Recent Searches
Clear
Close
Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles
See More
See More
Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles
See More

Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles

star-4.555 Reviews
|
Los Angeles, United States
icon2 hours  (approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English
icon2 hours  (approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English

Don’t worry—here are some similar options

icon2 hours  (approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Overview

Commune with the ghosts of Los Angeles past during this 2-hour guided walking tour celebrating the haunted history of the city’s downtown. This sun-drenched California city may seem like nothing but good times and care-free vibes, but it harbors a wealth of dark secrets. Discover the dark side of the City of Angels as told through its most infamous murders, unsolved crimes and baffling mysteries. As you walk you’ll learn about highlights like the Chinatown Massacre of 1871, the L.A. Times bombing, the tale of the Black Dahlia and more.
  • Explore the spooky history of downtown Los Angeles during this haunted walking tour
  • Learn the surprising dark side that hides beneath the glamorous facade of this sun-kissed city
  • Discover some of the city's most gruesome murders, unsolved crimes, and strange mysteries
  • Revisit events like the Chinatown Massacre of 1871, L.A. Times bombing, and the story of the Black Dahlia
  • Great way to explore a different side of Los Angeles culture
Saved to wishlist!
Book Now
Local guide
424 N Main St , 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Open in Google Maps

We meet outside of the Pico House (424 N. Main Street 90012) off Olvera Street plaza. Nearest Metro Rail station - Union Station off the Metro Red, Purple or Gold Lines. Nearest Parking - Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street 90012), 10 minute walk.

6:30 PM
532 S Olive St , 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Open in Google Maps

The tour ends at Pershing Square (532 S. Olive Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • The tour ends at Pershing Square (532 S. Olive Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.
  • Parental guidance is advised due to the nature of the stories and graphics shown during the tour
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY LA Walking Tours
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.

Learn more about cancellations.

Traveler Photos

See More
See More

Traveler Tips

  • "This is an offbeat tour that is packed with great stories and legends surrounding downtown L.A. An absolute must when visiting L.A." See review
  • "If you're stuck on tours to choose then we can well recommend you choose this one." See review

Reviews

4.5
star-4.5
55 Reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
4
3 stars
5
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Reviews by Viator travelers

