San Francisco, CA 
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From $25 Vintage Murder and Mystery True Crime Tour of San Francisco
Once Upon a Crime
Did you know some of San Francisco’s iconic buildings have histories as terrible as they are stunning? The Golden City has its share of true crime stories that will surprise you.
The hilly streets of San Francisco are lined with some of the most exquisite architecture of the 19th century. Tastefully embellished homes and buildings of the Edwardian, Italianate, and Classic Revival styles call back to a sepia-tinted postcard view of West Coast elegance. Yet these historical structures of centuries past are the backdrop for shocking tales of famous crimes, serial killers, assassination attempts, and cold-blooded murders.
“This tour was mind-blowing! I had no idea some of these crazy events happened in San Francisco.”
What is the Vintage Murder and Mystery True Crime Tour of San Francisco About?
Backed by carefully-researched documentation and anecdotal evidence, the San Francisco True Crime Tour will shock and intrigue you with a collection of the Golden City’s most scandalous crimes and tantalizing tales. Be enthralled as expert guides take you on an exciting exploration of some of the most tragic crime scenes and vice districts of San Francisco’s past, complete with unheard-of facts involving murder sprees, crimes of passion, and haunting legends.
What You Will See on This Tour:
This walkable tour takes you on an exploration of the most famous murders and shocking crimes in San Francisco’s history, among them:
- The foiled assassination at the Westin St. Francis
- The tragic deaths at Maiden Lane
- The headless horseman of the Old Press Club
- The murderous resident of the Bristol Hotel
- And so much more…
Professional tour guides will reveal new insights and salacious details of San Francisco’s most notorious crime scenes and the sinister tales they inspired.
Join us on our exploration of the darker side of San Francisco’s history and get a peek at the actual sites of its legendary criminal activity.
“I like killing people because it is so much fun. It is more fun than killing wild game in the forest because man is the most dangerous animal of them all.”
- Zodiac Killer
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Tickets
Entry ticket
Additional Info
Meeting point address: Lotta's Fountain at Market St. and Kearny St.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Parking: We suggest parking at the Hearst Parking Garage at 155 Stevenson St.
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Location:
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April Murphy
Verified Customer
April 19th 2024
"Jamie was great, my 11YO had the time of her life. Very informative, great conversations."
Important Information
Arrival
Please arrive to the designated meeting location before your tour’s start time, or they may leave without you! Your email confirmation will verify map and meeting location.
Easy E-Check in
No need to print anything out. Just show up, and the tour guide will mark you present! Please save your email confirmation handy on your phone for reference.
Daily Availability
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Walking Tour
This tour is a walking tour.
