Top England Crime Tours in 2026

Get a unique perspective of London on this self-led murder mystery tour. Step back to the end of the 19th century to unravel the strange case of Thomas Meyer, solving puzzles and exploring hidden spots around Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square as you go. The self-guided experience can be played at any time, making for an immersive morning or after-dark activity according to your schedule.

People all over the world have heard of Jack the Ripper, but how many London tourists can say they know the whole story? With this Whitechapel tour, you hear about the murders from a local’s perspective, and get stories you don’t get in any old guidebook. It’s a speedier option than most, giving you lots more free time for further exploring later.

Discover the sights and history of London at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off cruise of the River Thames. With your 24-hour pass, enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s main riverside attractions away from the crowds on land. Disembark at the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament—or whichever attraction catches your attention—from within an all-weather vessel, which lets you sail regardless of rain.

Uncover the essence of London on a fully immersive day tour that navigates the city through walking, the Tube, buses, and even a boat ride down the Thames. Starting at the iconic Palace of Westminster, you will explore historic sites such as Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, while a knowledgeable guide shares captivating stories behind each landmark. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through parks and vibrant markets, and experience the local culture away from the crowds. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive overview of London in just one day. - 8-hour tour from 10 am to 6 pm, covering major attractions - All transportation via walking, Tube, bus, and Uber Boat included - Less than 5 miles of walking makes it accessible for most travelers - Opportunity to enjoy lunch at Covent Garden with dietary options available

Discover the dark side of London’s history on a private villains and gangster-themed tour that transports you between sights in a traditional black cab. Skip the hassle of taking public transportation and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide as you listen to scandalous stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

Reserve your table at the world’s leading tribute to the BBC’s hit TV series, "Fawlty Towers," at "Faulty Towers The Dining Experience." Head to the President Hotel near Russell Square and enjoy a uniquely theatrical script, lightning-quick improvisation, and a 3-course lunch or dinner—plus shocking service and hilarious scenes.

Experience a different, darker side of London on this small-group guided walking tour. Join like-minded ghost hunters as you explore some of the city’s most haunted sights. Listen to tales of ghoulish prisoners while wandering through the former execution site in Smithfield Market, hear about St. Bartholomew’s Church’s haunted monks, and much more, finishing at the haunted Clink Prison Museum.

Southwark's compact streets hold a concentration of historical sites that standard London tours rarely cover—from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the remains of Marshalsea Prison to the Hop Exchange, which once sat at the center of the area's beer industry. This walking tour covers the neighborhood on foot, with a guide connecting the well-known spots, including Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral, with the lesser-visited sites that give the area its particular character.

Journey to England’s southeast coast on this full-day group tour of Dover and Canterbury, and escape the hustle and bustle of London. Admire the scenic Kent countryside on your way to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and enjoy free time to explore the medieval Dover Castle, war tunnels, Royal Court of Henry II, and more. After lunch, head to Canterbury to visit the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral, where you can explore even more.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

Step into Manchester’s past and discover how industry, poverty, protest, revolution and football shaped the city. From the rise of the cotton mills and the tragedy of Peterloo to the fight for workers’ and women’s rights, this is a story of a city that has always challenged the establishment. But this is also the story of how Manchester’s streets became the birthplace of a football culture that would eventually conquer the world. Hear the stories of Engels, Marx, Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes, before uncovering a surprising side of Manchester’s history. Discover how poverty, overcrowded neighbourhoods and a lack of opportunities helped create the notorious Scuttlers, and how football was introduced as a way of giving young men something more positive to fight for. Follow the story from early working-class football clubs to the rise of Manchester United and Manchester City, and discover how both clubs grew from communities trying to improve the lives of local people.

England's rural highlights are scattered beyond London, and reaching Bath, Windsor, and Stonehenge in a day means driving and navigating country roads yourself. Skip the rental car on this day trip; with transportation handled, you can focus on the sights. Explore the spa city of Bath and the town of Windsor, with optional visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge to add on.

