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Join us for a fun night of exploring Chicago's crime history on this 2-2.5-hour bus tour that includes:
* World famous crime scenes like the St Valentine's Day massacre
* Stops on-and-off the bus at famous crime sites
* True Crime history
* Historic video footage
* Interactive live commentary
* Crime quiz
* Souvenir pamphlet with photos
* Luxury climate-controlled bus
* So much more!
Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters & gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. Escape into the city’s criminal underworld as you investigate stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob and more. From a luxury coach, see the sites of storied crime scenes including Biograph Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, and the St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murders. Snap photos of the historic criminal courthouse, and hop on-and-off the coach to walk the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss followed just before their deaths.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Bus pickup OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave). Report 15 minutes early for check-in. Bus departs on time. Look for the tour guide at the bus.
Itinerary
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1Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences
On this world famous tour, which starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street), you will learn about the histories 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 ticket included -
Water Tower Place (Pass by)
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
Admission ticket free -
Museum of Contemporary Art (Pass by)
Pass by the famous Museum of Contemporary Art. Just steps from the start of the tour, a this world class museum is a great place to enrich a Chicago experience.
Admission ticket free -
John Hancock Center (Pass by)
View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
Admission ticket free -
The Magnificent Mile (Pass by)
See the Magnificent Mile.
Admission ticket free -
Abraham Lincoln Park (Pass by)
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
Admission ticket free -
North Avenue Beach (Pass by)
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
Admission ticket free -
2Biograph Theatre
Other sights you'll see include landmark buildings like Biograph Theater and Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. The bus departs on time. Guests may not join the tour after the bus departs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Oz Park (Pass by)
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Admission ticket free -
3Thirty Five E Wacker
Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Chicago River (Pass by)
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
Admission ticket free -
4Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Holy Name Cathedral
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Historic Water Tower (Pass by)
Conclude the tour across the street from the Historic Water Tower, one of the few surviving structures from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This iconic building is often open to the public before or after the tour.
Admission ticket free
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.
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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