mob tour
Irishedgiot,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on this trip while visiting Chicago with my wife. Cannot recommend highly enough. Jamie our guide was extremely knowledgeable on everything mob related and dare I say it, brought the topic to life!
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