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If you are interested in learning about the mobsters in the Kansas City area, you will enjoy the KC Gangster Tour. Visitors are put hot on the trail of the city’s most notorious Goodfellas. The entire tour is 90 minutes in length and the bus will depart from Union Station.
In the course of the experience, guests will be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and heinous crimes such as the Union Station Massacre. The Kansas City Massacre took place in 1933. You can still see bullet holes that were made during the infamous crime. On the bus, you will listen to stories from the perspective of the famous person known as Johnny Holiday. The stories will be about Boss Tom Pendergast. The storyteller will also point out things such as where speakeasies and gambling halls once operated, where mobsters once lived and worked, and where major turf wars and crimes occurred. There will be video clips for you to enjoy on the tour.
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**Covid Times - Just wear your damn mask** When looking for touristy things to do when visiting KC, Kansas City Gangsters Tour kept popping up on the list of things to do. Highlights: + Tickets are secured via EventBrite for $29/person (Plus whatever fee EB charges for processing). Due to reduced capacity, make sure to purchase tickets ahead of time. + Current schedule is 3x on Saturday for 1.5 hours (10 AM, 12 PM , and 2 PM) + Pick up is in front of Union Station 15 minutes prior to tour departure time. As this is bus tour with no stops, make sure to use the facilities prior to boarding. + Mask up, as they are current still required + Benny (the driver) and Johnny ( guide) had their routine down pat in terms of banter back and forth. The tour is also includes the use of video with a cast of characters. Yes the comedy is a bit corny at times, however, it is a bit of a throw back. + The tour is very informative and the information is presented in a fun way so as you don't feel like you are attending a lecture. One of the major individuals the tour focuses on is political boss T.J Pendercast and his interesting dealings and why there is so much damn concrete in K.C., including the MCI's runways. + You get a "free gift" at the end of the tour, which is a nice little booklet with additional information on the K.C. gangesters. Overall a fun way to tour downtown K.C.
When in Kansas City, after having some barbecue, go on this tour! Kansas City is a fascinating town with a rich history. This is the BEST city tour I've been on. Informative, interesting, interactive and just plain enjoyable. Both Johnny and Ben are entertaining and engaging. Don't miss this tour!!!
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This was a great tour. Our tour guide was dressed as a 1930's gangster and played the part well. He was funny and engaging. The tour bus was brand new with a TV in the front that would have intermittent clips about different things. I learned a lot about not only the Gangsters of KC, but history as well. This 90 min tour was well worth the time and money.
Amazing tour! Loved the history.
Very engaging and fun tour of Kansas City. I've lived in the area my whole life and learned many new things. The political and social information was delivered in a fun and original way. Learning about the state of the city during the era was eye-opening. Mob bosses everywhere! I recommend the tour for all people interested in history and even those that aren't...you will be surprised!
Good tour. It was interesting and fun. I learned a lot not just KC gangster history but other fun KC facts.
I absolutely loved the tour. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. I got to see all the sights I wanted to see in one tour. It was awesome!
When I planned a girl's weekend in Kansas City, I knew it had to include something involving gangster history. Fortunately, the Kansas City Gangster Tour fit the bill very nicely and in an entertaining way. I called ahead of time to make reservations. The cost is $29 each but you can mention the $4 off coupon on their website to get the discount. Tours are held every Saturday at 1 p.m. We were told to get there by 12:45 because the tour actually leaves at 1p.m. Good to know. The bus usually parks in front of Union Station but on this day, a big back to school event was being set up so the street was blocked to all traffic. Fortunately, I ran into Johnny, our tour guide, in the lobby. He told me where the bus was (side of the building, easy walk). Johnny was easy to pick out because he was wearing his flashy brown pinstriped suit and fedora. All of the other passengers managed to make it to the bus with only a few minutes past 1 p.m. The set up of the tour is like this. Johnny tells you about the city's gangster past as the bus goes by different sites. Interspersed with Johnny's insights, you watch a black and white video with actors dressed from the 30s, talking further about what Johnny talks about. You get to hear all about city boss Tom Pendergast and his control of the city. It is true that the bus does not stop for you to get out. However, since most of the sites are either closed on a Saturday or are now something totally different, there's really no point of doing so. One of the great things about the tour is that it goes all over Kansas City, parts that I doubt I would have known how to find as a tourist. You see quite a lot in only 90 minutes. Kudos, also, to the actor who played Johnny. He had a great rapport with the bus driver and got us involved in his banter. He clearly knows a lot about the time period and was happy to share it. His acting out of the shooting of mobster Johnny Lazio in front of his home (now apartments) was hilarious. If you want to learn all about Kansas City's not so pretty past, and want to see a lot of the city, this is the tour for you. It's well worth it!
