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A True Crime Walking Tour Through Downtown Dallas

14 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Dallas, USA
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On average, this is booked 10 (0.5) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We are Dallas locals, who have researched the history of your city: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We tell your tales with passion, humor, and respect.

Your tour is a true crime tour, we don't trivialize your stories with conspiracies and ghosts. We tell the stories as they happened, and how they shaped your society.

What's Included

  • Admission fee
  • Parking is free at parking meters downtown, though parking lots will require payment.
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Meeting Location

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555 South Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202, USA

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Pegasus Sign

We meet under the big red pegasus, in front of the Omni Hotel!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Hear the history of the Kennedy Memorial, and the learn the dark history of the area, including the first woman hung in Texas.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dallas County Courthouse

Hear some tales about the Old Red Courthouse, some conspiracies, and a crime that changed the fabric of Dallas
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bank of America Tower (pass by)

Lets talk about a massacre that happened in Dallas in 2016, all caught by the Bank of America security cameras.
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Pegasus Plaza

See where the first neon light installation was in the US, and where a lynching changed how the world saw Dallas.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Giant Eyeball

Hear the tale of one of the most depraved serial killers in Dallas.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

AT&T Discovery District

We will talk about some of the darkest parts of Dallas History, in the shadow of the Adolphus Hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pioneer Park Cemetery

We end your tour with a walk through the Pioneer Park Cemetery, hear about how Dallas burnt to the ground, and the aftermath that happened while the city still smoldered.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A True Crime Walking Tour Through Downtown Dallas?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5514930P1

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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Admission fee
  • Parking is free at parking meters downtown, though parking lots will require payment.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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