Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour
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Is Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour worth booking?
Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour is a 2-hour experience in Toledo, United States, from $15 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (4)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour! Take a self-guided drive through the bloody history of 1930s gangland. Experience the magic of GPS playback while you hear from Tedd Long, writer and curator of Holy Toledo History. In
What you get
About this experience
Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour! Take a self-guided drive through the bloody history of 1930s gangland. Experience the magic of GPS playback while you hear from Tedd Long, writer and curator of Holy Toledo History. In 1931, during the era of G-Men, speakeasies, and Pretty Boy Floyd, a gang of Detroit wiseguys led by Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli arrived in Toledo and brought with them a wave of violence unseen in Toledo's past: 14 murders in 36 months. Are you ready for the inside story? The most sensational crime of the era happened in July 1933 when a young club owner and bootlegger named Jack Kennedy was gunned down in Point Place. This tour tells Jack's story, from start to finish, over the course of a two-hour-long driving tour covering the downtown area and northern Toledo.
What's included
Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Food and Drink
What you'll see and do
The Valentine Theatre
As you drive by the Valentine Theatre, imagine Toledo as it was during the era of G-Men and speakeasies, when this historic theater was a hub of entertainment amidst the city's turbulent past.
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Cullen Park
Take a glimpse of Cullen Park, a serene oasis amidst the urban landscape, and imagine the clandestine meetings and illicit dealings that may have occurred in its secluded corners during the unholy years.
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Cruise along the Dixie Highway, a historic route that connects Toledo with other cities and regions, and trace the paths taken by bootleggers and rumrunners during the Prohibition Era.
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Toledo
In 1931, during the era of G-Men, speakeasies, and Pretty Boy Floyd, a gang of Detroit wiseguys led by Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli arrived in Toledo and brought with them a wave of violence unseen in Toledo's past: 14 murders in 36 months. Are you ready for the inside story? Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour!In 1931, during the era of G-Men, speakeasies, and Pretty Boy Floyd, a gang of Detroit wiseguys led by Thomas “YonniIn 1931, during the era of G-Men, speakeasies, and Pretty Boy Floyd, a gang of Detroit wiseguys led by Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli arrived in Toledo and brought with them a wave of violence unseen in Toledo's past: 14 murders in 36 months. Are you ready for the inside story? Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour!e” Licavoli arrived in Toledo and brought with them a wave of violence unseen in Toledo's past: 14 murders in 36 months. Are you ready for the inside story? Welcome to the Unholy Toledo Tour!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Toledo
Our tour begins in front of the Art Tatum Celebration Column, located at the corner of Madison and Superior in downtown Toledo. The address is 507 Madison, directly behind the Huntington Center.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends at Five Points, named for its two five-way intersections, is one of the older sections of West Toledo.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Needs a lot of work
The tour guide was very vague in the detail on the vacant spots we were looking at. It’s hard to look at “historic places “ when the only thing there to look at is the land.
Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm sorry that the content wasn't as informative as you hoped. We will review the tour content and see where updates and improvements may be needed. Thank you for your honest feedback, as this helps us ensure that tour content remains valuable and that improvements can be made over time. I'm sorry you felt this product was not worth the cost. Regards, Alicia
via Tripadvisor
It was a little difficult...
It was a little difficult to find starting area. The narration was excellent as was the driving directions. In some areas, very difficult to pull over to the side. Be prepared for a 2 hour tour. Disappointed there was nothing to actually see, you needed to use your imagination. Would have been nice to end the tour at a restaurant that went along with the gangsters theme.
via Viator
HE DESERVED AN AWARD!!!!!
OMG! This was amazing! The narrative did such an awesome job! Directions were very easy to follow, his pronunciation is great & the way he articulated the story made me feel like me and my girlfriend were actually there in the era! The narrative voice is so impactful that each stop felt like we time traveled and was witnessing the events in REAL TIME! 10/10 and would recommend to anyone I know that likes history especially in there own city, if not more around the world!
via Tripadvisor
Rather boring directions...
Rather boring directions were ok Monotone speaker A lot of empty parking lots of where things used to be
Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. Reviewers usually love this tour. Can you email more information to support@voicemap.me? This way, we can identify if there are any changes that need to be made. Regards, Helene
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Toledo.
How much does Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Toledo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Toledo is not rushed.
Is Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Toledo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Toledo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Toledo and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Toledo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Toledo?
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On Outty we rank every Toledo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Toledo with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks, A Self-Guided Tour of Toledo's Warehouse District Architecture, Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toledo by Crazy Dash. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Toledo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Toledo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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