Tour Description

Unsolved murders, bootleggers and colorful characters. Learn about the seedy side of Iowa's capitol city with our local guide during this history tour. Des Moines is known as a welcoming, friendly city, but there's always been a tougher side to the town as well. This downtown tour takes you past buildings that share stories about notorious crimes, famous bank robbers and national celebrities. Join our friendly knowledgeable host to uncover the criminal side of town in this lively one hour tour.

Follow in the footsteps of a century old cold case involving the murder of a Des Moines police officer
Enjoy fun and lively stories of some of Des Moines' famous and infamous characters
Experience a unique history tour showcasing colorful tales from the Prohibition era

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Availability

We ask for a minimum of 24 hours advance notice
Our standard tour times are Sunday through Saturday. Click Book Now for available times.
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