Top England Crime Tours - page 4

The perfect way to feel some spooky vibes this Halloween weekend and explore the real dark side of Newcastle! Uncover some of the city's darkest secrets, gruely mystweries, murders and intrigue! Explore stories of stolen corpses, dark and notorious prisons, grave robbers and witch hunts! There is so much to discover during your Halloween tour of Newcastle. NOTE: This is an adaptation of the famous Newcastle True Crime Tour operating weekly.

Most people have heard of Jack the Ripper, but not many Londoners know the whole story of the killer, his possible identity, and his victims. On this guided tour, check off sightseeing city hotspots from your bucket list and learn all about this famous case from a local. Unlike lots of other tours, your guide doesn’t gloss over the victims and their lives.

Despite its UNESCO World Heritage–listed castle and cathedral, Durham doesn’t get much detail in the guidebooks. Learn facts about the city that you won’t easily find online and get recommendations for things to do in the center on this guided walking tour that spans everything from history to hauntings. See the university, bridges, the marketplace, and more, and capture postcard-perfect views of the cathedral.

Do something spooktacular in Liverpool on this special Private Dark Side Tour! In the safe hands of guide Dan, walk the spine-tingling streets of Liverpool in the dark, discovering the real gruesome history of our beloved city. Walk in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper, the Castle Street witches, and the hangmen, discovering our incredibly dark history as you go. Walk above catacombs, through cemeteries, and unearth our frightful involvement with the slave trade. Highlights: The Old Dock's slave trade Gruesome Covent Garden Murder The Torturous Main Bridewell Prison The Black Widow Sisters Heartless Water Street Hangings & much more!

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.

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and profound tales of hauntings in Oxford. This tour was researched and designed by two historians who study the history of hauntings and ghost stories, and explores how certain moments live on through oral histories. Our Haunted Oxford tour delves into the structure of stories of the supernatural, revealing the unsettling moments from the past that continue to haunt the present. This unique tour examines haunting through the echoes of gender disparities, oppression, violence, social division, and the powerful grip of memory. Tour lasts 1.5 hours and runs in all weather so please dress appropriately. Dogs welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Many Jack the Ripper tours take you to the locations where the serial killer reigned terror, but true history enthusiasts will love delving deeper into the stories on a tour written and designed by a Jack the Ripper expert, Russell Edwards. Piece together Jack’s real identity through historical documents and forensic evidence as you walk the streets of Whitechapel after dark.

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!

From the Romans to Samuel Pepys and Lord Mayor Richard ‘Dick’ Whittington—the inspiration for Puss in Boots—the City of London has a wealth of stories to tell. Discover them as you stroll this grand, historic environment with a private guide exclusive to your group. See the Bank of England, St. Paul’s Cathedral, a bomb-damaged church, the monument to the Great Fire of London, and so much more—learning as you go.

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.

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.

Uncover London’s fascinating WWII history as you visit key sites from the period, such as Westminster Palace, the Cenotaph, and the Royal Air Force Memorial on this private walking tour. Choose from a variety of different tour options, from 2 hours to a full-day tour, with longer tours offering additional stops such as the Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museum.

Step into the world of Jack the Ripper on this private tour through Whitechapel, Smithfield, and the City of London. Uncover the case’s mysteries and learn about the victims’ lives with insights from your expert guide. Enjoy personalized attention as you explore how the city has transformed since the 19th century.

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.

Greenwich, one of London’s oldest districts, has a spine-tingling darker side. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore haunted landmarks and hear blood-curdling tales that lurk beneath the polished surface of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour starts at the Greenwich Tourist Information Desk. You’ll walk around the magnificent sailing vessel, Cutty Sark, and find out how this 19th-century tea clipper was named after a witch in a Scottish ghost story. As you stroll along the Thames Path, you’ll learn how the peninsula once served as a gruesome display ground for executed pirates.

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.

The Kray Twins were two of London’s most legendary real-life criminals, but you won't find most of their stories in guidebooks. On this self-guided audio tour, learn about Ronnie and Reggie Kray’s criminal empire and how they gained their fearsome reputation. Visit locations pivotal to their lives, such as the Blind Beggar pub, Repton Boxing Club, and the Carpenters Arms, before seeing their final resting place in Bethnal Green.

Take part in this true crime walking tour and uncover the grim realities of York’s criminal past. Along the way, you will learn about executions, arsonists, thieves, forgers, highwaymen, and murderers whose actions left a lasting mark on the city.

Goodbye, generic London tours. This self-guided audio tour reveals the city’s real espionage locations, where agents operated from the 1500s to today. Explore at your own pace while learning about James Bond filming spots, real MI6 operations, and secret agent hideouts. GPS-enabled and working offline with unlimited lifetime access, this one’s a self-made adventure for anyone wanting to experience London’s 007 side.

This is not your average Jack the Ripper tour. It does not glorify the killer, chase suspects, or treat tragedy as entertainment. Instead, it places the women at the centre of the story and explores the late-Victorian London in which they lived. Walk through the historic East End from St Katharine Docks to Spitalfields as your expert guide reveals the human stories too often overshadowed by the Jack the Ripper legend. Hear about women navigating marriage laws, domestic service, factory work, lodging houses, alcoholism, child loss, casual labour, and mere survival in one of the world’s richest yet most unequal cities. Learn how newspapers turned these crimes into a global obsession - and why the killer’s name became famous while the women were nearly forgotten. And why we’re still talking about it now.

Transport yourself back in time to the East End of years gone by with this comprehensive walking tour given by real, born-and-bred East Enders and local teachers/historians. From the mediæval foundations of this area slumped on the edge of the City of London, to the desperate slums of the Victorian era. From the fearsome terror wreaked over the people by Jack the Ripper, the Blitz and then the Kray twins, to the migrations of numerous communities over time. This tour gives you a snapshot of life in this area throughout history - but most importantly it does it through local stories, given by local people. Not only will you see the streets and their historic remnants, you will also hear about just what life was like for those living, well trying to survive, in them.