Not too bad. We had bought our tickets months ago. A flight cancellation caused us not to make our scheduled tour. No refunds, but they allowed us to apply it to another date. The tour is offered Saturday's at 1pm only. The meeting place is Union Station where an air conditioned bus picks you up. They do accept walk in reservations and this is where things got to be a little disappointing. They oversold the bus and there weren't enough seats. My husband and I were split up and some people had to sit on the edges of already occupied seats. Once in motion, the tour information comes from two sources, The tv at the front of the bus has clips that lead the tour guide (complete with hat and pin striped suit) into a more informative narrative. They point out a a few significant buildings and give some background of what KC was like in the 1920's I found it strange that this tour had no stops to allow photo opportunities. You stay on the bus the entire time. There aren't any bathroom breaks either. It's only a 90 min tour so that isn't such a big deal. I'd recommend this tour for older groups that appreciate not having to walk or frequently load and unload the bus. Get there early so your group can sit together.
Went on the tour today and enjoyed it. Not a blow you away experience but it was it kept my attention and I learned a few things about Kansas City's history and gangster history that I did not know before. They played a video with a lot of interesting old footage and it was interspersed with the spiel of Johnny Holliday who was dressed like a gangster and who did a good job telling the local history.
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5 Little-Known Historic Mob Locations In Kansas City
Many Kansas Citians have heard of the Union Station Massacre or the River Quay explosion — two of the more infamous episodes in KC's mobster history. But what about the lesser-known mob landmarks?
Gary Jenkins, a retired KCMO police officer, created a new app that reveals the history behind all of those spots. He talked to Central Standard's Gina Kaufmann about Kansas City Mob Tour.
Here is Jenkins's list of the five little-known historic mob locations in town:
- Last Chance Saloon: Located near State Line Road and Southwest Boulevard (where the QuickTrip now stands). The Last Chance Saloon was run by a mobster named Goulding in the 1950s before there were zoning laws. Half of the club was on the Missouri side, and the other was on the Kansas side. Legend states that when cops would show up to the saloon, all of the staff and patrons would simply walk over to the other side of the saloon and therefore across the state line, thereby avoiding prosecution.
- First Ward Democratic Club: It stood at the corner of Truman and Charlotte (which is now a parking lot). On April 5, 1950, the "2 Charlies" — Charles Binaggio and his underboss, Charles "Mad Dog" Gargotta — left the Last Chance Saloon to meet some mob associates at another mob-run establishment, the First Ward Democratic Club. They told other mobsters at the Last Chance Saloon they would return in a few minutes. They never did. The next morning, employees of the First Ward Democratic Club found the bodies of the two Charlies in a pool of blood. Strangely, their bodies were lying below a large poster of a smiling Harry Truman. The crime remains unsolved.
- 1423 Baltimore: In the 1950s, the building was home to the Downtown "Bridge” Club. Bridge was not played there — illegal gambling was. It was a notorious mobster hotspot run by Nick Civella, who would later go on to be a mob boss.
- The Coates House Hotel: Now Quality Hill Apartments, located on the southeast corner of 10th and Broadway. The Coates House Hotel was a hotspot of mob activity in the 1940s and 1950s. There was a convenience store that sold newspapers, tobacco, bubble gum etc. out of the first floor lobby that was a front for mob activities.
- Tallman's Grill: Now the popular jazz club the Phoenix, located at 8 th and Central. Tallman’s Grill was the place to eat for mobsters in the 1930s and 1940s. It also was where mobsters would get their race results.
Other interesting locations, according to Jenkins:
- The Trap (or Northview Social Club) at 5th and Troost. All the mob guys socialized in its card room.
- Villa Capri: The most important spot in the 1970s. Part of the block has been torn down, including the actual address of the Villa.This was a nightclub where plans were discussed to murder people and to skim money from Las Vegas. The famous scene in the film Casino showed a guy talking about the Vegas skim in the back of a store.The actual conversation took place at the Villa Capri.
- The Virginia Inn at the corner of Admiral and Virginia. This building is gone, but this is where three masked men entered the crowded tavern and shot the three Spero brothers (Mike was killed; Joe and Carl were wounded).
- The Park Central apartment at 300 East Armour is where mob boss Johnny Lazia was killed in the 1930s.
Ed. note: The name of prominent Kansas City mobster Nick Civella was misspelled in an earlier version of this story.
