The 12 Best True Crime 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 Hollywood Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre with a guide such as Beau, Kyle, or Paul. Expect celebrity history, true crime, ghost stories, and stops at famous Hollywood landmarks. The tour is lively and detailed, but it leans more toward Hollywood history than pure hauntings.

“I would recommend it definitely especially if you like a good story, I found out about interesting Hollywood history I never knew, it was entertaining to hear some crime stories and a learn about a few "hauntings". I recommend for people who have good attention span, since the stories are long and detailed.”

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2.Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

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

Join Chris for a two-hour evening walk from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room. Hear stories tied to the Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower, the Comedy Store, and River Phoenix, with photos, audio, local history, and reported hauntings along the way.

“Born and raised Angelina and saw some views and heard some stories. I never knew. It was a fun night with a very informative guide. The stories were varied and interesting with the exception of an occasional fly by police helicopter or gunning engine on the street, heard everything and loved it.”

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3.Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour in LA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Ride through Los Angeles in a Cadillac funeral limousine while guides Blaze, Ansley, or Adam explain the Manson case, its victims, and the 1960s culture around it. You’ll visit the Tate-Polanski and LaBianca locations, former Spahn Ranch, and a Dennis Wilson-associated site.

“What an enjoyable experience! Adam was so warm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful throughout the tour. The car was beautiful and comfortable too. We learned so much about the Manson Family and their evil crimes. Adam’s approach is from a historical perspective, allowing us a glimpse into the culture of the period, presenting the facts of the case and the many theories posed by investigators in the decades since. We came away even more fascinated than before. Highly recommended!”

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

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

Walk through Hollywood for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Beau, Paul, or Matt. Hear true crime and ghost stories at the Pantages Theatre, Knickerbocker Hotel, and Roosevelt Hotel, then finish near Hollywood and Highland.

“Paul was an outstanding guide! The tour included a good mix of true crime and ghost stories, as well as a few humorous tales. Paul even indulged my special request at the tour’s end to find a particular celebrity’s hand prints. I 100% recommend this tour.”

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5.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

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

Walk through downtown Los Angeles with guides such as Chris, Damien, and Paul, tracing the Black Dahlia, the Cecil Hotel, the Chinatown Massacre, and other dark chapters. You’ll visit two bars for optional drinks, enter select historic buildings when possible, and finish near Pershing Square.

“Fantastic and fascinating, Chris made it so interesting, was so knowledgeable not just the murders and mysteries but architecture too. Would highly recommend this tour”

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6.Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

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

Walk from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room with guide Chris, hearing true-crime and ghost stories tied to the Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower, The Comedy Store, and other famous stops. A slideshow, sharp LA history, and mature subject matter make this best for adults who enjoy dark stories.

“Chris has been the best guide I ever had. He has a huge knowledge of LA in general and is a great person to spend time with as well.”

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7.Hollywood Cocktails and True Crime Tour: 3 Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

At 6 p.m., join The Haunt Ghost Tours for a 2.5-hour walk through Hollywood’s darker past. Guides such as Trevor and Stephanie connect Black Dahlia lore, old Hollywood crime, and three included drinks at Boardner’s, a rooftop bar at Madame Tussauds, and the Hollywood Roosevelt.

“My husband and I signed up on a whim, eager to try something new and to get to know our city a little better, and our tour guide, Stephanie, did not disappoint! It was a drizzly night, which only added to the spooky atmosphere and made the experience even more fun. Neither of us are true crime buffs, so much of the information was completely new to us, and Stephanie made it absolutely fascinating. She has a genuine passion not just for true crime and history, but for the Hollywood area as a whole, which really came through in her storytelling.”

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8.Hollywood Horror Story: The Black Dahlia Funeral Limo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Join Grave Line Tours at Ovation Hollywood for a three-hour ride in a Cadillac Fleetwood funeral limo. The route follows Black Dahlia locations, suspect connections, and long-standing myths, with a research-driven approach for true crime fans and history buffs.

“Very thorough and exciting. Going again Smooth ride Comfortably cadi I luv the sequence. Very important to understand.”

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9.Walk Through Hollywood’s True Crime and Death

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk through Hollywood’s darker past with guide Kyle or another accredited English-speaking guide. In 45 minutes to an hour, visit six sites tied to celebrity deaths, crime, and Hollywood lore, including the Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Roosevelt, Highland Gardens Hotel, Magic Castle, and the Hollywood Ripper’s former home.

“Very easily walkable tour of Hollywood for my gf and I (I’d definitely bring some water if it’s a hot LA summer unless you’re okay paying for an overpriced water bottle from a vendor). Our Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the subject matter and comfortable answering questions. If you’re interested in true crime stories or are looking to fill in an hour of your time with a unique experience in Hollywood I would recommend.”

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10.O.J. Simpson & Menendez Brothers True Crime Driving Tour of L.A.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Ride through West Los Angeles in a funeral limousine with guide Blaze, tracing the O.J. Simpson and Menendez brothers cases. You’ll visit homes, workplaces, nightlife sites, the UCLA connection, and key locations from the 1994 Bronco chase, with visual background material on your phone and a coffee break midway.

“I went on the Grave Line Tours Westside Gory tour with Blaze as our guide and it was great value for money.”

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11.L.A. Mafia History Tour: Gangsters, Mobsters & Crime Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Follow Los Angeles mob stories through Hollywood, from Handsome Johnny Roselli’s office and the Hollywood YMCA to the Formosa Cafe vault and the Godfather horse-head house. Guide Blaze is known for sharp storytelling and humor. The three-hour tour costs $93.08 and includes a maximum of eight people.

“We wanted to take the Manson or Black Dahlia tour but we had limited time and the Gangster’s Paradise was the only tour on offer. We figured it would be fun anyway and we were right! Driving around Hollywood in a classic funeral limo is never a bad way to spend an afternoon. We learned some weird stuff about LA history and had a blast. Thank you, Blaze for your wit and insight!”

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12.Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $93

Ride from Hollywood in a vintage funeral limousine through Cielo Drive, Chatsworth, and Los Feliz. Your English-speaking ghostly guide explains the Manson Family murders with original audio, crime scene and autopsy images, and time for questions. Ansley and Blaze are among the guides associated with this experience.

“It was Brilliant and so enjoyable and Ansley was a great guide and so entertaining”

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