Top United Kingdom Crime Tours

Get acquainted with Ilfracombe’s supernatural side with this ghost tour of the harbor area. With a talented storyteller as your guide, you’ll discover a hidden side of the local history through tales of the spirits that haunt Ilfracombe’s streets and historic pubs. Even better: Numbers are capped at 15 per group for a more atmospheric, small-group experience. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

This informative tour is a fun and immersive way to find out about the slogging gangs who operated in Birmingham in the 19th and 20th centuries. As you stroll around the streets of Birmingham, discover stories that you wouldn’t have heard if exploring alone. Learn about notorious gang members as portrayed in “Peaky Blinders”, such as Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, with stops at local pubs and historical sights along the way.

Uncover Glasgow's vibrant past and present struggles with Radical Glasgow Tours. Engage in walking tours that delve into the city’s radical histories, from class struggles to Queer activism. See a different side of the city and learn who really made Glasgow.

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.

Stratford-upon-Avon, famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a town with more than 800 years of history. In this entertaining tour, hear tales about Shakespeare and life in the town, alongside stories of plague, murder, ghosts, and witches. You’ll learn the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its residents and see the town’s main attractions in a tour that goes beyond Shakespeare.

Enjoy an alternative, chilling spin on the traditional city tour with this ghost walk across London. Join a small-group and visit a selection of these (allegedly) haunted sites, including Charterhouse Square, Smithfield Market, and The Clink Prison Museum. Wander by night safely with a guide, and as you listen to creepy stories that reveal a darker side of the city's history.

Join one of Scotland’s funniest historical tour guides for a light hearted look at the history of Scotland's biggest, most vibrant and funniest city - Glasgow. We will cover the history of industry, innovation and trade within the second city of the Empire. With tales of unbelievable ingenuity, warmth and humour from the city that brought us some of the world's best comedians - Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle, Janey Godley and the king of comedy, Sir Billy Connolly. Beginning at the iconic traffic cone on top of the Duke of Wellington statue, we will pass the statues of George Square, the inspiring wall murals, the oldest Cathedral in Scotland, and so much more! In between be prepared for some breathtaking tales, dark stories, bright moments, all the time you will be laughing as well as learning. Our two main guides at time of writing are Richard Brown, and Ross Leslie, both professional stand-up comedians by night.

This is a three hour in depth luxury tour of Belfast City. Starting off in the West and cutting a zig zag path through Belfast and finishing up in the East. Giving you an opportunity to see everything that Belfast has to offer, and for you to take note of some locations that you may want to revisit in more detail at a later time. When your tour ends, you will be returned to your pickup point.

See a side of Liverpool you’d never uncover on your own—and learn all about its sordid and salacious past—on this small-group, evening walking tour. Meet your guide right in the city center, and set off on foot to soak up its unique energy. You’ll visit historical landmarks, lesser-known corners, and buzzing bars (drinks own expense), all while hearing stories about the city’s past of crime, glitz, and glamour.

The storytelling is cinematic, unsettling, and grounded in real history—designed to pull you in and stay with you. These aren’t light ghost stories; they’re dark, psychological accounts of Theatreland’s past, told with tension, precision, and originality. This is a self-guided audio tour built for a seamless, independent experience. No app is required—everything runs directly in your browser, so you can start instantly on any device. It’s private, simple, and designed to respect your time and your data. No tracking, no friction—just clear navigation, a flexible pace, and complete control.

Dive into Warwick’s dark past on this spooky evening tour. Hear terrifying tales about the city’s haunted history as you lurk around landmarks including the Lord Leycester Hospital and Warwick Castle. Perfect for visitors looking for something off the beaten track, this immersive walking tour offers a thrilling start to your night out in Warwick.

York’s dark history isn’t always obvious as you wander its streets alone. This guided ghost walk reveals the city’s spookier side as you explore cobbled lanes and historic landmarks after dark. Follow your guide through some of York’s most atmospheric locations—including The Shambles, the Golden Fleece pub, Mad Alice Lane, and Clifford’s Tower—while hearing stories of mysteries, tragedies, and reported hauntings. Along the way, uncover the hidden legends behind the city’s top sights, turning a simple stroll into an entertaining and eerie introduction to York’s past.

Walk the real streets of Whitechapel where the events of 1888 unfolded and uncover the truth behind one of history’s most infamous unsolved cases. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this immersive evening tour brings Victorian London to life through documented evidence, historical photographs, and carefully researched storytelling. Visit the genuine crime locations, learn about the victims and leading suspects, and understand how the investigation gripped the city. With small group sizes for better interaction and a private option for a more personal experience, this tour offers a compelling and thoughtful journey into London’s dark past.

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.

Little of 1888 Whitechapel survives in the present street plan, and the murder sites associated with Jack the Ripper now sit behind postwar buildings and modern frontages. A guide marks where each location stood, working from contemporary photographs and case records. The route covers the victims, the conditions of the East End that shaped their lives, and the investigation that followed.

See London from an open-top bus with a live guide, simple pricing and a friendly small-company feel. This is not a hop on hop off service or a recorded commentary tour, it is a relaxed panoramic sightseeing experience designed to show you many of London’s most famous landmarks in around two hours. With multiple convenient meeting points, great views from the open-top deck and live commentary along the route, it’s an easy and enjoyable way to get your bearings and see the capital.

Rather than just hearing about the heinous crimes of Jack the Ripper, try to solve the mystery of the serial killer’s identity on an interactive murder mystery tour in East London. With your Ripperologist guide, you’ll travel back to the foggy streets of Victorian London and visit sights in Whitechapel pertinent to the crime scenes, and visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss.

See a spookier side of London that most tourists will never learn about on this group walking ghost tour. Instead of shying away from the darker side of the city’s long history, this tour takes you from plague pits to old execution sites to allegedly haunted pubs and much, much more, as your local guide shares the stories behind the sights.

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

Edinburgh’s history features intriguing tales, milestone events, and legendary characters, so its Old Town warrants more than an independent stroll. Give it detailed attention on a 2-hour walking tour with a guide in costume who knows it inside out. View famous buildings, a haunted cemetery, and film locations; and unravel the events that shaped the city without having to plan your own sightseeing. Choose from different time slots to suit you.

Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.

Delve into the chilling history of Victorian London on the Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour. Upgrade your tour at checkout to include museum entry to the Jack the Ripper museum! Guided by knowledgeable experts, this two-hour adventure navigates the haunting streets of Whitechapel, revealing the dark enigma of the infamous serial killer. Experience the eerie atmosphere of 1888 as you visit key sites such as the historic Ten Bells Pub and the vibrant Brick Lane, where the past intertwines with the present. With limited group sizes, this tour ensures an intimate experience filled with gripping tales and historical insights. - 2-hour walking tour exploring the notorious streets of Whitechapel - Led by passionate guides with expert knowledge of true-crime history - Visit iconic locations, including the Ten Bells Pub and Brick Lane - Conducted in small groups for a personal and immersive storytelling experience - Conclude at the Jack the Ripper museum (if option selected)

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.