Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Minibus Tour

Start the tour outside Chicago’s legendary Palmer House, where Gilded Age luxury met the Underworld. You'll learn about how notorious mob boss Al Capone frequented the glamorous Empire Ballroom, using it as his personal speakeasy playground.

Stop outside one of America's most haunted hotels, where Al Capone managed his criminal empire from an 8th-floor suite. Hear legendary ghost stories and the mysterious shadows said to haunt the hallways.

As we cruise through scenic Grant Park, look beyond the lake views to uncover Chicago’s darkest era. Learn how the 1893 World’s Fair brought millions to the city, and directly into the trap of H.H. Holmes, America’s first document serial killer.

Right in the heart of the Loop, we pause at the site of one of the Mob’s boldest daylight hits. Hear the jaw-dropping story of the Tony Lombardo assassination right on the busy city streets.

Pause outside the deadliest single-building fire in U.S. history: the 1903 Iroquois Theatre tragedy. Learn about the notorious rear alleyway known ever since as "Death Alley."

Cross the LaSalle Street Bridge over the Chicago River and revisit the tragic morning of July 24, 1915. Learn about Chicago's worst maritime disaster and the spirits that are still known to haunt the waters.

Step straight into true mob history! Harry Caray’s building was once owned by Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s notorious enforcer known as "The Enforcer." Head inside and view the hidden underground tunnel and secret vault uncovered beneath the building.

Step off the bus in River North to examine real history carved into stone. Inspect the actual bullet scars left on the cornerstone of Holy Name Cathedral from a gangland hit.

Step out along the Chicago River for photos and active ghost hunting! Capture views while learning how the river played a deadly role in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.