TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
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Pensacola True Crime Walking Tour: Sweet Tea Murders, 75 min
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
AverageTop 49% in Pensacola
2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Pensacola
- 1 hr 15 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Hear five documented Pensacola crime stories on a short, accessible walk led by a retired homicide investigator.
About this tour
Pensacola’s charm holds a darker history of frontier violence and forgotten trials. On the Pensacola True Crime Walking Tour, hear documented local cases rather than theatrical ghost stories, led by Michael Earl Simmons, a retired 30-year Pensacola Police officer, homicide investigator, and author of 15 local crime and history books.
This 75-minute walk explores five authentic killings, including the 1833 assassination of Mayor Salvador Alba, maritime violence, and a mother’s 1914 vengeance. Meet your guide outside The Bodacious Shop at 407 S. Palafox Street, then follow a short route near historic Plaza Ferdinand VII. The walk covers less than one city block along the plaza’s flat perimeter, making the route wheelchair accessible. You’ll also receive commemorative tour cards and have the chance to hear the stories from someone who investigated crimes firsthand.
Choose the Pensacola True Crime Walking Tour for a vivid look at the city’s past. Reserve your place and discover the stories behind its historic streets.
Highlights
- Hear documented crime stories from a retired homicide investigator
- Explore five authentic killings from Pensacola’s past
- Learn about the 1833 assassination of Mayor Salvador Alba
- Walk a short, accessible route near historic Plaza Ferdinand VII
What's included
Included
- 75-minute guided walking tour
- Commemorative tour cards
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5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside The Bodacious Shop at 407 S. Palafox Street, near the corner of Palafox Street and Main Street
- The route covers less than one city block and follows the flat perimeter of Plaza Ferdinand VII
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
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How the score works and rating distribution in Pensacola
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- 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 7.2. Top 49% in Pensacola means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in Pensacola by this score.
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