Glass City's Gangsters: A Toledo Audio Tour

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.

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Location: Toledo

What's 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

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is this tour appropriate for kids? My nephew loves history but he’s only 10.

A: The tour really dives into some darker parts of Toledo's history, including violent crime, so it might not be suitable for younger kids. However, if your nephew is mature for his age and has a strong interest in history, he might find it fascinating! Just be ready to explain some of the heavier themes.

Q: How long does the tour actually take? Can I stop and explore places along the way?

A: The tour is designed to take around 2 hours, but it's self-guided so you can definitely stop and explore wherever you want! If you find a spot that interests you, just pause the audio and take your time. It’s great for making the experience more personal!

Q: What should I wear for this tour? Is it mostly outdoors?

A: The tour is mainly a driving experience, so you can dress comfortably. If you're planning to stop at any outdoor sites, check the weather! I’d suggest wearing comfy shoes since you might get out to explore a bit.

Discussions

Just did the Glass City’s Gangsters Tour in Toledo!

I finally did the Unholy Toledo Tour and wow, it was a blast! The audio was super engaging, and hearing about the gang wars of the 30s really brought Toledo's history to life. I loved how you could pause the tour and explore some of the spots mentioned. Took about 2.5 hours since I couldn’t resist stopping at some landmarks! Totally recommend it if you’re into history or just want a unique day out!

Gift idea: Glass City’s Gangsters Tour for my history-loving friend?

I’m thinking about buying the Glass City’s Gangsters Tour as a gift for my buddy who’s obsessed with crime history. The stories sound so intriguing! Is it really worth it? Plus, is it easy to navigate the area? I don’t know Toledo very well.