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Kansas City Gangster Tour – 74/100
#73 – Kansas City Gangster Tour 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Cost: $$ Good for: Learning the colorful past of Kansas City. Pro Tip: Bring cash to tip the tour guides and arrive early to explore Union Station .
The Kansas City Gangster Tour explores the history of gang activity in the early 1900s up until the 1980s. The 90-minute bus tour is full of interesting facts, fun sights and corny jokes.
About the Kansas City Gangster Tour
For $30, you can enjoy a 90-minute bus tour around Kansas City that explores the history of Kansas City’s mob scene. The tour begins at Union Station and covers all the main areas in Kansas City, including the River Market, Downtown Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza and more. The tours are held by present-day Kansas City “gangsters” each Saturday at 10am and 1pm.
The guides did a wonderful job sharing the history of Kansas City in a fun way. They’re dressed in suits and fedoras and speak in stereotypical gangster accents. The cracked some pretty cheesy jokes, but a majority of the audience seemed to enjoy that.
History Covered on the Kansas City Gangster Tour
The tour focuses mostly on political boss, Tom Pendergast . Pendergast ruled Kansas City’s political sphere in the 1920s, using his large network to help elect politicians – sometimes earning 95% of the votes. He even launched the political career of former President, Harry S. Truman.
Pendergast’s main business was concrete, which he used to finance is other projects. Through his influence and money, he was contracted to pour concrete for most of Kansas City’s federal buildings, including City Hall, the Jackson County Court House and the Kansas City Power and Light building.
Pendergast had a way with local police allowed booze to flow throughout the Prohibition, and Kansas City became known as Paris of the Plans. Apparently when asked how he justified ignoring Prohibition, Pendergast said, “The people are thirsty”, which is now the motto behind Tom’s Town Distillery .
Though Pendergast was a gangster and law breaker, he did a lot to help Kansas Citians. He kept the Great Depression at bay in Kansas City and helped many get and keep jobs.
During the tour you’ll ride past Pendergast’s former office, home and church. The tour also stops by the scenes of major mob crimes, like the Union Station Massacre, where you can supposedly still see bullet holes in the side of the building.
It could have been more interactive, as you don’t get off the bus for the whole 90 minutes. Overall, the tour shed light on some major times and events in Kansas City’s history. xx, Libbie.
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30 W. Pershing Rd. , Kansas City , Missouri
Kansas City was a favorite spot of the “old timers.” The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas.
Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you’ll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station massacre.
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If you're looking for fun things to do during your trip to Kansas City , Missouri, don't miss out on these top tours. From brewery tours to gangster history, there's something for everyone.
Boulevard Brewery Tour
The laid-back Boulevard Beer is handcrafted right in Kansas City. The great tour of the hometown hopper makes our top pick as Kansas City's best tour. Hit the brew tour to hear a brief spiel on Bully's history, head through the plant to see the beer-making in action, then head back to the tasting room for a good hour of free tastings of Boulevard's finest ales straight from the tap.
Location: 2351, 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
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The Roasterie not only roasts some of the best beans anywhere but also has an amazingly good smelling tour offered six days a week. If you love coffee--you'll learn everything you need to know about how KC Coffman Danny O'Neil started The Roasterie, where the coffee comes from, who discovered coffee, and even the process it takes to turn a cocoa bean into a sinfully delicious cup of java.
Location: 1204 W 27th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
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Kansas City is rich in history and if the era of gangsters and mobsters intrigues you--hop on the Kansas City Gangster Tour's famed 'Bonnet Bus' where you'll witness gangster hangouts, their reported homes, known speakeasy's, and even see the bullet holes from the infamous Union Station Massacre. The tour wraps with what else--dinner at Garazzo's.
Location: Tour starts at Union Station and lasts approximately 1.5 to 3 hrs.
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Location: 11401 N. Congress, KC MO 64153
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Kansas City’s history is rich and colorful. Known for its dominance in the heyday of the American Railroad, as the birthplace of TWA airlines and as a city where jazz clubs and gangsters once thrived, Kansas City has many stories to tell. Nearby Independence is the hometown of one of America’s Presidents and the place where three pioneer trails heading west, began. Here are some of our favorite places for groups to visit.
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BoulevardKansas City, Missouri 64106800-471-1856 www.1856.com
Allow 90 minutes
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is home to a true time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when she struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City. Her cargo hold was full of 200 tons of supplies bound for general stores and pioneer settlements. As the years passed, the river changed course and left the Arabia buried beneath a Kansas cornfield. In 1988 a group of modern-day adventurers uncovered the lost Arabia and her magnificent cargo. They were amazed to find fine dishware, clothing, and even bottled food all preserved in remarkable condition. Their find has been called the King Tut's Tomb of the Missouri River. Guided tours begin every 30 minutes. Discounts are available for groups of 25 or more.
