Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

Photos ops at infamous crime scenes

Mini mob museum

Live interactive tour guide in English

Historic video footage

Exclusive crime quiz

Keepsake brochure with special offers

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

There are no translations, audio-guides or headphones.

Options

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Reviews

4.60

3,263 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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100% recommend
emmalQ5415CF,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dane was an amazing tour guide. He kept us laughing the whole time and was very informative. The trip itself is a nice way to see some areas of Chicago including Lincoln Park.
Mob Tour
Daisy D,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. It was a fun experience with a good history if Chicago.
This tour was very fun...
Jessica R,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was very fun and informative. Bus was clean. Jay was funny and full of knowledge. The tour wasn’t extremely long or short. Just the right amount of time that anyone can fit it in as part of their day.
Great experience!
Elisa G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this tour. Our guide was funny, informative, and made the whole experience such a pleasure. Definitely would recommend this
Fun and informative
clive259,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was fun, informative and entertaining. Sophia was great, she made the whole experience worthwhile. Thanks Sophia and may you get time off for 'Good Behaviour'.
Educational and Fun trip in Chicago!
Nancy D,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip and very educational. Great energy on the bus! Only thing to remember is that there are bus steps that could be hard for some people.
Crime gone Wrong
Tour52997285172,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very fun and exciting activity for my mother and I. Jay is full of life and energy she kept us engaged the whole entire time. She has a wonderful personality and attitude.
Positive
Extraordinary197169,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very funny and informative. A perfect combo for a guide.
Fantastic. My kids (11 &...
Erin L,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic. My kids (11 & 8) were hooked on every word of the tour guide. Well done and entertaining for adults, not too scary for kids.
Really fun
Laura R,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a really fun tour. It’s informative and full of historical facts. Don’t hesitate to book. Mike was fun and made things interesting.