Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Chicago, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore a new side of Chicago and the city's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, John Dillinger, and more famous figures hung out. There are ample chances to get out of the bus and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.
- Leave the guidebook at home—your guide's Chicago stories are better
- Don’t worry about getting lost—your group and guide are easy to follow
- Let your driver handle the city traffic while you relax
- Service animals are most welcome
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
For time-pressed travelers, this coach tour offers a speedy way to discover Chicago’s mob history.
What's Included
- Live interactive tour guide in English
- Photos ops at infamous crime scenes
- Historic video footage
- Keepsake brochure with special offers
- Mini mob museum
- Exclusive crime quiz
- Prohibition Era personality profile
- All inclusions are subject to availability.
- Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
- There are no translations, audio-guides or headphones.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 163 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your tour will begin on Pearson Street (off Michigan Avenue), where you will board your coach vehicle. On board, an experienced guide narrates during your tour of Chicago’s famed criminal and historical sights. Listen to thrilling stories of mobsters, violence and crime as your coach winds through Chicago’s historic River North, Gold Cost, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Snap pictures and enjoy little-known tales of legendary mobsters Al Capone, ‘Terrible’ Tommy O’Conner, and Bugs Moran.
Your mafia tour highlights Chicago’s most notorious crime scenes, including the courthouse where some of the most famed mob cases were tried, and the site of the grisly 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Other notorious mob haunts you do a drive-by on are the Biograph Theater and Holy Name Cathedral. (Along the way, you can hop out of your ride for pictures.) When it's all over, you'll get a ride back to the Near North Side to end the tour.
Your mafia tour highlights Chicago’s most notorious crime scenes, including the courthouse where some of the most famed mob cases were tried, and the site of the grisly 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Other notorious mob haunts you do a drive-by on are the Biograph Theater and Holy Name Cathedral. (Along the way, you can hop out of your ride for pictures.) When it's all over, you'll get a ride back to the Near North Side to end the tour.
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Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences - Gangsters, Mobsters and Criminals
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Water Tower Place (Pass By)
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (Pass By)
The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)
John Hancock Center (Pass By)
Abraham Lincoln Park (Pass By)
North Avenue Beach (Pass By)
2
Biograph Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oz Park (Pass By)
3
Chicago River
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Thirty Five E Wacker
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Holy Name Cathedral
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Historic Water Tower (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 3,352 reviews
david_g, Jun 2026
Jamie was awesome. Great stories and good knowledge. Did lots of looking for some activities to do while visiting Chicago. Saw this with great reviews so signed up. Glad I did
Response from Host, Jun 2026
❤️ We love your review and appreciate the positive feedback about Jamie, the history and stories. Thank you! 🙏
Brian_H, Jun 2026
Mike, our guide, was very knowledgeable and funny, despite his many, many bad jokes and puns. We had a great time learning about Chicago's crime history and enjoyed the tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Brian, Thanks for appreciating Mike, the history and humor. Yes, Mike likes to have a lot of pun. Wishing you many more great journeys! 😀🙌👍
Anna_M, Jun 2026
It was a very knowledgeable and fun bus trip and a great way to spend time in Chicago on an air conditioned bus. Thank you
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Anna for the 5 star rating and positive comments. We are so glad that you enjoyed the history on the air-conditioned Chicago Crime Tour Bus! Wishing you many more great excursions ahead!
Cynthia_D, Jun 2026
Fun and informative. Interesting to see what these infamous sites look like now. No trace of the terrible history.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Cynthia for writing the good news. We are so glad to read that you had a fun and informative tour experience. This means a ton to us!
Ruth_S, Jun 2026
Narrator was funny and knowledgeable. Don’t sit next to an exit window as they rattle and it makes it hard to hear.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Ruth, Thank you for joining us, the review and feedback. We appreciate all of it! Wishing you more great journeys!
Tamara_D, Jun 2026
Wonderful difference between this trip and others is that you get to go through the lock and actually go out on Lake Michigan. Not just Chicago river
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Tamara, While we love the 5 star review, we believe you intended the review for a boat tour. The Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour takes you through many historical neighborhoods, but definitely not into Lake Michigan. If you did participate in our tour, we welcome your review and feedback. Thank you so much.
Dawn_R, Jun 2026
The tour guide, Jay, was outstanding and very knowledgeable. The tour itself had multiple learning experiences through you the city!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dawn, We are so happy to read the good new that you found Jay and the tour informative and educational. Your positive review and feedback is greatly appreciated!
Lorena_R, Jun 2026
Unforgettable if a bit graphic! Very informative and lively presentation. I learned a lot from this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you, Lorena, for spending time with us. We are so happy that you had a memorable, informative and lively tour. This means the world to us and we are grateful for awesome guests like you. Wishing you many more unforgettable experiences in 2026 and beyond!
Ramakrishnan_K, Jun 2026
This was a really amazing 90 mins. If you are a crime buff i would strongly recommend that you try this. We had an amazing guide Jay and she really brought to life the criminal history of Chicago. It was long enough to be enlightening and short enough to keep it interesting. Awesome nuggets were also shared on the history and culture of Chicago
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Jay helped bring Chicago's fascinating criminal history to life. We strive to create an experience that is both engaging and informative, so it's great to know you found the tour the perfect balance of insightful and entertaining.
We're especially glad you appreciated the stories that go beyond crime history and highlight Chicago's rich culture and heritage. Thank you for recommending us to fellow crime enthusiasts. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another Chicago adventure in the future! In the meantime, we wish you a great 2026 summer season!
Renae_P, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable and engaging. Interesting information! I would highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Renae, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and engaging, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Susan_H, Jun 2026
The commentary was great but don't forget to watch the neighborhoods the bus drives through. They are beautiful and interesting and really complete the whole experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Susan, Thank you very much for the high compliments are 5 star review. We are so glad that you enjoyed the storytelling, neighborhoods and sites. This means the world to us!
