About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour.
- Drinks/Cocktails are not included.
Itinerary and highlights
The Los Angeles Times bombing of 1910 was a tragic and important event in LA's history.
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.
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.
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.
Once the grandest hotel in Los Angeles and used by movie stars, Kings and Presidents, the Hotel Alexandria is a haunting hotspot.
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.
Enter this incredible Los Angeles icon and immediately be transported to a redwood forest, while learning about the corruption of 1930's Los Angeles.
Begin this noir investigation of downtown Los Angeles at the famed Biltmore Hotel, the last place the Black Dahlia was seen alive.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- The Real Los Angeles Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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