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.

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.

Explore the shadowy history of Victorian and Edwardian Belfast on this eerie walking tour. Researched by historians and delivered by authentic qualified professional guides this is the original dark history of Belfast walking tour. As gas lamps flicker and the streets dim, delve into true crime stories of brutal murders and ghostly encounters in the heart of the city. Visit notorious crime scenes, haunted pubs, and hidden alleyways, guided by experts who unveil chilling tales of the past. Perfect for those intrigued by dark tourism and history, this tour captures the essence of a city where the past lingers in the shadows. - Body Snatchers - Massacres - Victorian and Edwardian Murders - Riots and Mass Murderers - Ghost Haunted Locations - Discover Victorian and Edwardian murder sites and ghost stories - Hear chilling true crime tales from the dark history of Belfast - Visit haunted pubs and hidden entries after dark - Ideal for couples, small groups, and true crime enthusiasts

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.

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.

The industrial city with a dark and grimy past, discover Birmingham's secrets and skeletons on this 1.5 hour private tour. Uncover the public hangings, the ghost of Henry Skinner, the gangs that ruled Birmingham and much more. This special tour will bring our grimy past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city. Walk in the footsteps of murderers, ghosts & executioners; some centuries ago, some decades ago, and some still happening in the city today (ok, maybe not the executioners…). You never know what or who you might encounter! Tour highlights: Infamous gangs of Birmingham The ghost of Henry Skinner Town Hall riots …& much more!

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.

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.

"Award-winning 2-hour dark walking tour through Edinburgh's sinister UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, uncover chilling true crimes behind St Giles Cathedral's witch trials, Royal Mile's infamous hangings, and Grassmarket's body snatchers Burke & Hare. Discover Deacon Brodie's double life inspiring Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Victoria Street's Wizard of West Bow Major John Weir, Parliament Square's execution sites, and Greyfriars' grave-robbing horrors. Meet Dr Robert Knox's anatomy secrets, the cannibal son of Marquis of Queensberry, and George IV Bridge's criminal underworld. Experience bagpipe music while exploring Edinburgh's darkest secrets. Perfect 5-star reviews, intimate small groups. This isn't just sightseeing - it's investigating real murders, body snatching, and supernatural crimes that shocked Scotland. Book your authentic Edinburgh crime investigation today!"

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.

Join one of Scotland’s funniest historical tour guides for a light hearted look at the history of the the second city of the British Empire, Glasgow! We will cover the history of innovation, courage, battles, and the most important thing - the remarkable people that made this city (with extreme bias!) the funniest city in the world. Beginning at the iconic Duke of Wellington statue and its fetching "hat", that is the symbol of Glasgow, your tour guide/comedian will tell you tales of the cities 850 plus years of history, before heading towards the City Chambers, the beautiful Glasgow Cathedral, and Necropolis with many other stops on the way. In between be prepared for some breathtaking tales, dark nights, bright moments, all the time you will be laughing as well as learning. Our main guide, Ross Leslie, is a 5-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist and has been entertaining audiences on stage and on the historic streets for several years.

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.

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.

This is a 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

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example. Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.

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.

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.

Step into the shadows of York’s past on this immersive indoor experience at Villains Rum of York, just off Stonegate. Led by a live villain guide, this small-group tour explores the true dark history behind the infamous characters who inspired our rums - from plotters and poisoners to kings and cutthroats. Learn about York’s most notorious villains through entertaining storytelling, brought to life with humour and historical detail. Along the way, sample a selection of our handcrafted, locally inspired rums - each linked to the tale you're hearing. Also available with gin if preffered or alcohol free options. Perfect for history lovers, rum enthusiasts, and curious minds, this experience takes place entirely inside our immersive rum shop and villainous hideaway. Whether it’s raining or shining outside, the shadows await within.

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.

Step into the darker, more eerie side of London on a ghost tour steeped in dark history, where you'll join a group of ghost hunters and a local guide who will tell spine-chilling tales. This isn't your average walking tour; prepare to uncover the haunting secrets of Charterhouse Square, hear faint whispers at Smithfield Market, and venture through the ghostly halls of St. Bartholomew's. From the demon barber on Fleet Street to the true crime tale at Blackfriars Bridge, each stop will add another bit of suspense to send a shiver down your spine. For the grand finale, we'll visit the most haunted place of all: Clink Prison, where the restless spirits of the condemned are said to still roam. One thing's for sure: after this tour, you'll never look at London the same way again. Are you ready for the thrill of a lifetime? Book your spot now... if you dare!

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.

Belfast has a strong cultural of street art, and the Northern Irish city is particularly known for its numerous political murals inspired by themes from The Troubles. With this walking tour, you'll get to see many of the most significant murals in the city and get the chance to visit a project called Re-imagining, which helps local communities create murals of their own.

Explore the dark side of London’s East End on this evening walking tour, ideal for travelers who want an entertaining, and potentially frightening, alternative to typical city tours Follow in the footsteps of historic serial killers such as Jack the Ripper and listen to stories of grave-robbing, witchcraft, murders, and executions. This tour is led by writer Declan McHugh, author of “Bloody London.”