Chicago Night Crimes Tour by Bus
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About This Tour in Chicago
Why Visit Chicago?
Chicago is a world-class city known for its stunning architecture, deep-dish pizza, and vibrant arts scene. Explore Millennium Park, visit world-renowned museums, and experience the famous Magnificent Mile. Chicago offers incredible lakefront views and a rich cultural heritage.
Getting to Chicago
The easiest way to reach Chicago is by flying into O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- Prohibition Era personality profile
- Photos ops at infamous crime scenes
- Mini mob museum
- Live interactive tour guide in English
- Historic video footage
- All inclusions are subject to availability
- Exclusive crime quiz
- Keepsake brochure with special offers
What's Not Included
- Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
- There are no translations, audio-guides or headphones.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
OnBus 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
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.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
On this world famous tour, which starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E 15 minutes
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.
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right...
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
Pass by the famous Museum of Contemporary Art
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.
View the world famous John Hancock Center in...
View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
See the Magnificent Mile
See the Magnificent Mile.
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
Other sights you'll see include landmark buildings like... 10 minutes
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.
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Jewelers Building and historic landmark building 5 minutes
Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline...
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime... 10 minutes
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss 5 minutes
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
Conclude the tour across the street from the...
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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