St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step into Soulard’s dark past as you uncover St. Louis murders, Mafia stories, and infamous duels on this immersive true crime walking tour.
Explore the cobblestone walks of historic Soulard while uncovering real true crime stories from St. Louis’ dark past.
• Hear chilling tales of gangsters, murders, and riots that shaped the city’s history.
• Visit notorious locations. Hear tales of duels on Bloody Island, and of the city’s violent underworld.
• See historic photos and evidence that bring St. Louis’ true crime legends to life.
• Small-group walking tour with a passionate local guide for an immersive, unforgettable experience.
*CURRENT HOURS
FRIDAY @5:00pm
SATURDAY @5:00pm
SUNDAY @12pm
**additional guests are very welcome JUST SHOW UP!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
What To Expect
Soulard Farmers Market
We will pass by the oldest public market west of the Mississippi and a dozen other historic homes as we stroll through the historic Soulard neighbourhood where more than a few have died and some of our more salacious headlines were born. Our journey begins and ends in front of the International Taphouse at 1711 S. 9th Street.
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St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tme flies
manuelcF2090UU,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable tour guide who made the presentation informative and entertaining. Learned many details of our time which I was not aware. The best crime tour that I have attended.
Historical true crime
554gordonm,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed Tim and his knowledge of true crimes that took place in and around Soulard. I hadn't heard any of the stories before and found it quite fascinating. One hour was a good amount of time; although I wanted to hear more!
Fun and entertaining tour
illbackm,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was an engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. We throughly enjoyed learning about the Soulard neighborhood and the past escapades that have occurred there.
Awesome tour
Frank F,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim is an engaging story teller. The tour was fascinating. It was a pleasant evening walk. Learned some interesting history.
Great tour in the ‘Lou!
Michelle S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour that gave some history that no one in our group had heard about before. It would be a great tour for just about anyone.
Absolutely Wonderful!!!...
Julia L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely Wonderful!!! Great stories, research, history throughout the entire tour!!! Highly recommend!!!
Excellent
michaelrO1627KB,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun activity for all. Great guide—articulate and entertaining. Something unique to do while visiting St Louis. I highly recommend.
Great stories. Well...
Denean V,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great stories. Well presented. Nice pace. Just the right length, both in walking distance & story interest.
This was a fun tour. The...
laurawinkle,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun tour. The stories were interesting and the historical neighborhood had lovely architecture and a great vibe. I would definitely do it again. Tim really brought the past back to life.
Highlight of our trip!
305brookee,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I love true crime and documentaries so this was a no-brainer for us. we had a fantastic time, the stories were entertaining and very interesting. Nothing we’ve ever heard before. definitely would recommend! make sure you get there a little early so you can get a drink to walk with!
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