Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: 163 E Pearson St Cook County,Illinois,United States 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.This world famous tour starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street). Learn about the history 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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Water Tower Place (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Meet your guide across from the Water Tower Place shopping mall in Chicago's Near North Side at your selected time. Hop aboard a luxury climate-controlled coach and begin your 1.5-2 hour tour of the history of Chicago crime, from 19th century to today.
Attractions and Activities: Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Drive by the Museum of Contemporary Art, a world class institution that offers a rich experience during a visit to Chicago. Just steps from the start and end of the tour, a great opportunity to explore modern art.
Attractions and Activities: Magnificent Mile (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) See the Magnificent Mile.
Attractions and Activities: 875 North Michigan Avenue (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
Attractions and Activities: Lincoln Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Drive through historic and beautiful Lincoln Park and it's surrounding neighborhood on the tour route.
Attractions and Activities: North Avenue Beach (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Drive by on tour bus.
Attractions and Activities: Biograph Theatre (Free entry) Stake out crime scenes including the Biograph Theatre. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Oz Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Drive by en route to the St. Valentines Day Massacre.
Attractions and Activities: Chicago River (Free entry) Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Thirty Five E Wacker (Free entry) The Jewelers Building and historic landmark building. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse (Free entry) Go inside to see Nitti's vault, a mob museum, and historic bootlegging tunnels. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Holy Name Cathedral (Free entry) Pass by the Holy Name Cathedral, and see the site of the 1929 St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murder scenes. This Prohibition-era conflict between two powerful Chicago gangs -- the South Side gang led by Al Capone and the North Side gang led by Bugs Moran -- ended in the brutal murder of seven Mob members. In addition to your comfortable, narrated drive through the city, you'll also hop off the coach to visit some areas by foot for a more immersive experience. Your guide will offer in-depth narration as you follow the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss walked right before their deaths. Hop back on the coach and return to the Near North Side to conclude your Chicago crime and gangsters tour. 7 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Historic Water Tower (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Guests leave on their own: 163 E Pearson StEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Cook County,Illinois,United States 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.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.