Chicago 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

N/A (Pass By)

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

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.

John Hancock Center (Pass By)

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

The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)

See the Magnificent Mile.

Abraham Lincoln Park (Pass By)

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

North Avenue Beach (Pass By)

Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.

Biograph 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

Oz Park (Pass 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

Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.

5 minutes

Chicago River (Pass By)

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

N/A

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

10 minutes

Holy Name Cathedral

Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.

5 minutes

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.