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DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

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On our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour we go on an investigation of the noir underbelly of Los Angeles – and enjoy cocktails in two haunted bars. First we visit the Biltmore Hotel, the last place the Black Dahlia was seen alive. Next we stop at Clifton’s and learn about the anti-corruption drive of its Christian founder (who had a few secrets of his own). After that it's the Hotel Cecil, which has a hellish history of murders, suicides and killers (including the Night Stalker). From there we move to the once grand Alexandria Hotel, where Rudolph Valentino’s ghost still haunts his old penthouse, then the Barclay Hotel, home to two serial killers and the scene of some brutal murders. We visit the site of the Chinatown Massacre of 1871, before the tour finishes at the Halls of Justice, site of many trials including those of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and Charles Manson. * Tour starts 6pm every Saturday
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  • Tour guide
  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
  • Drinks/Cocktails are not included.
Departure Point

Historic Broadway Station, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA The guide will be will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins, at Historic Broadway Metro Station, on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Street We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are more guests.

Return Details

Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Verenigde Staten The tour ends at Pershing Square Metro Station and 5 minutes walk from the meeting point.

  • 202 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Verenigde Staten
    The Los Angeles Times bombing of 1910 was a tragic and important event in LA's history.
    10 minutes
  • 211 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Verenigde Staten
    The scene of many famous trials, the most well known of which was probably Charles Manson's. The morgue here has also been one of the final resting places for many stars.
    10 minutes
  • 214 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Verenigde Staten
    Los Angeles' first Catholic cathedral, this historic building from 1885 was built near the scene of one of the largest mass lynchings in US history. We look at the Chinatown Massacre of 1871.
    10 minutes
  • 103 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Verenigde Staten
    The historic Barclay Hotel was used by the first President to visit Los Angeles, shortly before he was assassinated, but it's also been a temporary home to no less than 2 serial killers.
    10 minutes
  • 216 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Verenigde Staten
    Once the grandest hotel in Los Angeles and used by movie stars, Kings and Presidents, the Hotel Alexandria is a haunting hotspot.
    10 minutes
  • S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90061, USA
    Often known as the Suicide Hotel, tragically many have taken their last breath here. The Cecil Hotel has featured in numerous documentaries and TV shows.
    10 minutes
  • 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, Verenigde Staten
    Enter this incredible Los Angeles icon and immediately be transported to a redwood forest, while learning about the corruption of 1930's Los Angeles.
    15 minutes
  • 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
    Begin this noir investigation of downtown Los Angeles at the famed Biltmore Hotel, the last place the Black Dahlia was seen alive.
    15 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
  • We can go into two different bars for cocktails on this tour, each for 15 minutes. You do have to be over 21 y.o. to order an alcoholic drink – but you don’t have to be over 21 y.o. to do this tour.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
kimwV7714KS
12 Jul 2023
The guide (and owner) was nice and had a great accent. But he spent at least ten minutes at the start telling all of us not to be critical of the tour or tour guide and on and on about making it a positive experience that was a big red flag. We had some knowledge of downtown LA and basics of the crimes so it was disappointing on the tour to have much of it be word for word Wikipedia info or just his conjecture "I think . . " or sweeping generalizations. There wasn't the historical aspect and much more opinion but not based on anything specific. It was way too long for what was covered and ended in a bleak part of town at night so as women we had to uber or walk back alone to our car parked near the start of the tour. He would be wise to make it more of a loop and end closer to the start, and do more in depth research, or tighten it up and cover it. The bar stop was unnecessary, fine, but didn't add much. We've been on other similar tours and this one was disappointing based on the good reviews. It was fine, we wouldn't have walked around these areas of DTLA by ourselves, but it didn't add to what we already knew from looking at Wikipedia before. The long speech at the start about not criticizing the host makes me think we are not alone. Still tipped him and he was fine, but it could be much better. Not much about "ghosts" and very superficial covering of crimes and why significant. It was fine if you didn't know anything I guess and he was nice enough so debated leaving a review at all since it wasn't awful and we got our steps in (!) but hope this helps someone decide and maybe he will beef it up for future groups and not lecture them about their behavior (never had a tour guide give a speech like that before ever, it wasn't needed).
mandyv878
21 May 2023
I cannot give our tour guide, Chris, enough praise! We had the most amazing experience and learned so much about the history of LA. Chris was able to answer the most obscure questions, kept us completely engaged and even gave us recommendations for places to visit in LA. The tour itself was incredibly interesting, well-paced and had a very relaxed vibe. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone - in a group, couple or solo, this tour has you covered. Thanks again, Chris! Your passion and enthusiasm is absolutely infectious.
dallasm641
14 May 2023
Chris was an awesome guide and story teller that includes a lot of the history of DTLA. It is a walking tour of down town LA that shows all the beautiful architecture of the turn of the century buildings.
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