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Los Angeles Murder Mystery Ghost Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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71 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace downtown Los Angeles’s chilling crime stories, haunted landmarks, and bar legends on a guided 3-hour walking tour.

About this tour

Follow the shadowy stories of downtown Los Angeles on a 3-hour Los Angeles Murder Mystery Ghost Tour. From the Biltmore Hotel, where the Black Dahlia was last seen alive, to the Hotel Cecil, the route traces a city shaped by unsolved crimes, notorious killers, and lingering legends.

Hear about Clifton’s and its founder’s anti-corruption campaign, then continue to the once-grand Alexandria Hotel, where Rudolph Valentino is said to haunt his former penthouse. The tour also visits the Barclay Hotel, the site of the 1871 Chinatown Massacre, and the Halls of Justice, associated with trials involving Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and Charles Manson. Along the way, stop at two haunted bars for about 15 minutes each; cocktails are available to purchase, and guests must be over 21 to order alcohol.

A live English-speaking guide brings the city’s darker history to life on this walking tour. Meet at Historic Broadway Metro Station, arrive 10–15 minutes early, and set out to uncover the stories behind Los Angeles after dark.

Highlights

  • Investigate the noir history of downtown Los Angeles
  • Visit the Biltmore Hotel, where the Black Dahlia was last seen alive
  • Hear chilling stories at the Hotel Cecil and Barclay Hotel
  • Explore the site of the 1871 Chinatown Massacre
  • Stop at two haunted bars for optional cocktails

What's included

Included

  • Tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities; 15–20% is suggested if you enjoy the tour
  • Drinks and cocktails

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Important information

  • Not recommended for children under 15
  • Guests must be over 21 to order alcoholic drinks; the tour is open to guests of all ages
  • Walking tour at a reasonable pace; guests with mobility issues should book a private tour
  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early at Historic Broadway Metro Station, on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Street; latecomers cannot be accommodated
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  • Two bar stops last about 15 minutes each
  • Tour starts at 6 p.m. every Saturday
  • Check dates and times carefully before booking

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

A live guide leads the tour in English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Historic Broadway Metro Station, on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Street.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 10–15 minutes before the start. Latecomers cannot be accommodated.

Can children join the tour?

The tour is not recommended for children under 15. Guests must be over 21 to order alcoholic drinks.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.62 on Viator and 4.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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