Top 7 Dark History Tours in Los Angeles

1.Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk from the Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre with a guide such as Beau, Kyle, Paul, or Matt, hearing Hollywood crime stories, ghost tales, and celebrity history. Expect a small group, frequent stops, photos, and plenty of walking outdoors with no planned seating or food included.

“The gentleman that did the tour mad it so fun. He was vary knowledgeable about things that happened . I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join guide Chris for a two-hour evening walk along Sunset Boulevard, from the Hollywood Hills to the Viper Room. Hear stories tied to the Wonderland Murders, Chateau Marmont, Bugsy Siegel, River Phoenix, and reported hauntings, with photos, audio, and local history along the way.

“Loved it. Learned a lot! We had a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and very nice and funny.”

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3.Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour, True Crime, Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk through Hollywood for two hours with guides such as Beau, Paul, Matt, or Chris, hearing true crime and ghost stories at the Pantages, Knickerbocker, and Roosevelt hotels. Expect photos, humor, local history, and a steady walk ending near Hollywood and Highland.

“Tour was amazing. Packed with lots of thrilling facts but it was actually Matt who made it so enjoyable. He really knows the topic but most of all enjoys it. Highly recommended.”

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4.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Follow guides such as Chris, Damien, and Paul through downtown Los Angeles for stories of murder, corruption, haunted hotels, and the Black Dahlia. You’ll visit the Cecil Hotel, Clifton’s Republic, and the Biltmore, with two optional bar stops for drinks at your own expense.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the smallest details about murders. We really enjoyed this and highly recommend this tour. He was compassionate and we walked at a normal pace. He looked out for us all. We had two breaks at bars and engaging. One break for coffee or a snack.”

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5.Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Join Chris for a two-hour English walking tour from 8000 Sunset Blvd to the Viper Room. See Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower, The Comedy Store, and other famous sites while hearing true-crime, gangster, celebrity, and ghost stories supported by a photo slideshow.

“Chris, the tour guide was on another level, he was unbelievably knowledgeable and so easy to get along with. He had the facts and even had a slideshow to show you and help you paint the pictures of the stories he was telling you. Overall a fantastic experience and a MUST DO when visiting or living in Los Angeles! 5/5 ⭐️”

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6.Los Angeles: Dark History and Haunted LA Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 33 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours exploring haunted Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles by coach with an English-speaking paranormal guide. Visit Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Olvera Street, the Cecil Hotel, the Biltmore, and more while hearing about the Night Stalker, Black Dahlia, Hillside Strangler, movie stars, and local ghost stories.

“Jennifer was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We did get out in an area with *quite a few* homeless people which made my heart race as it's not something I'm used to coming from the area I do, but Jennifer confidently walked us right on by and ensured there were no one missing (or extras) getting back on the bus. The bus was super comfortable and the driver did not drive like a lunatic (which was incredibly impressive after doing several other tours with others through the same areas LOL). Would recommend this tour for anyone looking for a mixture of cool but darker history,…”

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7.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Walk through Downtown Los Angeles with an English-speaking guide, tracing the Black Dahlia, Hotel Cecil, the Chinatown Massacre, and famous trials. The three-hour route includes the Biltmore, Clifton’s, the Barclay, City Hall, and the Alexandria area, with drinks purchased separately.

“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He did a great job, but it was a little difficult hearing him. A microphone or PA speaker would have been better.”

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