History enthusiasts and true crime aficionados, celebrate! This bus tour explores the fascinating true tale depicted in Erik Larson’s acclaimed novel, “Devil in the White City.” The narrative covers two concurrent events in Chicago’s past: the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the rise of serial killer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
History enthusiasts and true crime aficionados, celebrate! This bus tour explores the fascinating true tale depicted in Erik Larson’s acclaimed novel, “Devil in the White City.” The narrative covers two concurrent events in Chicago’s past: the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the rise of serial killer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
- Chicago Architecture Center - This tour starts with a 45-minute presentation giving background information and introducing the primary themes in the CAC’s Lecture Hall. The tour departs from Chicago Architecture Center after this presentation.
- The Art Institute of Chicago - View the Art Institute of Chicago, discuss it’s significance in the…
- Chicago Architecture Center - This tour starts with a 45-minute presentation giving background information and introducing the primary themes in the CAC’s Lecture Hall. The tour departs from Chicago Architecture Center after this presentation.
- The Art Institute of Chicago - View the Art Institute of Chicago, discuss it’s significance in the 1893 World Columbian Exposition.
- Auditorium Theatre - View the Auditorium Theatre.
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett House - View Ida B. Wells’ house
- Statue Of The Republic - View the Statue of the Republic
- Museum of Science and Industry - View the Museum of Science and Industry.

- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Not recommended for young children
- This tour does require guests to get on and off the bus at several locations.
- For guests unable to use stairs, please notify us at least two weeks in advance to ensure an accessible bus is available.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Guests are invited to bring a bag lunch and beverage onboard the bus.
- Not recommended for young children
- This tour does require guests to get on and off the bus at several locations.
- For guests unable to use stairs, please notify us at least two weeks in advance to ensure an accessible bus is available.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Guests are invited to bring a bag lunch and beverage onboard the bus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.