INDIANAPOLIS HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Underworld Indianapolis: A 1.5‑Hour Walk Through the City’s Prohibition-Era Gangland
A focused 1.5‑hour guided exploration of Indianapolis’s 1920s–30s mob history—speakeasies, crime scenes, and the gravesites that close the cases.
Underworld Indianapolis: A 1.5‑Hour Walk Through the City’s Prohibition-Era Gangland.
Explore the shadowy past of 1920s and ’30s Indianapolis on a tour that traces Prohibition‑era gangsters, speakeasies and the city streets where outlaws lived, hid and met their end.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Slippery Noodle Inn — Indianapolis’s Oldest Bar with Mob Ties
Visit the Slippery Noodle Inn, a tavern tied to the city’s mob history—its walls and bullet‑scarred stories link directly to Indianapolis’s criminal past.
Crown Hill Cemetery — The Final Resting Place of John Dillinger
The tour stops at Crown Hill Cemetery to acknowledge the final resting place of John Dillinger and other notorious figures from the era.
Crime Scenes and Meeting Spots in Irvington and Downtown
Walk past Washington Street and Haags Grocer in Irvington, Cooper Street and a historic local tavern—sites tied to organized crime activities, law‑enforcement clashes and key players in Indy’s underworld.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
This compact, narrative walk threads downtown streets and neighborhood corners with stories of speakeasies, mob meetings and crime scenes; along the way the guide reveals meeting spots, law‑enforcement clashes and gravesites tied to the era’s most infamous figures.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 — southwest corner on Meridian Street.
Participants must be at least 13 years old.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Gangster Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is Monument Circle, Indianapolis — at the southwest corner on Meridian Street.
What era and topics does the tour cover?
The tour focuses on Indianapolis’s Prohibition‑era (1920s–30s) gangsters, speakeasies, mob meeting spots, crime scenes and gravesites.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes. The tour is intended for ages 13 and up.
Will the tour visit John Dillinger’s grave?
Yes. The itinerary includes a stop at Crown Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of John Dillinger.
Which notable sites are on the route?
Highlights include a historic local tavern tied to mob activity, Washington Street & Haags Grocer in Irvington, Cooper Street, Crown Hill Cemetery and the Slippery Noodle Inn.