Investigate the seedy underbelly of downtown LA's past on this murder mystery ghost tour. Listen to your guide's commentary to learn about the city's dark past while visiting stops such as the infamous Hotel Cecil (where the Night Stalker stayed) as well as the Barclay Hotel to hear about the Chinatown Massacre of 1871. Listen to the case of the Black Dahlia and Manson murders, and you'll also stop in a few haunted bars to purchase some cocktails.
- Learn about LA’s dark past through guided commentary
- Evening tour leaves the day free for other activities
- Stop at a few haunted bars for cocktails (own expense)
- Some proceeds from the tour donated to charity
What To Expect
The Real Los Angeles Tours
On this tour you’ll eat learn all the grisly history of LA, including the Cecil Hotel, Black Dahlia and and the Barclay Hotel. You’ll also get the chance to have a drink in one to two haunted bars.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Begin this noir investigation of downtown Los Angeles at the famed Biltmore Hotel, the last place the Black Dahlia was seen alive.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clifton’s Republic
Enter this incredible Los Angeles icon and immediately be transported to a redwood forest, while learning about the corruption of 1930’s Los Angeles.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cecil hotel
Better known as the Cecil Hotel, tragically many have taken their last breath here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
216 W 5th St
Once the grandest hotel in Los Angeles and used by movie stars, Kings and Presidents, the Hotel Alexandria is a haunting hotspot.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Barclay Hotel
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
L A Times Editorial Library
The Los Angeles Times bombing of 1910 was a tragic and important event in LA’s history.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hall of Justice
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Vibiana
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Include
Tour guide
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
Exclude
Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
Alcoholic Beverages
Max group – 10
