7 Dark History Tours in Los Angeles Worth Booking

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

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

Walk Hollywood Boulevard from the Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre while guides such as Beau, Kyle, Paul, and Matt share celebrity scandals, true crime, hauntings, and Old Hollywood lore. This English-language group tour lasts about two hours, covers several famous sites, and uses photos or an iPad to add detail to the stories.

“Our tour guide knew a bit about all areas on Hollywood Blvd. He was of good character. 😀 ……………………..”

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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 from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room. You’ll hear stories of the Wonderland murders, Chateau Marmont, Bugsy Siegel, River Phoenix, celebrity scandals, and reported hauntings, with photos and audio recordings along the way. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“My daughter & I loved this tour- Chris shared so many interesting stories- as we walked along a great stretch of Sunset Blvd. The walk was easy, there were plenty of stopping points and the tour included real photos & audio which added extra drama! Chris is the best- he educates in a twisted, funny way. Loved it!”

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

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

Walk through Hollywood after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Beau Webb, Paul, Matt, or Chris. Hear ghost stories tied to the Pantages Theatre, Knickerbocker Hotel, and Roosevelt Hotel, along with Houdini lore, the Manson murders, and LA serial killer cases. The route begins at the Pantages and ends near Hollywood and Highland.

“This tour was INSANE. Beau, the guide, was beyond knowledgeable. A walking encyclopedia of all things Hollywood. If you’re a random facts kind of person, this is THE tour for you. I tipped Beau quadruple the ticket price because that’s how great he was. I was stunned. Just story after story. Haunted chandeliers, witty one-liners, murder mysteries, this tour has it ALL. 10000/10. Would and will recommend to anyone and everyone. Bravo.”

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4.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

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

Follow guides such as Paul, Damien, and Chris through downtown Los Angeles at dusk, from the 1910 Times bombing site to the Cecil Hotel and Biltmore. Expect true crime, architecture, city history, two optional bar stops, and a compact walking route for up to 15 people. Drinks and gratuities cost extra.

“Fun and informative! Enjoyed the walk and the locations we visited. Comfortable walk, friendly tour guide.”

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5.Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

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

Walk from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room with guide Chris, exploring the Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower Hotel, Comedy Store, Sunset Plaza, and other famous sites. Expect true crime, celebrity scandals, mob history, ghosts, and a photo slideshow. The material is intense and the route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

“Chris is just on top of the information. His preparation was evident. He’s knowledgeable, friendly and has a great sense of humor. He not only recalls all the facts, tidbits & stories, he tells them with enthusiasm and excitement. You can just tell he likes what he’s doing….He loves LA! He then provides additional info about places to eat, drink and hang. I would absolutely recommend his tour(s)! It was a really good time in the heart of Hollywood!”

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6.Dark History and Haunted LA Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 33 reviews · from $69

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jennifer or Jean for a three-hour evening tour of haunted Hollywood and downtown LA. Travel by coach from the Formosa Cafe to Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the Cecil Hotel, Olvera Street, the Biltmore, and more while hearing about the Black Dahlia, Night Stalker, Hillside Strangler, ghosts, and old Hollywood tragedies.

“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

Follow an English-speaking guide through downtown Los Angeles for three hours of true crime, ghosts, and city history. Visit the Biltmore, Hotel Cecil, Clifton’s, the Barclay, and Chinatown Massacre site. Drinks are not included, and the moderate walking route suits visitors age 15 and older.

“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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