DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

Overview

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

City: Los Angeles

Fri 25 Jul

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Starting at $60.00

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Fri 25 Jul

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour guide

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (62)

Camela_C

Nov 2024

My friend and I look for ghost or scary tours for Halloween every year. Our guide Damien is a great story teller. This was more of a murder story tour but well worth it, learning the history of downtown LA is eye opening.

jackiev799

Oct 2024

My friend and I really enjoyed the tour. I'm a native DTLAngeleno so it was great to hear and learn more in-depth stories and details about staples like the Cecil Hotel and the Barclay Hotel. Damien was a great tour guide and did his best to keep us on schedule and safe in some areas that others might deem too shady. A great tour for locals and tourists alike.

Lady_D

Sep 2024

Damien D. was very knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. Walking thru skidrow and seeing the Cecil Hotel was the highlight of the tour!