Top United Kingdom Crime Tours

If you’ve only got limited time to explore Falmouth, then make the most of it with this vibrant storytelling walking tour. Discover the centuries-old history of the town as you stroll down alleys, backstreets, and quaysides. Learn about the town's hidden secrets, stroll past interesting sights, and learn fun facts and stories that you might not find in a guidebook. Ideal for cruise visitors — tour meeting location is near shuttle bus drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the dark streets of Whitechapel and uncover the chilling mystery of Jack the Ripper on this immersive small group walking tour. Visit the locations connected to the infamous murders while hearing gripping stories about Victorian London, crime, and unsolved mysteries from an expert local guide. This tour is perfect for history lovers, true crime enthusiasts, and travelers looking for a unique nighttime experience in London. With a small group atmosphere, guests can enjoy a more interactive and personal storytelling experience while exploring one of London’s most haunting districts.

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.

Go beyond the true crime podcasts and see the real-life locations of infamous murders on this Jack the Ripper tour. Sobering and perplexing, learn the stories behind the women killed. Follow your guide as you walk to the places where they lost their lives, exploring Spitalfields and Whitechapel along the way.

Lots of walking tour itineraries are understandably full of happy historical facts, but what about the darker side of the story? This York tour doesn’t sugarcoat the villainous stuff—a guide talks you through the stories of some of the city’s most morally dubious characters and lets you wash the tales down with five shots of different rums inspired by these stories.

Delve into the chilling history of Victorian London on the Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour. 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

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.

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.

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.

Step back into Jack the Ripper’s London on this private VIP black taxi tour through Whitechapel. Explore eerie spots like Spitalfields Market and Inner Temple, with insights from your expert guide revealing the mysteries behind his infamous crimes. Choose a departure time that suits your schedule, with convenient round-trip transfer from your hotel or select central locations including Charing Cross station.

A castle, a cathedral, and the oldest university in Scotland - St Andrews is home to iconic stories that have shaped Scotland's past and present, but this tour isn't for the lighthearted. From wild rabbits overtaking the Old Course to a mysterious poisonous sausage massacre and even the plague, St Andrews is steeped in dark, mystic history. Walk in the footsteps of gangsters, murderers, and marytrs. Tour highlights: The Rabbit War Al Capone's link to St Andrews The ghost of Tom Morris The sausage massacre …& much more!

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.

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.

Uncover the spine-chilling history of Leeds on this evening ghost tour through the city. Led by the enthusiastic character-guide Lord Bartholomew Catch, you'll explore some of Leeds' most haunted locations while hearing tales of witches, ghosts, murderers, and the dark past that shaped the area. Along the way, see more in less time and tick off places you'd likely miss exploring alone.

With almost 1,000 years of recorded history, Durham has racked up ghostly residents aplenty. Start your evening off with a dose of the chills on this dark walking tour that covers ghosts, criminals, rebellions, executions—and even a miracle. Discover secret cemeteries, morbid dungeons, haunted bridges, and a pub with a dark past. Your guide is also happy to provide recommendations for where to go next.

London may be known for Jack the Ripper, but he’s not the only one to have cast a dark shadow over the city. Prepare to uncover some of the most heinous murders during this immersive walking tour. Venture down the alleyways and cobbled streets where infamous serial killers left their mark, take part in profiling exercises, and learn about solved and unsolved murders that haunt Britain’s capital.

London's most original and popular Jack the Ripper pub tour, led by published authors and true crime experts. Visit key crime scene locations, stopping off for drinks along the way at several historic pubs, including the famous Ten Bells - where Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were last seen alive - and the notorious White Hart Pub, where a prime suspect lived and worked in the dark cellars below. Explore the social heart of Ripper-era London, hearing of the murders as the locals would have heard them: whispered over pints, argued late into the night, and etched into pub walls and memory. Far more than a walking tour; it’s an immersive descent into the world of 1888, where every story is meticulously researched and every location is brought vividly to life. As part of your experience, you’ll receive an exclusive souvenir guidebook, crafted by our expert team and packed with rare photographs, detailed maps, and in-depth crime scene insights you won’t find anywhere else.