Top England Crime Tours in 2026

Go where standard sightseeing tours don't and discover a darker side of London on this atmospheric private nighttime walking tour. Trace eerie tales from Farringdon to the historic Old Bailey and beyond. Follow your guide through shadowy streets as you hear chilling stories of grave robbers, public executions, and reported hauntings, bringing the city’s grim past to life.

When it’s time to say goodbye to London, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer in a climate-controlled bus to London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted Airport. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides.

Journey through the world of organized crime with a one-of-a-kind walking tour through London’s East End. Guided by Vas Blackwood, who has appeared in numerous gangster films, hear real histories and fictional recreations of London’s criminal underworld that you won't get in the guidebook. Visit filming locations, learn about the notorious Kray Twins, and discover landmarks and stories you're unlikely to find on your own.

Trace the footsteps of Shakespeare, James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and the Beatles on this private, half-day tour of London. Traveling in a classic black cab, you’ll zip around the English capital in search of sites associated with the city’s most influential inhabitants and literary characters. Receive the undivided attention of your own personal driver-guide throughout.

Walk inside the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge, and visit Bath and medieval Lacock, on this full-day excursion from London. Head first to Stonehenge, where you can walk inside the Inner Circle of stones—an experience that's typically closed to members of the public. Then, head to Lacock Abbey and the UNESCO-listed spa city of Bath, including the Roman Baths (if option selected).

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.

Make the most of your time in London with a hassle-free visit to the Hard Rock Cafe. Skip the line and take your seat surrounded by iconic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, then enjoy a 2- or 3-course American-style meal. Choose from Gold or Diamond set menus to match your budget and tastes, combining convenient dining with a fun, music-themed atmosphere in the heart of the city.

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.

True crime fanatics often focus on Jack the Ripper, one of London’s most notorious serial killers, rather than the women whose lives he (or maybe she?) cut short. Learn about Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly on this informative walking tour through Whitechapel. See the spots where some murders took place as you discover both facts and theories behind this long-cold case.

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.

Your host will be the Rev. Joseph Glanvill, Vicar of Frome, a world-renowned expert in witch-finding. He died in 1680, but will return to show you the places where the ghosts of Frome lurk. You'll hear about the 12 men who were hanged, drawn and quartered - and whose cries can still be heard. You'll hear talk of apparitions in Frome's network of medieval tunnels. And you'll be walking past ancient pubs whose cellars make people feel unsettled and nervous. For 1,300 years Frome has seen struggle and death, ghosts and ghouls. They're all around us, if you let yourself hear them. The tour is mostly pavement, but our route will include some steep cobbled streets. We meet at Christchurch Cemetery, Christ Church, Christchurch Street West, Frome BA11 1EH. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. The tour will start promptly for the convenience of our guests. Look out for your guide, the Revd Joseph Glanvill, who will be bewigged and wearing clerical robes.

Join Historian and Author Nick Kevern as he takes you around the pubs of Chester that featured in his book, The Noose of Samuel Burrows. During this exclusive tour by the author, you will learn more about Chester's infamous executioner and the crimes that led many to his gallows. In each pub, you will hear the fascinating stories about Samuel Burrows and the crimes of those who faced him on his grisly gallows as he sent them to their deaths during the era of public execution. You will also see images of Chester during his lifetime and the historic broadsides that told the criminal stories in all their gory detail. You will also hear an exclusive story that did not feature in the book and is only available on this tour. Copies of The Noose of Samuel Burrows are available to purchase from the Chester Visitor Information Centre and Ye Olde Cottage. At some venues, Burrows Noose English Pale Ale by Weetwood will also be available.

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 hassle-free way to explore Paris in one day from London on a group tour. Your guided day trip includes round-trip transportation by Eurostar from London. Your guide meets you and takes you on a walking tour that stops at both the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. On Tuesdays, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine River; on other days, explore the must-visit Louvre Museum instead.

Jack the Ripper is one of London’s all-time most infamous criminals, but there's only so much you can learn about him in books or on websites. This self-guided audio app makes it easy to explore the streets of Whitechapel while learning about the villain’s notorious crimes and London life and includes a recreated audio drama to listen to as you wander.

After enjoying your meal at Poppies Fish & Chip Restaurant you will walk it off with this fast paced tour around some of the murder sites of Jack the Ripper. All the thrills and spills about the actual crimes but only brief details about the victims. You will get to hear the murders in all their gruesome details as you walk around the area, following your expert guide dressed as Jack the Ripper. Ending with the most gruesome murder of all and a summing up of possible suspects in the case. Who was Jack the Ripper? He was never caught and in the years between many possible suspects have come to light!

Escape the hustle and bustle of London, England with this private tour of Canterbury, Dover Castle, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Travel straight from your London hotel in a comfortable vehicle and watch the Kent countryside roll by. Explore Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle at your leisure and take in the majesty of the White Cliffs in your own intimate group.

Rather than grapple with London’s public transport after a long flight, take it easy with this cost-effective shared shuttle that drops you right to your door. Your driver greets you in the arrivals hall, then transfers you direct to your hotel, making no more than three stops along the way. Choose from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Southend, and Stansted Airports.

Get the lowdown on Portsmouth’s lesser-known history, with a tour that focuses on the diabolical side of the city. With a guide who’s both a local Portmuthian and passionate historian, you’ll hear the tales of the villains and characters who brought color to Portsmouth’s streets over the last 900 years. Stops to check out landmarks like the medieval Round Tower complete the experience.

Arriving in London after a flight often means navigating crowded terminals, managing heavy luggage, and queuing for taxis. This private transfer removes the hassle by providing a prebooked pickup from London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport, or London City Airport, with a driver ready to meet you on arrival.

The mystery of Jack the Ripper, a serial killer who preyed on East End women, endures. Follow in the footsteps of the killer and his victims on an enriching tour that brings Victorian London alive with reenactments, storytelling, and a deep understanding of the period’s history. Discover Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells pub where Mary Kelly was last seen, the site of the “Ripper Riots”, and more.

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 ?

Dark Tales of the Peaks is more than a walking tour—it's an immersive journey into the hidden stories of the Peak District. Explore the historic villages of Eyam and Stoney Middleton as your guide brings to life true tales of plague, sacrifice, tragic romance, murder, highwaymen, haunted locations and remarkable local characters. Along the way, discover the Roman Bath House, dramatic limestone landscapes, hidden caverns and one of England's most unusual churches, before returning to The Cupola to enjoy a freshly prepared included meal. With expert storytelling, exclusive digital content and carefully researched local history, this is an unforgettable experience that reveals a darker side of Derbyshire few visitors ever discover

Explore a darker side of London on a self-guided Jack the Ripper-themed audio tour. The narration combines history with accessible storytelling to keep you engaged as you visit the sites that made up the Ripper's version of London. Learn the stories of key figures such as Catherine Eddowes and pause the tour at any point, skipping any stops you’re not interested in.