10 of the Top Crime Tours Around the World

Journey through Chicago's notorious past where gangsters and mobsters ruled the streets from the likes of Al Capone to John Dillinger. Cruise around the Windy City in a luxury bus, exploring Chicago’s most storied crime-related areas like the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, the Loop, and Magnificent Mile. This tour also includes plenty of photo ops, including one in front of a historic courthouse, so have your camera ready.

This grisly Brisbane tour walks you through two centuries’ worth of Brisbane’s criminal history. Peer through dark alleyways and visit the very spots notorious criminals once roamed, including the Mad Butcher of Queen Street, a volatile character in Brisbane history who allegedly confessed to his murder, but only after the wrong person was accused and executed.

During Prohibition, Montreal became known as the Sin City of the North, and on this crime tour, you’ll find out why the city received its scandalous nickname. Learn about historic drug trades, brothels, and the gambling scene that flourished here from the 1920s to the 1950s while exploring Chinatown and other spots that once made up the heart of Montreal’s Red Light District.

Walk through the Queen Anne neighborhood and Pioneer Square—the oldest area in Seattle—and hear the true crime legends of Pioneer Square Pergola, the Pioneer Square Vaults, and Lou Graham's Sporting House, among others. This true crime tour exhibits many stories, including those of the Pang warehouse fire and the Chinatown massacre. Whether it’s your first time in Seattle or you’re a seasoned visitor, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective on the Emerald City.

Take a scenic walk through Boston while hearing dark tales about some of the city’s unfortunate happenings. On this casual walking tour, you’ll witness the residence of Paul Revere; the former headquarters of a mob boss; filming locations from the 2006 crime movie, The Departed; and explore nooks and crannies many locals don’t even know about.

Stroll through the Irish capital while hearing about the city’s criminal past. This alternative walking tour covers everything from kidnappings and art heists to robberies and murders. The escapade ends at St Michan's Church of Ireland, an old church known for its vault, which contains a number of mummified remains.

Uncover the lost histories of murder, Victorian-era detective cases, exorcisms, and bank robberies on this crime tour of Melbourne. Learn about the conviction of the Gun Alley Murder Trial, hear the story of a real-life Jack the Ripper suspect, and solve a unique murder mystery at an address that doesn't exist.

Combine the tasty Italian cuisine of Providence, Rhode Island, with its crime-heavy past on this unique tour. Sip some wine while dining on some tasty grub as you learn about the man who took on a mob boss and later became mayor, the corruption of Rhode Island’s banking system during the 1990s, and the unbelievable story about a police raid that sent an officer through a second-story window.

Rome is known as one of the most haunted cities in the world, and its history of executions, serial killers, and assassinations makes this no surprise. This haunted ghost night tour gives you the opportunity to experience the popular city like never before (not to mention it also includes ghost-hunting equipment), so get ready to summon the spirits of Rome’s most notorious historical figures like Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero.

Experience the streets of London as they appeared in Jack the Ripper’s time with state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™—innovative hand-held projectors that help recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London using spooky moving images and film clips. This creepy walking tour not only sets the scene but also lets you hear the harrowing tales and conspiracy theories of London’s most talked about serial killer.