Showing 1-10 of 55 reviews
star-5
Great experience!
Adriana_G
, Apr 2022
Neil gave great insight about the history of LA, its hotels, and murder mysteries. His enthusiasm and passion for history kept me engaged and curious the whole time. I would definitely recommend this tour!
... MoreLess
star-5
Ghost tour with visual aides
Samantha_G
, Apr 2022
Neil was a great guide with a lot of information! The use of visuals helped to bring the stories to life. Highly recommend!
... MoreLess
star-5
Guide Makes Tour Riveting
Sally_S
, Apr 2022
The guide makes a tour. Our guide Neil had great command over his material, was energetic, enthusiastic, well pre-pared, friendly & helpful. I’m giving the tour five stars ⭐️ because of these qualities. Personally, I chose Haunted Houses because I couldn’t make the LA Downtown Art & Architecture tour. But everyone else on the tour was into the Haunted House & Murder aspects, and they loved it!! Much discussion and theories of unsolved murders.
... MoreLess
star-4
Fabulous tour. The tour...
shannon_s
, Nov 2021
Fabulous tour. The tour guide was amazing. The tour didn’t stop where we started so we had to walk through skid row by ourselves for 30 mins alone n in LA unexpectedly. This was my first time in downtown LA and it was just me and my sister. Everything else was amazing!!
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Thanks for joining us! The tour does not end where it starts and should have been noted on the ticket. We repeat this information again at the start of the tour so people are made aware.
... MoreLess
star-5
Haunted Tales was a great...
Liz_J
, Nov 2021
Haunted Tales was a great evening. Neel was a perfect guide! He kept us captivated with his stories, highlighted them with pictures, and was so informative. I definitely recommend this tour.
... MoreLess
star-5
Well done!
Cathleen_M
, Oct 2021
Neil is a very informative guide. He took us to the nuclear fallout shelter and described in detail the length and direction.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Neel is an awesome tour guide
Shivaan_M
, Oct 2021
Lots of fun with a well educated tour guide that knew a lot about the city and it’s dark history. Would definitely recommend.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
10/10
Alexandra_V
, Oct 2021
A great tour jam-packed with interesting facts and information! We loved that tour really stuck to the history and grim stories of Los Angeles — no cheesy “ghost” moments. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend to anyone considering a walking tour!
... MoreLess
star-5
Adventure w a friend
Tabitha_O
, Oct 2021
Our tour guide Neel was very informative and personable. Didn’t feel like a tour, felt like a fun adventure with a friend. The tour was for my soon to be 9year old sons bday, he’s fascinated w ghosts. This tour did not disappoint. Best part was all the information was real, it actually happened.
... MoreLess
star-5
A dream of old LA
Marina_S
, Sep 2021
We were running alittle late but our guide Neel waited for us. I love the more intimate tour with only one other couple walking with us. I checked a haunted toured of LA of my bucket list! It was a great and fun experience
... MoreLess
star-5
Great tour
Benjamin_B
, Sep 2021
Neel our tour guide was awesome! A wealth of information. I would definitely recommend this tour. Keep in mind this is a walking tour. So,wear your best running or walking shoes.
... MoreLess
star-5
Fantastic Tour
Paul_H
, Sep 2021
My wife and I are LA residents, but wanted to see a different side of downtown. Neel made the haunted and macabre side of Hollywood come to life for us. Highly recommended!
... MoreLess
star-5
Los Angeles will blow you away
Stacey_B
, Sep 2021
This tour is one of my favorites of all time. I highly recommend for anyone who loves true crime. You learn about unsolved mysteries, history of building and myths that turned out to be true. This tour came complete with videos and articles to back up all the information. Los Angeles will blow you away....
... MoreLess
star-5
Great date night
Jason_B
, Sep 2021
Had a great time walking around the area and hearing the creepy, scary stories that happened over the years
... MoreLess
star-5
Amazing!
Angelic_M
, Aug 2021
It was a really good tour. Loved the tour guides enthusiasm and just over all was a fun experience. The tour guide even stayed after until my friends and I got safely into an Uber. Overall great experience. Would definitely do another tour again.
... MoreLess
star-5
Good look at downtown from the mass murder perspective
Amy_J
, Aug 2021
It was hard to choose between the Hollywood and the downtown ghost tours, so I did both. Hollywood was more about ghosts. The downtown tour was historically interesting and complex. The guide has done a lot of research on the history of LA and covers the downtown from the atrocities of the early settlers up through the Black Dahlia and serial killers of recent years. The last hour of the tour focuses on the bloody history of the famous downtown hotels. Our group was small, which was really nice because we could hear everything and we never had to worry about keeping up.
... MoreLess
star-5
Love the LA Dark Tour!
Hannah_G
, Jul 2021
I loved it! As a native I thought I knew everything about this city, but even I was surprised by some of the stories! Our host was very well informed, engaging, and entertaining. It'll be an awesome activity for visitors!
... MoreLess
star-5
7.23.2021 #1 Haunted/Ghost Tour in LA!
Deborah_W
, Jul 2021
❤️ BEST tour guide Neel and MOST informed guide for Haunted ghost tales in LA by far! Just know with Neel, you are safe, comfortable and at the end of tour? Your NOT left wondering how or what direction you need to go home ❤️
... MoreLess
star-5
Awesome thing to try when in LA.
Ibaad_R
, Jul 2021
Great tour. Guide was excellent, and there was a good bit of history built in as well. Would absolutely try other tours from this agency.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Fun and informative. Lots to google later!
Chris_T
, Jun 2021
Some haunting “stuff”, but also some “underground” history. A good blend. Wear good shoes for walking. Took us a full 2 hours.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful

Compare Similar Experiences

Current
Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles
Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles
star-4.555
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$0.00
Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
star-43
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$35.00
Small-Group Haunted Hollywood Tour
star-4.544
1 hour
Free Cancellation
From
$28.50
Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour
star-4.5300
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$75.00
Downtown Los Angeles Architecture Walking Tour
star-540
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$35.00
Los Angeles Area Private Transfer To Downtown Los Angeles.
star-00
N/A
Free Cancellation
From
$89.00
Official Hollywood Sign Hike: Walk to the Hollywood Sign on this LA Tour
star-5216
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$28.00
Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour
star-584
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$35.00
Central Downtown LA Tour
star-54
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$50.00

Explore Similar Things to Do

City ToursGhost & Vampire ToursWalking ToursWalking & Biking ToursCultural & Theme ToursTours & SightseeingLos AngelesCity Tours - CaliforniaGhost & Vampire Tours - CaliforniaWalking Tours - CaliforniaCity Tours - Santa MonicaGhost & Vampire Tours - Santa MonicaWalking Tours - Santa MonicaCity Tours - Long BeachGhost & Vampire Tours - Long BeachWalking Tours - Long BeachCategory

Attractions in Los Angeles

San Pedro Tours & TicketsUnion Station Tours & TicketsHollywood Forever Cemetery Tours & TicketsWhisky a Go Go Tours & TicketsTravel Town Museum Tours & TicketsMelrose Avenue Tours & TicketsCapitol Records Building Tours & TicketsAutry Museum of the American West Tours & TicketsEl Capitan Theatre Tours & TicketsGrammy Museum Tours & TicketsDorothy Chandler Pavilion Tours & TicketsMarvin Braude Bike Trail Tours & TicketsHollywood Bowl Tours & TicketsHammer Museum Tours & TicketsThe Magic Castle Tours & TicketsGreystone Mansion and Park Tours & TicketsUniversity of Southern California (USC) Tours & TicketsRipley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood Tours & TicketsThird Street Promenade Tours & TicketsPacific Design Center (PDC) Tours & Tickets