Dark Side

Welcome to Brussels as you've never experienced it before! Behind the pristine facades and countless chocolate stores, there lies a dark and bloody past that is rarely discussed. During this evening tour illuminated by lantern light, you'll explore the city's rich history while delving into the tales of revolts, forgotten heroes, executions and torture techniques. Get away from the main tourist attractions and immerse yourself for 2 hours in the chilling and tragic history of the capital of Europe. This unique experience will leave you with the best view of the city and memories that will last a lifetime. IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind that our evening tour is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot. Enjoy the tour!

In this tour we’ll show you the hidden side of Florence, with stories of ghosts, murders, betrayals and curiosities that go beyond the typical history of the city. Have you ever heard about the Monster of Florence, one of the bloodiest serial killers ever? Are you curious about florentine superstitions, conspiracies, unexplained things, saints, miracles or tortures? If so, this is the tour for you. We just warn that some topics may hurt some sensitivities and may not be suitable for a public under 18. Come with us and discover the side of Florence that doesn’t appear in tourist guides, so disturbing, lurid and unsettling that will make you have a sleepless night. ha ha ha

Discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of Bruges on an evening walking tour with an expert local guide. Get off the beaten track to learn about the history and mystery of Bruges and discover a side of the city most tourists never get to see. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and in the end you'll receive a coupon for a complimentary beer (buy 1 drink, get 1 free beer) in a local pub called the Bauhaus! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform, so please bring cash money to reward the guide if you enjoyed the tour.

Join our evening tour of Ghent and discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of our city with an experienced and passionate local guide. We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h we will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Gent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of Gent and perhaps some new friends! If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash to reward the guide. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

During the Shinjuku Night Walking Tour, you will experience the craziest part of Tokyo nightlife and the Japanese drinking culture – see the Red Light District and MORE! Come join the most interesting night tour of Tokyo!

Dare to walk the haunted heart of Key West—where the veil between the living and the dead is razor-thin. Your journey begins sweetly enough at River Street Sweets… but don’t let your guard down. From the cursed corridors of The Artist House—once home to the infamous Robert the Doll—to the haunted grounds of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, something watches from the shadows. At Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, the air grows heavier with every step, while La Concha Hotel and Marrero’s Guest Mansion echo with screams that never made it into the history books. You'll pass on to the ghost-infested Oldest House, and the lush but sinister Audubon House, where spirits cling to the past. Your final stop? Captain Tony’s Saloon—built on bones, soaked in legend, and still home to the dead. This is not just a tour… it’s a test of courage.

Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your local guide. This walking tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 1.5h tour you will discover the city from a different perspective with its hidden gems and unique sights. Are you looking for adventure and breathtaking panoramic views? Would you like to hear some medieval legends or “spicy” stories from the Red Light District? Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion for the city to make your time truly special! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash money. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

**AirBnB Award Winning Tour** Discover the chilling true stories behind Rome’s most haunted sites on the city’s original and award-winning ghost tour. Led by expert storytellers, this after-dark walk through Rome’s eerie backstreets uncovers tales of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits. Hear the tragic story of Giordano Bruno, burned alive in Campo de’ Fiori, and the legend of Donna Olimpia, the powerful noblewoman whose ghost is said to haunt the Vatican's nightmares and the city streets. Visit a macabre church filled with skulls and secrets, and learn about poisoners, mystics, and popes who refused to stay dead.

Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen.  Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight.  Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!  

Start your adventure at the Capuchin Crypt, a place adorned with the skeletal remains of past inhabitants. Stand in awe before the Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece that echoes tales of wishes; toss a coin to ensure your return to Rome. Continue your odyssey through the cobbled streets, arriving at the Pantheon, where ancient myths intertwine with reality. In Piazza Navona, your guide will talk about the spectral presences lingering within the palaces facing the square, adding an ethereal layer to the splendid surroundings. Stroll through Campo dei Fiori to learn about the impressive but sad history of Giordano Bruno. The tour concludes in a church steeped in mystery. Your guide will unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place, leaving you with a sense of wonder as you reflect on the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Eternal City.

