Top North America Crime Tours - page 3

Embark on a fun and informative ghost tour through the streets of Monterey with a local guide who can’t wait to share their favorite spooky stories with you. You’ll hear about a side of the city most tourists won’t as you walk through the town, from the Colton Hall Museum and Jail to the Larkin House. There will be plenty for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike to learn.

Lots of tours help you explore Chicago’s historic streets, but most avoid the grittier details that have helped shape the city over the decades. But this small-group walking tour doesn’t shy away from the gruesome details. Listen to tales of gangsters, restless spirits, and local disasters as you navigate some of Chicago’s most popular landmarks.

Book in advance to take this popular tour that details the mob history of Chicago during the Prohibition Era (1920s-1930s). Learn about the exploits of gangsters like Capone, Dillinger, Moran, and others as you travel by minibus to sites like the Biograph Theater, Holy Name Cathedral, and St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Your guide adopts gangster attire and characteristics that add dramatic flair to the historical commentary.

Explore the haunted side of Charleston with a small-group history and ghost tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll that includes popular landmarks like Hibernian Hall, Washington Park, Chalmers Street, and St. Philip’s Church. Hear scary stories and learn about local history, including true crime, during this family-friendly walking tour.

Step into NYC's hidden underworld on this Mobsters, Ghosts & Crime Walking Tour, where true crime, gangster history, & haunted legends collide. Explore the city’s most infamous neighborhoods, including Chinatown’s Blood Alley, once the deadly turf of rival tongs, & 5 Points, notorious for violent gangs & historic crime. Discover the rise of the Mafia in Little Italy, passing former mob social clubs, restaurants, & streets tied to real executions & power struggles involving legendary figures like Lucky Luciano & John Gotti. In the West Village & Greenwich Village, haunted brownstones & historic crime scenes reveal chilling stories of restless spirits & tragic events. The tour concludes near Washington Square Park, built over a former burial ground where unexplained sightings & eerie encounters have been reported for generations. Led by knowledgeable guides, this experience includes regular stops, engaging storytelling & authentic locations bringing New York’s dark past vividly to life.

Make the most of an evening in St. Augustine during “Blood on the Cobblestones,” a true crime pub crawl. Discover dark chapters of St. Augustine’s past, such as the oldest unsolved murder in the state of Florida. At each of the bars, you’ll hear stories of murder and will be guided through the scenes of five unforgettable crimes.

See a new side of Charleston when you set off after dark—and learn all about the spooky side of the city’s history, thanks to your guide's stories—on this ghost tour. See major historical landmarks, as well as graveyards, alleyways, hotels, bars, and other lesser-known, supposedly haunted corners. As you go, hear creepy tales about ghostly brides, pirates, unexplained murders, and more.

Prepare yourself for a night you’ll never forget at The Old Jail After Dark. The 2 hour and 30-minute paranormal experience allows you to participate in an actual paranormal investigation of St. Augustine’s most haunted building, the Old Jail. Before your investigation begins, the experienced guides will share their investigative techniques to prepare you for any strange and peculiar phenomena that you may encounter. You will be provided with and trained to use an array of traditional and state-of-the-art ghost hunting equipment or feel free to bring your own. A cell phone can be a very helpful tool during a paranormal ghost hunt. Immediately following the conclusion of your investigation, the experts will help you to rule out any logical explanations from your findings and to help you understand any paranormal or psychic phenomena that you may have just experienced. You, the investigator, will then be left to decide whether or not you believe the Old Jail is truly haunted!

Go beyond Dealey Plaza on this immersive JFK Assassination Tour, led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher. Combining expert storytelling with exclusive multimedia presentations, this experience brings the events of November 22, 1963, to life. Walk through historic Dealey Plaza, stand where President Kennedy was assassinated, examine the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and enduring mysteries surrounding the case, then continue to the Oswald Rooming House Museum. Step inside the bedroom where Lee Harvey Oswald stayed and retrace his movements in the hours following the assassination. Whether you're new to the JFK case or a lifelong student of the assassination, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the evidence, the controversies, and one of history's most debated events. 2.5 hours (approximately)

Lovers of history, true crime, and haunted mysteries rejoice—skip the generic sightseeing tours and learn about Chicago’s dark underbelly with this mob history tour. Follow your guide through historic streets and alleys from Grant Park to the “Alley of Death”—also known as West Couch Place—as you learn about the city’s gritty mobsters, doomed ghosts, crime, and vice.

Most people don’t know anything about St. Paul’s gangster history—and most definitely don’t go underground to explore it. But you will on this totally immersive tour, heading back to the era of John Dillinger and 1930s-era corruption. Your guides set the scene, taking you around the city, and beneath it, for a day of subterranean suspense.

Take a chilling stroll through Memphis on this haunted walking ghost tour in Memphis, where the city’s eerie history comes to life. A local storyteller will guide you through spots like Earnestine and Hazel’s—a former brothel and one of the city’s most haunted buildings—the Orpheum Theatre, and the John Alexander Austin House. Uncover spine-tingling tales and explore the darker side of downtown’s storied past.

