Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
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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.
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.
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Reviews
3,203 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
leslielZ946AT,,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so fun and informative! Jay was a great guide! Totally worth the price!
Went well first tour
W4356UVcedricc,,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. I really enjoyed the historic facts
Bus tour highlighting prohibition era mob life
S136ZBsarahc,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was awesome. Interesting inside look at mob life during the prohibition era. Tour guide Mike was also awesome. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Our driver did a great job maneuvering the bus around these narrow city streets. I highly recommend Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour.
Mob Tour
K8792UJelizabethn,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour with Michael. Very informative and interesting.
Excellent
sharonthubron,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Jay was an actual.axtor and good God she knew her stuff the whole tour was amazing thanks Jay
Great hidden gem of Chicago
Adventure30911513490,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you love anything mob related, I highly recommend visiting, great find in Chicago, me and my buds had an amazing time
Must do if you love Chicago
Irina N,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Tour guide Jay was amazing! Learned a lot of new things about the Chicago in general. Good for any ages
Must do!!!
937mikalas,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Recommend when in Chicago, I wouldn’t try to do this on your own as it is too much planning/driving.
Only 2 stops
amy o,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, Mike, was great - hilarious and engaging. However, there's only 2 stops on this tour to actually look at things.
Highly recommend the Chicago Crime Mob Bus Tour
mollied610,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Katie was witty & informative. She kept us intrigued & laughing at the same time. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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