This tour is both a visit of Valletta, impressive during the night, and a tour through the most spectral and mysterious side, the ghosts which inhabit it.

Join our Private Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Gent of and discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of our city with an experienced and passionate local guide. We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h you will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Ghent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of our beloved city!

On the Osaka Night Free Walking Tour, you'll uncover a different side of Japan. We’ll explore Osaka's historic 'getto' area and its largest red-light district, which spans over 400 years of history. This tour delves into the hidden and shadowed aspects of Japanese society.

Prepare yourself for witches, ghosts, murderers and the pure misery of living in Medieval Times. Cologne today is known as a welcoming city—full of culture, music, drinking, and happiness. But it hasn’t always been that way. Discover the darker side of Cologne’s history and the city's Medieval past with a few jumps to some more recent history. Departing from Heumarkt, stroll through Cologne's historic city center as you listen to stories and legends from the Dark Ages from murderers from the north to Cologne's most haunted house. Learn about the witches that kicked off Cologne's Witch hunts and helped bring them to a close while in standing with views of the Dom at night. Hear how the Devil helped and hindered the construction of the Cathedral and how one woman helped thwart Satan and another created the city. Get to know the zombies, thiefs and doomed souls of the black plague as well as what killed Cologne's Robin Hood. All this and more with us on the Dark Side of the Dom!

Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your private guide. This private tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 2h tour you will discover the city from a different perspective with its hidden gems and unique sights. Are you looking for adventure and breathtaking panoramic views? Would you like to hear some medieval legends or “spicy” stories from the Red Light District? Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion for the city to make your time truly special! Included: Grote Markt, The Stone Castel, Red Light District, rooftop of MAS Museum, The Old Port, St. Paul’s Church, a trendy modern area called “The Island” and many more

Who would have imagined that such a light-hearted and fun-loving place as Waikiki could have such a troubled past? Restless spirits tell terrible tales. Headless victims of human sacrifice skulk in the shadows of Kapiolani Park. Torch-lit processions of Night Marchers wend their way up the beach to the temple of human sacrifice at Diamond Head. A construction worker is struck by a skull sent flying in a freakish windstorm. Hotel suites replete with ghosts and growling noises. All this and more awaits you in our sojourn to the Dark Side of Waikiki.

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole – The Cajuns – Mardi Gras and Carnival – Pirates – Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

What do people usually say about Zurich? Switzerland's financial heart… The city of bankers and shoppers… The streets where everyone is in a hurry… We invite you to get to know a radically different Zurich. Think 500 years back and imagine a medieval city with medieval customs. An executioner lives somewhere nearby, across the street they are taking a woman suspected of witchcraft to prison, and not very far away the city council is deciding on how to execute the guy who stole four bags of salt. Do you want to see and find out where people were tortured in Zurich and how, where the pillory was located and where executions took place? We will not only guide you through the key places associated with this dark side of the city, but also tell the true story of the real people. You will learn how stoically the beautiful Elsbeth, suspected of witchcraft, endured torture, how cruelly the maid Adelheid was executed, and how rich Agatha did not manage to escape a death sentence.

A flickering candlelight into the darkest recesses of Chester’s 2,000-year heritage, illuminating tales of plague, poltergeists and religious persecution amongst others. It’s a 90-minute walking tour, hosted early evening, and a storytelling stroll with plenty of dark humour and Horrible Histories-style tale. Dark Chester runs special tours during the Chester Heritage Festival, including visits to places associated with dark tales.Please contact me for details, and follow my Instagram @darkchestertour for images and videos from the tour. Join me and let’s take a walk on the dark side.

This "Dark Side of Florence" walking tour offers an intriguing exploration of the city's shadowy past. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this tour takes you beyond the well-known tourist spots to uncover the darker aspects of Florence’s history, from political intrigue to mysterious deaths. The small group size ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to delve deep into the stories that have shaped this Renaissance city. Please note: Due to the nature of the tour, it is not wheelchair accessible.