Union Station
30 W. Pershing RoadKansas City, Missouri 64108877-SCI-CITY www.unionstation.org
Allow at least 2 hours
Kansas City's beautifully renovated 1914 train station features a science center, a giant-screen movie theater and a permanent exhibit on the history of the American railroad which includes an extensive model train display. Group activities include a walking tour of the historic building or a guided tour of the railroad exhibit. The Station also hosts one-of-a-kind traveling exhibits several times throughout the year. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.
National Archives
400 W. Pershing RoadKansas City, Missouri 64108816-268-8000 www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city
Allow at least 45 minutes per exhibit
Located next to Union Station and across the street from the National World War I Museum, the National Archives at Kansas City is one of 14 facilities nationwide where the public has access to federal archival records. It is home to more than 50,000 cubic feet of historical records. This includes documents, photographs, maps and architectural drawings from the 1820s to the 1990s created or received by federal courts and more than 100 federal agencies in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Guided tours of the Archives’ special exhibits are available for groups. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Visit the web site for a list of current exhibitions. Admission is FREE.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
100 W. 26th StreetKansas City, Missouri 54108816-784-1908 theworldwar.org
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Groups visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial will experience an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. The museum honors the men and women of the “War to end all wars”. The technology and interactive exhibits let visitors experience the trenches and bomb craters. This state-of-the-art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life, and to foster timely discussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution. The museum was designated by Congress as the nation’s official WWI Museum. Group pricing is available for groups of 15 or more. Tickets allow guests access to all galleries, special exhibits and the Liberty Memorial Tower. Tickets may be used on two consecutive days. If purchased Sunday, the second day is Tuesday.
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Public Tours Every Saturday at 10am and 1pmPrivate Tours available for 15 Guests or more on requestPick up and Drop off at Union Station816-471-1234 www.kctg.com
Allow 90+ Minutes
The Kansas City Gangster Tour is an interactive experience that tells the story of the Boss Tom Pendergast Era of Kansas City. Tour guide Johnny Holiday, with the help of some friends on Gangster TV, conducts the Tour. Guests will see the locations of speakeasies, sites of infamous murders, pictures and video from the period, and learn the meaning of "Wide Open Town". During this period in its history, Kansas City had it all and you will hear the full story. The Kansas City Gangster Tour is celebrating 20 years as the longest running historic tour of Kansas City. Sounds like an "offer you can't refuse."
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201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Hangar 9Kansas City, Missouri 64116800-513-9484 www.ahmhangar.com
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The museum collection of photographs, artifacts, printed materials and displays are the essence of an age gone by and include uniforms, galley items, instrumentation, logbooks, personal mementos and so much more. The timeline, beginning with the Wright's first flight through the propeller-driven era of general and commercial aviation, comes to life with an extensive collection of Kansas City's home airline, TWA. In the hangar, several unique aircraft are also on display. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more and when booked in advance. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
Historic Independence
Approximately 30 minute drive east of Kansas City866-657-6338 www.visitindependence.com
Allow 2 hours to all day
Spend an entire day in this historic town or pick out one or two of your favorites. Independence, Missouri has a rich history including the home and library of America’s 33rd President, Harry S. Truman. Other historic highlights include the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, the National Frontier Trails Museum, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate and the world headquarters for the Community of Christ. Great shopping and dining options are available downtown on the historic town square, including Clinton’s Soda Fountain.
107 Osage StreetSibley, Missouri 64088816-650-5737 or 816-650-3278 www.jacksongov.org/fortosage
Step back in time—back to when Missouri was way out West in the wilderness—and experience the lives of the men and women who secured the American frontier. Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Fort Osage served a dual role. It was both a military garrison and trade center. Overlooking the Missouri River, this historic site has been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. Authentically attired interpreters can give groups living-history insights into the daily life of both the military and civilian populations.
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Kansas City Gangster Tour
Kansas City was a favorite spot of the “old timers.” The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city’s most notorious Goodfellas. Don’t make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you’ll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station massacre. Tours board at Union Station’s West Transit Pavilion.
