Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories

Badge of ExcellenceLos Angeles, USA
Slaughter on the Sunset Strip
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Dive into the dark history of one of the most iconic streets in Los Angeles with this true crime and ghost stories tour of Sunset Boulevard. Stroll down Sunset Strip while you listen to the tales of gruesome acts committed by gangsters like Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and the Sunset Killer. Take in haunted landmarks from Chateau Marmont to the Viper Room and learn about their cursed history.
  • A unique way to learn about the history of Sunset Boulevard by night
  • Explore on foot as you listen to tales of true crime and famous hauntings
  • See some of the most iconic landmarks along the Strip up close
  • An evening tour to make the most of your day in Los Angeles

What's Included

  • We provide the guide and the knowledge, you just arrive ready to learn!

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

      We will meet at the corner with the stairs. This is at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. There is a parking lot at the mall and several in the surrounding area.

    Start time

    07:00 PM

    End point

    • 8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA

      The tour ends at the Viper Room. Does NOT end where we began. You can walk back the meeting point in about 20 minutes, take a quick rideshare, or use the bus to quickly return to the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Sunset Boulevard

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chateau Marmont (Pass By)

    The Sunset Trocadero Lounge (Pass By)

    Sunset Strip (Pass By)

    Comedy Store (Pass By)

    Sunset Plaza (Pass By)

    The Viper Room (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • 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.

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    Reviews

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    Great tour
    Michele_O, Dec 2023
    Great tour to explore Sunset. We wanted to walk around but were nervous to do on our own . So was nice to walk with group and to learn so many stories of the past. It was great to see in person everything you read about online.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thank you for taking the tour!
    Super cool and less touristy take on LA Crime
    Lisa_H, Oct 2023
    Honestly better than I could have imagined - mainly thanks to a GREAT tour guide. Chris was on time, on fleek and full of all the cool and less touristy crime stories. Bonus points for spotting a celeb en route. But really cannot recommend this tour highly enough, book in, you won't regret it. I will look out for the downtown version of this next time I am back in LA.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thank you so much for taking the tour and this super nice review!
    Best Tour On The Sunset Strip
    Kate_K, Oct 2023
    Our Visit To The Sunset Tower Hotel Was An Incredibly Awesome Experience….The Dimly Lit Tower Bar Set The Mood For An Incredible Story About The Gangsters & Hollywood Elite Who Called This Place Home.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thank you so much for taking the tour!
    Chris runs a great tour!
    Richard_L, Sep 2023
    Great job by Chris. Knowledgeable, informed, and involved with his tour guests. Effective narration, great anecdotes, and a real professional.
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Thank you so much for taking the tour! Your review is really appreciated!
    Best tour ever
    Kim_O, Sep 2023
    This tour was wonderful! A great way to see the Sunset Strip and learn a lot about the creation and history of LA. Chris (and Odin!) was an amazing guide, with encyclopaedic knowledge of all things LA. He made the tour so much fun, was engaging and had a great story telling style. Will absolutely recommend to everyone I know, and I can’t wait to come back to LA to take as many others as I can! Thank you!
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Thank you!!! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the tour!
    Chris is the best tour...
    Brandi_S, Sep 2023
    Chris is the best tour guide in LA. He is so knowledgeable and funny and keeps you so interested!!!!
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Thank you for taking the Sunset Strip tour! I'm so happy you liked it and it was great to see you again!
    A lot of fun!
    Jenny_I, Jul 2023
    I had a great time on the Haunted Hollywood tour with Beau! He was very knowledgeable and witty and made an effort to make sure everyone on the tour enjoyed themselves. I was travelling solo and he gave me a great restaurant recommendation for dinner. Very accommodating company with great communication - highly recommend!
    Response from Host, Aug 2023
    Thank you for taking both the Haunted Hollywood and Sunset Strip True Crime tours!
    Amazing and fun tour!
    Aaron_L, Jun 2023
    This was a great tour! Chris was an amazing guide…very knowledgeable and friendly! We heard stories that we haven’t heard before and went into a lot of depth on ones we have. It was a really fun tour that gave us a bit of an insight on the seedier side of the Sunset Strip. (On a side note, we passed a blocked off area with blood on the sidewalk…nice touch! 😂)
    Response from Host, Jun 2023
    Thank you! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour!
    Awesome tour
    Kim_s, Oct 2022
    Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the criminal history of L.A. & he is a ton of fun to be with. We have taken 3 of his tours and plan on more! 👍😃
    Response from Host, Oct 2022
    Thank you so much!!! It was great to see you again and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour!
    Great tour guide, very enthusiastic and welcoming, fab stories, he was so knowledgeable
    Michael_H, Oct 2022
    Probably the wonderland gang although to be honest it was all interesting loved hearing about it all
    Response from Host, Oct 2022
    Thank you so much for taking the tour! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and hearing about the Wonderland Gang. That's one of the most intense crimes in our history. Take care and have a great time here in LA!

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