Step into the dramatic side of Capitol Hill on a walking tour filled with political intrigue, scandal, and shocking moments from American history. From secret affairs and courtroom dramas to duels of honor and deadly rivalries, discover the stories Congress would rather forget. Along the way you’ll hear about spies in the Civil War, lawmakers attacked on the Senate floor, a journalist’s murder on the Capitol steps, and even a scandalous love story that shook Washington society. This tour reveals that behind the marble monuments and grand institutions of Capitol Hill lies a history packed with ambition, betrayal, and controversy. Join us to explore the scandals, secrets, and sensational stories that unfolded just steps from the U.S. Capitol.

Explore spooky spots around New Orleans’ Garden District on a walking tour that brings you to hidden gems off the beaten path, hard to find on your own. Visit haunted houses, cemeteries, and filming locations of scary movies and TV shows, as your local guide shares ghost stories, historic details, and connections to horror author Anne Rice. Stops include Lafayette Cemetery, Garden District Bookshop, Women’s Guild Home, and Buckner Mansion.

Gettysburg is one of the most haunted towns in America. Now you can join our amazing Tour Guides as they take you on a spooky journey to the most haunted locations in Gettysburg. We'll take you on a journey to meet the Patriots who helped make America the Country it is today. You'll visit the locations where their ghosts haunt you and hear their amazing stories. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Lift the veil on Nashville’s dark history while exploring some of the city’s spookiest watering holes with this haunted pub crawl. Join your guide for an eerie stroll, stopping at the pubs and bars with the most notorious histories. Learn about heinous crimes, unexplained mysteries, and ghosts and spirits that still roam the city as you enjoy drinks along the way.

Weird tales include the strange goings-on at Boothbay Harbor's famous Opera House, a wealth of haunted B&Bs, and several other supernatural hotspots about town. We also introduce you to the compelling mystery of the Lady of the Dusk. Who was she? And what do the numbers scribbled on a strange note found on her body mean?

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison in the world, discovering its history and walking into the footsteps of Al Capone. Don’t miss the 45-minute audio tour that will immerse you in the atmosphere of the federal penitentiary which brought together the most dangerous criminals of the time. You can then enjoy a one-hour boat cruise in San Francisco Bay which will offer you an exceptional view of the city and its hills, but also other sightseeings such as going underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Please note, free for children 4 years old and younger and don't need to have a ticket.

Explore Boston while delving into its eerie past on this guided ghost tour. See the city’s most haunted hotspots, including the Boston Common, Omni Parker House, and the Boston Athenaeum. Learn more about the dark past behind these locales, hearing chilling stories that blend historical facts with paranormal phenomena.

See Chicago from a different perspective on this evening cruise that explores the city’s darker side. As twilight settles over the skyline, glide along the Chicago River while hearing chilling tales of disasters, infamous criminals, and eerie legends tied to the city’s past. This relaxed river cruise blends atmospheric storytelling with some of the best nighttime views of Chicago’s renowned skyline and landmarks. Grab a drink from the onboard bar, settle in, and let the city’s shadowy history unfold as you cruise through the heart of downtown. By the end of the journey, you’ll have experienced Chicago’s skyline in a whole new way—while uncovering the chilling events, legends, and mysteries that shaped the city. Please arrive 30 minutes in advance!

Fans of true crime won't want to miss this tour of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Your guide will take you through the area formerly known as Stingaree, telling you the back stories of some gruesome crimes that have taken place over the years, with a stop to visit a haunted hotel along the way.

Delve into Salem’s dark past with this Witch Trials-themed walking tour through the city’s most haunted corners. Take in landmarks like the Witch House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and the Peabody Essex Museum as you learn about the history and lore of this somber period from your guide, plus pay homage to the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial.

Experience the most complete JFK assassination tour in Dallas, including admission to the renowned Sixth Floor Museum. Led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher, this immersive experience combines expert storytelling with exclusive multimedia presentations to bring the events of November 22, 1963, to life. Walk through historic Dealey Plaza, stand where President Kennedy was assassinated, examine the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and enduring mysteries surrounding the case, then continue to the Oswald Rooming House Museum. Step inside the bedroom where Lee Harvey Oswald stayed and retrace his movements following the assassination before exploring the Sixth Floor Museum at your own pace. Whether you're new to the JFK case or a lifelong student of the assassination, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of one of history's most debated events. 3 hours and 45 minutes (approximately including Sixth Floor Museum)

We are the original, top-rated Gangsters and Ghosts tour! Hear the tales of the ghosts, and gangsters, that haunt the city. Explore the Chicago South Loop district with your historian guide, uncovering the many mysteries hidden behind every turn. Walk through Chicago's notorious South Loop, known as a vice district during the 1920s and 30s. Stroll through this now upmarket area of the city which was once home to underground speakeasies, secret tunnels, and bootleggers. Hear the true stories of Chicago's bloody past and the gangsters who caused havoc in the city. See the places notorious figures such as Al Capone used to party, make deals, and carry out "business". Discover the legends of the ghosts that are said to lure along the Chicago Riverwalk and the aptly named Death Alley. Stop at haunted locations including Palmer House, and the Chicago Theatre, before finishing outside the Congress Hotel, one of the most haunted places in Illinois.