St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
Overview
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1 hour
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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 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 at Molly’s bar & restaurants and ends near the Soulard Farmer’s Market
What‘s Included
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St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was super fun and our group had a great time together.
K5750BYoliviaj,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stories were fun yet dark and interesting. Very good if you're into true crime and dark history!
Tim was very...
Kathryn B,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim was very knowledgeable and told very interesting stories! Definitely recommend if you like true crime!
Don‘t Miss this Tour
H1589ODrickm,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The True Crime Tour with Tim was great, I have taken many walking tours through out the world and he was one of the best. Great photos and locations. Recommend to anyone visiting St Louis
Amazing
Haven S,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing kinda cold but we booked in the middle of February learned a lot of new thing. 10/10 would do it again
Fun evening, well worth going!
Teresa M,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fun and Tim is a great speaker. He covered history across a wide range of years and he really brought life to the stories.
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.
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