Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tour

Explore Chicago’s gangster and ghostly past on a thrilling minibus tour. Discover Prohibition-era crime scenes and haunted sites with expert guides.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Holy Name Cathedral - Visit Holy Name Cathedral at 735 N State Street, where history comes alive. Witness the very spot where bullets ricocheted off the church walls in a dramatic Italian gang hit on the Irish gang. Don’t miss this key piece of Chicago’s infamous Prohibition-era history!
  • Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse - Explore Harry…
What's Included
  • Minibus tour of Chicago’s gangsters and ghost stories
  • Licensed Driver
  • Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Chicago’s intriguing history with our highly acclaimed Gangsters and Ghosts luxury minibus tour. This tour takes you through the iconic Loop and River North neighborhoods, once ruled by infamous Italian and Irish gangs during the Prohibition era.
Dive into the city’s notorious organized crime past and listen to chilling…

Location
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
East Monroe Street
Bus tour meeting location: Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the start time at the Wabash Street Entrance. This is where your mini bus will depart!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dreamer466429
Dec 1, 2024
Fun for teens and adults! - The Gangster mini bus tour was great! Matthew, our tour guide had amazing stories and was so entertaining! We took the 6 pm ride. So glad we did the bus. Would have been quite cold to walk. He allowed for a few stops off the bus with a great photo spot for the city lights. Was the perfect night activity for teens and adults! Lots of Chicago history included.
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Misty_d
Nov 17, 2024
Karina was great! Very... - Karina was great! Very funny and knowledgeable! Took photos of us and they turned out great! Fun tour.
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Flyer03913251950
Nov 10, 2024
10/10 - Ty was an excellent guide, he told us in detail several stories about the city and also gave us excellent recommendations. Its a tour that is very worthwhile if you visit Chicago.
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Angela_d
Nov 10, 2024
Great tour! - It was a very informative tour and Ty was a great tour guide! Enjoyed all the stories and would definitely recommend checking it out!
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Debra_l
Nov 3, 2024
Go for the bus! - The bus was incredibly clean and quiet. It was the way to go for sure. My husband and I had been ‘pounding’ the pavement and enjoyed the break. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the bus driver was so nice.
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Nicole
Oct 29, 2024
Great evening activity - Allen was great! We thought we already knew a lot about Chicago history but we learned a lot more!! Definitely fun for the whole family and the bus was very comfortable with opportunities to get out and see things.
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Lisa_m
Oct 29, 2024
Great Tour - We really enjoyed the tour. It was entertaining and educational! Alan was an excellent guide! Would definitely recommend!
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Joshflanders
Oct 27, 2024
Engaging and creepy tour of Chicago 100 years ago - Karinna was a delightfully energetic and engaging tour guide of Chicago ghost and gangster stories. She led us to many wonderful stops including the best view of the city from the Planetarium, a hidden gangster tunnel under Harry Caray's, and the Alley of Death. Karinna captivated with creepy tales of ghosts, murderers, and disasters that lingered long after the tour was over. A great way to learn about Chicago!
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Lindseygriffin
Oct 28, 2024
Worth it! - Overall interesting commentary from a knowledgeable tour guide. Excellent value for the money and also got to see a great skyline photo opp view of Chicago.
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Olga_w
Dec 29, 2024
Not worth the money - I was disappointed with this tour. First, I was expecting a "luxury mini bus" as advertised in the title, but when we arrived at the meeting point, it turned out to be a standard large bus. I specifically chose this tour for a more private, small-group atmosphere, but it didn't deliver. The guide provided a lot of information, but it was crammed into 1.25 hours instead of the advertised 2 hours. I also felt the tour could have included at least two more stops. While I appreciated the stop to view Chicago's skyline, the stop at Harry Caray's Restaurant was underwhelming. These were the only two stops we made. For $65 per person, the tour was not worth it. I would recommend booking a cheaper option instead. Honestly, I wish I could get my money back.
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