Chicago Night Crimes Tour by Bus

4.8 (521 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Stop off the bus at Chicago Landmark Building with Prohibition Era History — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lineup with Capone and Dillinger on the Night Crimes Tour. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 39 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences LLC

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Prohibition Era personality profile
Included: Mini mob and gangster museum
Included: Inclusions are subject to availability.
Included: Photo ops at famous crime scenes
Included: Live interactive tour guide in English
Included: Souvenir brochure with special offers
Included: Historic video footage
Included: Exclusive crime quiz

Not included

Not included: Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.
Not included: There are no translations, audio-guides or headphones.

Itinerary

Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences

15 min Admission included

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.
Stop 2

Passing by

Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Passing 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.
John Hancock Center

Passing by

View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
The Magnificent Mile

Passing by

See the Magnificent Mile.
Abraham Lincoln Park

Passing by

Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
North Avenue Beach

Passing by

Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
Biograph Theatre

10 min

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.
Oz Park

Passing by

Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Thirty Five E Wacker

5 min

Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
Chicago River

Passing by

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
Stop 12

10 min

Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
Holy Name Cathedral

5 min

Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
Historic Water Tower

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

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.

Using your ticket

Bus departs on time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check-in with the tour guide.
Bus update: Substitute Black Bus
If you don't see the bus 10 minutes before the start time, call the tour operator for help.
Paperless ticketing. The tour guide has the lead traveler's name on the guest list.
First-come first-served seating. Joint seating is not guaranteed.
No one may join the tour after the bus departs.
No bathrooms on the bus or restroom breaks. Go before check-in.
No eating or drinking on the bus.
Bus has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift and is not wheelchair accessible. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.
Kindly refrain from talking or translating while the tour guide is speaking on the bus.
Call the tour operator at least 24 hours before the tour if you have any special needs.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.