Trying to get from attraction to attraction in London can take hours and eat up valuable vacation time. Save your energy by traveling on board an air-conditioned coach, checking off top sights such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral, and see another angle of the city with an included ticket for a Thames sightseeing cruise.

Walking up to the London Dungeon often means joining a queue and hoping a slot's free for the time you want. Book ahead to lock in an entry time and head straight in to a theatrical walk through the city's darkest history. Actors and staged sets bring the Great Plague, the Great Fire of 1666, London's infamous criminals, and a sentencing at Newgate Prison to life across the experience.

Explore iconic London in all its glory on the Grand London Bike Tour. Combine the splendour of royal residences with amusing political anecdotes, emblematic landmarks with lesser known gems and of course, scenes from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Immerse yourself in London's rich past and vibrant present as you follow your guide on your carefully chosen routes- selected with your safety and comfort in mind at all times. Perfect for anyone wanting to experience London's most well known landmarks and a smattering of hidden delights. - Duration: 3.5 hours with a 20-minute break at Embankment Gardens - Maximum group size of 12 for a personalized experience - Includes comfortable bicycles, helmets, and rain ponchos if needed - Difficulty: Easy

Learn and explore at the same time with this Sherlock Holmes-themed app game across London and discover parts of the city you might have missed on your own. Solve puzzles and follow an immersive storyline inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle while exploring iconic and hidden city locations. This app-based game lets you discover London’s historic heart at your own pace, combining mystery and exploration for a unique experience.

Stonehenge and Bath sit in different directions west of London, so pairing them in a day means a lot of driving and timing to figure out. Ride a coach that links both, with the route and schedule handled for you. Choose to add entry to one or more sights when you book—Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre—or keep it flexible and explore on your own.

London is full of things to do for Harry Potter fans, but finding key attractions and filming spots can be a challenge. This group tour, led by a trained actor guide, shows you spots that you're sure to recognize from the films, from the entrances to the Leaky Cauldron to the real-life Hogwarts.

London may be one of the most open and liberal cities in the world now, but did you know that our capital has a long, dark history of witchcraft and persecution? On this immersive theatre walking tour you will discover just that as your guide unveils to you the dark, devilish and downright unjust history of witchcraft in London. You will meet some of the forgotten women who have been branded and persecuted as witches throughout the ages in our city - from medieval healers and Elizabethan devil-worshippers to pagan priestesses and wartime mediums. They’ve come back, and they want their stories to be heard… Explore the places that these 'witches' were associated with, and some of the locations that were host to occult activity, including a pagan temple, right in the heart of the city! This journey promises to be spooky and moving with a little bit of black humour thrown in for good measure. So are you ready to be bewitched by London ?

Enjoy a new way of exploring London's Westminster region—and challenge your group to tackle a series of games and puzzles to solve a murder—on this self-led murder mystery scavenger hunt. Collect your clues at the starting point, and set off: your party is cast as constables on the hunt for a mystery killer. As you go, spot highlights like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard, and more.

Gain a clearer understanding of East London’s history on a guided walking tour that takes you to real locations connected to the Jack the Ripper case. Begin with traditional fish and chips, before exploring key sites—using period photographs and newspaper archives details to better understand how the area looked in 1888 compared to the present day.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your trip by booking a shared arrival transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted Airport to your London hotel. Avoid taking your luggage on public transportation or worrying about a rising taxi meter with this ultra-convenient option.

Jack the Ripper has been written about across books, films, and TV, with details that range from documented case evidence to invented embellishment that are hard to separate from fact. This private tour covers the East End sites with a focus on what's known versus what's myth, and shows you what daily life in 1888 Whitechapel actually looked like.

Unravel the truths and myths of London’s most notorious serial killer on a Jack the Ripper walking tour that reveals the capital beneath the atmospheric cloak of darkness. Explore the dimly lit backstreets of London’s East End by night in the safety of a group, visit places frequented by Jack the Ripper, and learn the many different theories about the infamous murderer.