About the Event
The tour chronicles the iconic criminals' bloody burst into America's collective mind at the height of the Great Depression and their violent end. As we navigate the historical events surrounding both of their lives, we examine the roles played by poverty, the authorities, and the predatory media in the making of the notorious outlaws.
What to Expect
How these two individuals become America's most beloved mass murderers and bonified media stars is a story that cultural historians, biographers, and filmmakers have been chewing on for decades. It's about journalism, the economy, and especially the rise of images — both still and moving.
Our tour chronicles the bloody rise and violent fall of the iconic couple of infamous criminals at the height of the Great Depression. As we navigate the historical events surrounding both of their lives, we examine the roles played by poverty, the authorities, and the thirsty media in the making of the notorious Depression-era outlaws.
We have listed the points of interest we cover during the tour's program and the options available to book the tour. Both tour options cover the same program; the guided version includes round-trip transposition and a professional-certified tour guide. The self-guided tour is based on prerecorded narration and an interactive map that allows you to follow the storyline at your own pace.
The tour is based on historical events but is not intended to be a history lesson; the program aims to entertain our guests and shed light on Bonnie and Clyde's short lives and the elements that contributed to their tragic destiny.
What's Included
- The experience is based on an interactive map allowing you to follow the route at your own pace.
- To enhance your experience, during the narration, we have embedded videos, images, and original soundbites.
- There is little to read, the tour is fully narrated, nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the experience.
What's Not included
- Transportation - This is a self-guided tour.
- Tour guide - This is a self-guided tour.
What you need to know before you book
- You need transportation; the points of interest are not a walking distance from each other. You also need headphones to enjoy the guide, listen to the narration, and immerse yourself in the story.
- Regularly, it takes about three to four hours to complete the tour; however, it depends on you; you can cover the program at your own pace.
What you need to know before you go
- The tour starts at the Arts District Mansion located at 2115 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX; this is the first point of interest in the storyline. Once you book the tour, you will receive instructions on where to go to start the tour, as well as a recommendation for lunch or dinner.
Great For: Visitors, History Buffs, Young Adults