Stephen_K, May 2026
Wonderful and informative. My wife and I had a wonderful time. The tour guide was funny and we stopped at all the hot spots.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Stephen, Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a wonderful time on the tour. Aaron loves sharing Chicago's history with a little humor along the way, so we're glad you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 😀
Lynn_H, May 2026
Sophia was a great guide. Upbeat and very knowledgeable. Bus was clean and comfortable. Tour was enjoyable
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and history, and that Sophia's knowledge and upbeat personality helped make it a memorable experience. This means the world to us!
Joy_O, May 2026
Ummmmm....not so "gangster" as I expected it to be or wanted it to be. You should consider adding access to Speakeasies (with perhaps a light meal or drink or snack inside) as part of the tour! That will really sell the whole prohibition-era/gangster/Chicago crime theme.
Angela_P, May 2026
The information shared was great. Seemed a bit rushed to be able to enjoy the entire gangster experience
Response from Host, May 2026
Angela, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad that you thought the information and history was great. We hope that you can join us another time soon. In the meantime, we wish you many more great adventures!
Sarah_B, May 2026
Sophia was great! We had such a fun time learning about Chicago's crime history.
You get to see a lot of the north side of Chicago in a short time. Including crack-Donald’s!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled you had such a fun time with Sophia — she loves bringing Chicago’s rich history to life. Glad you enjoyed seeing so much of the North Side too. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon! 😀👍🙏
Andy_d, May 2026
This is my second time with this tour, same guide both times - they’re very knowledgeable, professional, and great sense of humor. I’ll definitely continue to bring out of town guests.
Response from Host, May 2026
Andy, Thank you for joining us again! We’re so glad to hear you had another great experience with the same guide — their knowledge, professionalism, and humor really do make the tour special. It means a lot that you continue to bring your out-of-town guests along, and we truly appreciate your support. We appreciate you making our tour party of your guests' experience and look forward to seeing you again!
DAVID_H, May 2026
It was interesting and had lots of information but I was expecting to see a bit more . Spent a lot of time in traffic.
Response from Host, May 2026
David, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad that you were able to join us over the holiday weekend and that you found the tour interesting and informative. Wishing you great adventures ahead!
Stella_C, May 2026
I tour guide was the best ! Made the facts interesting but Finn at the sane time !
She explained everything so we could understand
Response from Host, May 2026
Stella, We are so happy to read the great news that you really enjoyed the tour guide, the history and storytelling. This means the world to us. Thank you for spending the morning with us and for sharing your perspective.
Judith_S, May 2026
Very informative and fun! Jane was quite amazing with all her crime stories. Great idea to be able to get off at interesting places and see first hand.
Response from Host, May 2026
Judith, Thank you for the great feedback. We are so glad to read that you had a fun and informative tour, and that you enjoyed the stops off the bus. Wishing you many more great adventures!
Jonathan_L, May 2026
Tour was great, be patient with Chicago traffic. Sophie was very knowledgeable about the area and the subject.
Response from Host, May 2026
Jonathan, Thank you for the high rating, positive comments about Sophia and advice. We really appreciate you joining us and sharing your perspective - so glad that you enjoyed the history with Sophia!
Liz_T, May 2026
This is a great tour. You drive around the city in a comfy mini bus and see several historic mob spots. You can hop off the bus at a few stops (optional). Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, sharing interesting history, and kept the vibe fun and lighthearted. Loved it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Liz, Thank you for the review and upbeat feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the sites, history, stops off the bus and vibe. Wishing you many more great journeys!
Larry_F, May 2026
Great experience, guide was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and this tour taught you about Chicago's underworld.
Response from Host, May 2026
Larry, Thank you for the 5 star rating and positive comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed the history and guide!
Jeffrey_H, May 2026
This tour was very interesting and informative, plus we got to see parts of Chicago that we probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise.
Response from Host, May 2026
Jeffrey, Thank you for appreciating the history and sites. We are glad to read the good news! Wishing you many more great adventures!
Patrick_E, May 2026
John did a great job on schooling us on all things Chicago mob world. Went with my teen daughter and we both loved it. Bus was a great way to get around the city during the tour. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Patrick, Thank you very much for joining us with your daughter on a nice night out. We are so happy that you enjoyed John, the history and tour of Chicago and the sites. 👍🙏😀
Ronald_M, May 2026
Knowledgeable and entertaining guide.
Bus is very comfortable.
Just the right amount of of stops.
Interesting sight.
Response from Host, May 2026
Ronald, Thank you for spending the afternoon with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed the history, guide, bus and stops off the bus. This means a lot to us.
Joseph_H, May 2026
Fun and entertaining highly recommend. Very interesting look into the time and mindset of all the people of the period
Response from Host, May 2026
Joseph, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are so glad that you had a fun, informative and entertaining tour experience. Wishing you many more awesome excursions!
Temecula_N, May 2026
I didn't find the tour exceptional. I was expecting to see more about gangstas in Chicago. Price should be cheaper. Parking was expensive!
Mike_C, May 2026
It was a good tour. I suggest doing it in the day like we did. Would be hard to see some of the stop locations in the dark. Good Chicago crime and mob history. No parking at pickup location so plan alternate transportation or give yourself an extra half hour to find parking and to walk to the bus pickup or you will miss it. Otherwise an enjoyable time.
Tonia_N, May 2026
Jay had wonderful stories. Location that you would walk by without knowing the details. If you like any CIS shows or mafia stories then the 90 minutes are well spent
Response from Host, May 2026
Tonia, We really appreciate the positive 5 star rating. Thank you for the kind words about Jay and the tour. We also are grateful for you recommending us.
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