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The 15 Best Dark History & True Crime Tours

91 tours  ·  from $4 a head

No ghosts required: executions, epidemics, murders and the buildings still standing from them. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on how graphic each guide is willing to get.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - Through the French Quarter’s darkest stories
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

1.Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,545 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Walk New Orleans after dark with guides such as Professor Ric, Ricardo, Jon, JJ, Elaine, and Nikki. Hear carefully researched tales of true crime, voodoo, vampires, and haunted homes, with a midway restroom stop and optional VIP Hellvision projections. The tour stays outdoors and is limited to ages 17 and older.

“Fun evening with JJ in New Orleans. A wealth of information shared in an engaging manner, our whole party of 7 people enjoyed this tour. Very educational with lots of New Orleans history, as well as the expected ghost stories. Highly recommend, especially if you get JJ as your guide.”

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The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024 - Starting in Coffee Yard and York’s Snickleways
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The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

2.The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,609 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Follow The Deathly Dark Tours through York’s shadowy lanes for 90 minutes of ghost stories, grim history, and dark comedy. Guides such as Dalton, Daria, Dafydd, and David bring the walk to life with theatrical storytelling. Expect a relaxed pace, family-friendly options, and a few genuinely eerie moments.

“Kids loved it especially our 10 year old son. He was very interested in the story's & enjoyed the walk around York”

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The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends - Starting with Medici scandal at Santissima Annunziata
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The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

3.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk from Santissima Annunziata to Ponte Vecchio with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Glenda, or Angela. Expect Medici intrigue, ghost stories, assassinations, torture, hidden symbols, and the memory of Florence’s 1993 mafia bombing. Dress warmly and wear good shoes.

“This was a tour that you need to do to experience another side of Florence. Antonio, our guide, was really funny and engaging - he delivered content in a way that was mysterious yet deadpan, he could honestly do standup comedy! We learned more about the history of Florence and there were some amazing things he pointed out that you otherwise would not have noticed while walking around the city. We spent 4 days in Florence and walked past the same places at least 3 times and never saw what Antonio pointed out to us, and the meaning behind them. Dress warmly if you are doing this in the cold…”

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour - Winding lanes and Edinburgh’s old center
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

4.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,671 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live English, German, or French guide. Hear about Burke and Hare, witch trials, the Black Death, Scottish faeries, and haunted graveyards including Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery.

“Loved Tommy the guide’s enthusiasm and his story telling Took my grandson he really enjoyed it”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - BK House and the French Quarter’s Mafia Murders
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

5.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk the French Quarter with Streets of Sin’s horror-storian guides, including Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja. Hear uncensored true crime stories at sites such as St. Louis Cathedral, Inn on Ursulines, Exchange Place, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Adults 17 and older only.

“Christo is awesome! He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does! This was an amazing tour and will definitely be booking again!!”

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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour - Wright Square and Savannah’s first murder
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Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

6.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk through central Savannah with guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, or TC, hearing dark historical tales and ghost lore at Oglethorpe Square, Wright Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, and more. Headsets, photos, music, and recorded letters keep every story clear and personal.

“Our guide, Savannah was outstanding. Her knowledge and presentation on the history of Savannah was a master class.”

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Edinburgh: The Dark Side Walking Tour - Canongate Kirkyard and the old mausoleums
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Edinburgh: The Dark Side Walking Tour

7.The Dark Side Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,405 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Royal Mile through Edinburgh’s dark past, with tales of Burke and Hare, witch trials, grave robbing, murders, and Canongate Kirkyard. Guides such as G, Niamh, Alasdair, and James Stewart are known for lively storytelling, humor, and useful city tips.

“hidden places, nice little tales, ironical coty facts… just great”

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour - Matthias Fountain and the vampire folklore
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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

8.Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from Clark Ádám tér to Fisherman’s Bastion with a costumed English or Spanish guide. Expect Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Dracula lore, medieval ruins, Danube views, and plenty of stairs. Guides such as Fabian, Bernadette, Peter, and Zoltan are known for lively storytelling.

“A fantastic tour. Hope you get Peter as your tour guide. So knowledgeable and a great story teller. The whole tour was captivating”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Meeting near Île de la Cité
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

9.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, or Leo. Hear dark tales at Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and the Conciergerie, with more emphasis on real crimes and grim history than pure ghost stories. Shared and private options are available.

“Super fun to hear all the scary stories. Guide was great!!! Great English and wonderful story telling. Only feedback - more ghost stories and less murder stories.”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - Starting at the Markt: a useful introduction to Bruges
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

10.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk Bruges with a local English-speaking guide as the city quiets down. Hear ghost stories, trade tales, and darker legends at the Markt, Jan van Eyckplein, Golden Hand Canal, Adornes Domain, and old windmills. The tour ends at the Bauhaus with a buy-one-get-one-free beer offer.

“Hein was a fabulous tour guide providing a walking tour filled with history. We were able to see so many parts of the city and got away from all the tourists. This tour is the perfect compliment to the boat tours as there isn’t overlap. You have such a great understanding of Brugge by taking both tours.”

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Edinburgh - Dark History - Mercat Cross, executions, and a grim machine
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Edinburgh – Dark History

11.Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with guides such as Robert, Joe, James, Kieran, Lydia, or Chris, hearing true stories of executions, plague, crime, body snatching, and old burial grounds. This is a history-led walk, not a ghost tour, with plenty of atmosphere and some grisly detail.

“A historical walk through Edinburgh's past, learning about how they took law and order to a very dark and disturbing level. James was a very knowledgeable guide to the twisted, torturous past lurking around every corner of the old town.”

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Hong Kong: Dark Side of Hong Kong Caged Homes Walking Tour - From a 500-square-foot flat to five homes
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Hong Kong: Dark Side of Hong Kong Caged Homes Walking Tour

12.Hong Kong: Dark Side of Hong Kong Caged Homes Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Walk from Prince Edward to Sham Shui Po with an English-speaking local guide such as Stephen, Summer, Alice, or Michael. See a 100-square-foot subdivided flat, learn how land policy drives housing costs, visit a rooftop slum, and finish at SoCo, a charity supporting marginalized residents.

“Very informative, it helps you understand Hong Kong and the challenges faced by its residents. A thoughtful and respectful guide that does not exploit poverty for shock value.”

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"Murder in Music City" Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville - Printers Alley, where nightlife acquired a darker edge
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“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

13.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at the Alvin York Statue at 9 p.m. with a local guide such as Nestor, Steve, Drew, or Trevor. Walk through the Tennessee State Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon site, and Maxwell House Hotel while hearing Nashville’s darker stories.

“Our tour guide Nestor was amazing! Very passionate & knowledgeable about the history & stories of Nashville!”

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Nashville's Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour - The Tennessee State Capitol and William Strickland’s ghost
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Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

14.Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk from Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard through downtown Nashville with guides such as Faith, Matt, Angela, or Megan. Hear stories tied to Printer’s Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, Skull’s Rainbow Room, and the Hermitage Hotel. Expect history, ghost lore, stairs, outdoor stops, and sensitive subjects.

“The host was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. She was open to listening to guests and making sure everyone had a great experience.”

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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent - Why this evening walk works so well
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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

15.Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk Ghent after dark with guides such as Kenny, Isabel, Ben, or Julian, hearing grim legends and solid city history from St Michael’s Bridge to Patershol. Expect scenic night views, medieval crimes, religious conflict, and a slow, mostly level walk with up to 35 people.

“Colourful stories and interesting sites and neighbourhoods somewhat off the beaten track. Medieval times are not for the faint of heart so be prepared- the stories are medieval.”

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