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Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour

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Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

Discover the ‘dark side’ of the Windy City thanks to this 2.5-hour, bus-based, nighttime crime history tour of Chicago. Explore the lives of notorious mobsters like Al Capone, Frank Nitti, Bugs Moran, and more as you explore infamous crime scenes like the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, learn about ‘The Enforcer’s Safe,’ and stop by local watering holes.
  • Explore Chicago's 'dark side' on an evening crime history tour
  • Learn about Chicago's most famous gangsters like Al Capone and Frank Nitti
  • See notorious crime sites like the scene of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre
  • Tour famous landmarks like The Burwood Tap and Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
  • Great introduction into the Windy City's colorful crime history
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Luxury temperature controlled coach bus
Professional tour guide and chauffeur
Live commentary on board
Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes
Test your knowledge with the Crime Quiz
Historic video footage
Keepsake brochure with special offers
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Departure Point

163 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Meet up with your tour in the evening at the southeast corner of N. Michigan Avenue and E. Pearson Street. Climb aboard and find a seat as your local guide begins a live narration that takes you deep into the annals of Chicago’s criminal past.

Follow in the footsteps of gangsters like Dean O’Banion, John Dillinger, Al Capone, and Frank Nitti, learning about their connection to Chicago and the scenes of some of their most infamous criminal acts. Imagine the blood-soaked crime scene of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre as you visit the former site of this famous gangster shootout, and then learn about “The Enforcer’s Safe” and tunnels. At each stop you’ll have time to get off the bus and take a look around.

Before finishing the trip you’ll also get to visit the Biograph Theater and see Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse. You’ll finish back at your original starting point.
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Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences
On this tour, 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.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Water Tower Place
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
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Duration: 1 minute
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
North Avenue Beach
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
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Lincoln Park
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
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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.
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Pass By:  
Oz Park
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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Marina City
Stop off the bus for a view of the Chicago skyline at night, learn about the history of how Prohibition shaped architecture and see the tallest speakeasy.
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Duration: 7 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Holy Name Cathedral
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
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Duration: 7 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Masks or face coverings are required. Please bring your own.
  • Please advise at the time of booking if wheelchair assistance is needed in the Special Requirements field. Bus is able to hold collapsible wheelchairs but it is NOT equipped with an electronic lift.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in
  • Please do not attend the tour if you are sick or have been with someone who is sick.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 39 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences LLC

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 39 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour.

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Cool night out
jkrobinson21
, Jan 2020
We went on the tour as a couple and really enjoyed it. Javier did a great job of sharing some of the more famous, or maybe i should say infamous, spots in Chicago. It was really interesting hearing about the notorious crime bosses and the underworld of Chicago.
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Nice tour
MichaelS8983
, Oct 2019
Informative tour about the crime underworld and the darker side of Chicago past... love of locations gone “this Walgreens is where the (blank) happened but as expected... still worth it
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Michael--Glad that you found Chicago Crime Tours to be informative and worth the experience! Thanks again for your positive feedback and review! We are happy that you joined us exploring Chicago's underworld and dark side!
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Chicago Night Crimes Tour a Must See
jklovick
, Sep 2019
The guide was great, personable and knowledgeable. You could really tell he enjoys the topic and the history.
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Thank you for your "Must See" review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the Night Crimes Tour with your guide and that you enjoyed the topics and history!
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Very interesting!
Suzyblue60
, Aug 2019
Shannon had lots of knowledge to share with us, and she was very professional as well! Took us to some interesting places and we were able to hop off the bus for photos!
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Great tour!
tallie621
, Aug 2019
Our tour guide was fantastic!! He was very knowledgeable and interactive. We appreciated him so much! He made the tour great! 😃
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Must do!
Caron P
, Jun 2019
Our tour guide, John, was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a great time! Thank you!!!
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Great Chicago crime tour!
carrie b
, Jun 2019
This was a night tour so the stops made for a great feel. The pictures are harder to take so if that is something you want, a day tour might be better. The night tour is a little longer and ours was not full, so we made a couple extra trips off the bus. The bus is great and they had no issues with us taking our drinks and snacks on with us. The guide was very entertaining and informative. We learned alot and enjoyed the tour.
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Great tour. You won't be disappointed...
robert s
, Aug 2017
Great tour. You won't be disappointed. I've taken the other tours so I have something to compare this one with.
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We really enjoyed learning about the...
zocfam25
, Jun 2017
We really enjoyed learning about the criminal side of Chicago. This tour was entertaining and informative. Our tour guide was great.
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This is a must do while visiting...
Taylor C
, Jun 2017
This is a must do while visiting Chicago! Tour guide was very engaging and left us entertained. The two bar stops (drinks not included) were fun and full of history. This is a great way to experience the city!
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