Boston Crime Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See a different side of Boston on this unconventional walking tour that details the city’s notorious crime and mob history. Led by a local, you’ll stop at places like the South Boston waterfront, the Boston Massacre Site, and Rachel Revere Square, along with lesser-known locations that many locals don’t even know about. Listen to true stories about the mob and serial killers that bring the city’s crime-ridden past to life.
- Explore Boston through the lens of a crime-filled history
- See various city landmarks and hear fascinating criminal tales
- Experience Boston in an unusual way with like-minded travelers
- Ideal for history and true crime obsessives
What's Included
- Bathroom break
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 408 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
408 Atlantic ave, in the parking lot between James Hook lobster company and the Coast Guard building
End point
- Carlisle Building, 1 Scott Alley, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Boston City Hall
Itinerary
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (Pass By)
1
Boston Massacre Site
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
South Boston Waterfront
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rachel Revere Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
DeFilippo Playground
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lancaster Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 100 reviews
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Good tour, walking was reasonable with lots of opportunities to sit. Tom was great but paced a lot when talking causing us to miss some things. Mug shots were helpful but Adding crime photos of scenes and locations we couldn’t see would be cool.
So much fun! Omar was terrific and peppered the crime stories with insights about Boston in a fun and engaging manner! If you are a bit hesitant because, you might think it will be too ‘dark’ subject matter — it isn’t at all. In fact, you will laugh a lot at some points. Great tour with a Boston native who is a great guide - highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks so much for the great review, you’re awesome, too!
Tom was fantastic!!!! This tour is a must do while exploring Boston… Tom was full of knowledge and added a twist of humor to the experience!!!
If you’re in to true crime / organized crime, this tour is a must. Even if you already think you know it all, it is such an enjoyable experience.
Tom, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and engaging! It was really a great way to see different parts of Boston while learning quite a bit about the crimes committed in this city!
Omar was great. Loved the facts and details of the Tour. Fun way to see the city and learn about its infamous history.
Fun way to explore a lot of Boston with a local. Educational and entertaining without glorifying the bad guys
Everything was great no complaints. Very interesting and the walk was long but Tom our guide did a nice job of giving us breaks to use the restroom and brought us to areas ti sit.
It has a lot of walking which I love. You get to see a decent chunk of the north side of Boston. Some of the west and south side. Omar was awesome e. He was hilarious. He worked his ass off and told us every single crime that happened right where we stood. My 21 year old son and I had him to ourselves. I was fascinated by the information. It’s a must to do when visiting Boston. And please tip your guide. If you tip your waiter then tip your guide. P.s. my son LOVED this tour.
Various crimes from various eras. Conscientious guide who offered a bathroom and water break on a very hot day. Fun tour!
Very interesting tour for anyone who has any interest at all in true crime. And very entertaining if you’re not a true crime fan. Tom was a wonderful tour guide!!!
One of the best, and most informative tours I’ve taken. Tom the guide was knowledgeable, personable and did a great job explaining everything. 10/10 would recommend this tour!
Omar was full of great knowledge and humor!!! Learned so much about Boston criminals!!!! Highly recommend 💕
Omar was great! Super engaging, funny, fascinating story telling, and a beautiful walk through the Harborfront and North End. Highly recommend!
Omar and Tom were fantastic and also funny! Super interesting information. You’ll learn about Boston criminal history from Revolutionary to current times. Definitely go on this tour.
Wear comfortable shoes and come dressed for the weather!
Omar was fantastic! We walked all over Boston and learned about the crime history from the time Boston was founded to as recently as the paper couple of years. Omar has clearly done his research and knew so many facts! His jokes were spot on too. We highly recommend this tour! Thanks Omar!
Omar was a fantastic tour guide and gave lots of interesting information - we would definitely recommend
Interesting way to view city combined with crime history. Nice way to spend a few hours in the evening.
Omar was great! Anyone who likes true crime, mobster info, etc., this is definitely a tour for you! A great way to get a look at various parts of the city while learning new true crime information!
Omar was awesome. He was very entertaining and hilarious the entire tour. I recommend him to anyone!!
I love to hear about serial killers and criminals. Doesn't everyone now? Stories were interesting. I loved that he showed us pictures of the people he was talking about so we could see what they looked like then.
Omar was very personable and knowledgeable! We learned a lot and he made the tour fun. Would definitely recommend!
Great walking tour regarding Boston Crime. Tom was fantastic! He was so informative and made it a fun experience.
Our tour guide Tom was so knowledgeable. The fact that he was a history teacher was definitely a plus.
Very cool tour. Our guide Tom was knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Definitely recommend this tour!
True crime girlies, treat yourself to this. I promise you won’t regret it! We loved learning all about Whitey Bulger and others! Our guide, Boston Tom, was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!
It was great. Fun, informative and detailed. The guide was great at mixing personal observations with factual information. Worth the price
Fun tour! Something different to learn about in Boston. It was interesting to learn about Boston's crime history and getting to see the different sites where they happened. Definitely interesting how some of the crimes intertwined/connected with other crimes. Would recommend this tour something different to learn about Boston's history.
Great guide but actual crime tour had very few stops where crimes happened. Tour consisted of a binder filled with pictures that we stopped and flipped through every 1/4 mile
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad you liked our guide! While we have to talk about maybe 3 stories from a distance, off the top of my head, we visit 9 locations where crimes or criminal activity occurred. The research for this tour came from about 40 books, not including news articles. We work hard to try to include as much information as we can on a scenic walk through the city. It’s a juggling act we’re always working to tighten up and improve. Would love to hear specially what you’d think we can get better at if you want to shoot a message privately. All the best!
Informative and fun. Highly recommend this great walking tour. Guide Tom was very knowledgeable and nice.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you!
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