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The Kansas City Gangster Tour is celebrating 20 years as Kansas City's longest running historical tour. Buy Tickets. TOURS RUN YEAR ROUND. Tours run Saturday: 10AM, 12PM, & 2PM. Adults $35 tour only; Private Party Minimum: 15 people; Tour Time: 90 Minutes; Tour Days: Every Saturday at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm ;
Public Tours Every Saturday at 10am and 1pm Private Tours available for 15 Guests or more on request Pick up and Drop off at Union Station 816-471-1234 www.kctg.com Allow 90+ Minutes The Kansas City Gangster Tour is an interactive experience that tells the story of the Boss Tom Pendergast Era of Kansas City. Tour guide Johnny Holiday, with the help of some friends on Gangster TV, conducts the ...
About. Kansas City was a favorite spot of the "old timers.". The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you'll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station ...
Kansas City Ghost & Gangster Tour: Delve into the Dark Side of KC. ️ Uncover chilling tales of haunted locations and gangster hideouts. ️ Expert guides lead you through the city's dark history. ️ Whether skeptic or believer, prepare for spine-tingling stories. ️ Promise of an unforgettable experience filled with intrigue and mystery.
The entire tour is 90 minutes in length and the bus will depart from Union Station. In the course of the experience, guests will be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and heinous crimes such as the Union Station Massacre. The Kansas City Massacre took place in 1933.
Kansas City Gangster Tour. 4,761 likes · 209 talking about this. A bus ride through Kansas City's Gangster past! Tour guide Johnny Holiday will take you to sites of
About. Kansas City was a favorite spot of the "old timers.". The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you'll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station ...
a River City Civil Rights Tour. Get a first-hand account of how History moves in cycles and the struggle for Human Rights in the "Heart of America" along the Kansas City Downtown Street Car Route. Street Car/ Walking Tour Minors Under 17 are free with a paid Adult (limit 2 minors per adult)
12 reviews and 4 photos of Kansas City Gangster Tour "The tour was fun and entertaining. Using live narration and video to tell the stories of Kansas City in the 20s and 30s, the tour is fast moving and filled with interesting facts. The bus was comfortable. This is a great tour and we recommend to everyone interested in history."
Here is Jenkins's list of the five little-known historic mob locations in town: Last Chance Saloon: Located near State Line Road and Southwest Boulevard (where the QuickTrip now stands). The Last ...
Streetcar KC a Rivercity Mafia Tour. Tour Kansas City's notorious underworld along the Kansas City downtown Street Car/ Walking Tour. When ethnic groups migrate to a new city, they establish their own customs as they live amongst each other. In the Italian section of Kansas City, aka Little Italy, the code was Omerta. "You handled your own ...
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. Cost: $$. Good for: Learning the colorful past of Kansas City. Pro Tip: Bring cash to tip the tour guides and arrive early to explore Union Station. The Kansas City Gangster Tour explores the history of gang activity in the early 1900s up until the 1980s. The 90-minute bus tour is full of interesting ...
About. Kansas City was a favorite spot of the "old timers.". The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you'll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station ...
Fun, entertaining and knowledgeable tour around the Kansas City gangster era! Lots of buildings, people and areas included on the tour with tons of information you never knew. Read more. Written 12 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part ...
If You Go. What: Kansas City Gangster Tours Where: Union Station, 30 W. Perishing Road, Kansas City When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday Private tours: On request for 15 or more guests. Contact ...
Kansas City was a favorite spot of the "old timers.". The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you'll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station massacre.
The Kansas City Gangster Tour is celebrating 20 years as Kansas City's longest running historical tour. Buy Tickets. TOURS RUN YEAR ROUND. Tours run Saturday: 10AM, 12PM, & 2PM. Adults $35 tour only; Private Party Minimum: 15 people; Tour Time: 90 Minutes; Tour Days: Every Saturday at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm ;
Kansas City is rich in history and if the era of gangsters and mobsters intrigues you--hop on the Kansas City Gangster Tour's famed 'Bonnet Bus' where you'll witness gangster hangouts, their reported homes, known speakeasy's, and even see the bullet holes from the infamous Union Station Massacre. The tour wraps with what else--dinner at Garazzo's.
The Kansas City Gangster Tour Public Tours Every Saturday at 10am and 1pmPrivate Tours available for 15 Guests or more on requestPick up and Drop off at Union Station816-471-1234www.kctg.com. Allow 90+ Minutes . The Kansas City Gangster Tour is an interactive experience that tells the story of the Boss Tom Pendergast Era of Kansas City.
Kansas City Gangster Tour. Kansas City was a favorite spot of the "old timers." The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city's most notorious Goodfellas. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you'll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes ...
Fans of Kansas City and its Gangster Past. Ambassadors to help spread the word about the Kansas City Gangster Tour hosted by everybody's favorite, Kelly Rusk aka "Johnny Holiday" Public tours...