Murder N’ Mayhem
Murder N’ Mayhem
4.5
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nomad14
Brighton, UK80 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
My husband and I went on this tour today and had a great time. The tour guide was very knowledgable and passionate who made it fun along with lots of facts. Lovely area to explore too with great spots for lunch at the end.
Written 27 December 2019
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Sporforya
Los Altos, CA43 contributions
Oct 2020
Loved it. Being a fan of crime movies/tv shows, this was just simply a tour I couldn't miss. Loved every bit of it.
Written 21 December 2020
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AbsJ
Melbourne Beach, FL157 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Loved this tour - it is like no other! It is really cool to walk the streets and hear of tales of murder and mayhem from both the distant and not too distant past. Our guide was incredible - can't remember her name (sorry!) but she wore a whole outfit with hat and all to get us into the mood and did an amazing job telling the tales with facts and pizazz.
Written 7 June 2024
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Cyndie S
Romeoville, IL1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
Our tour guide Rae is great as our tour guide and was very informative and detail oriented. How refreshing to have a guide so enthusiastic and passionate about their work. Thank you.
Written 29 May 2024
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Siam255
Los Angeles, CA64 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Marlene was a great guide - very friendly and ensured everybody was good throughout the entire tour. Gave us general history about the area and got the crime stories in there. We weren't hesitant about the tour since we've been to a ghost tour in a different city and it was lacking in multiple ways. But we decided to give this a shot and Marlene changed our minds about our openness to these kinds of tours in the future :D Would do their ghost tour but not in town long enough.
Gave one less star only because there were some moments when we couldn't hear Marlene because of the environment, not her fault. Maybe have a voice amplifier? Marlene did her best and paused when it got too loud in the surroundings - she worked with what was in her control.
Other than that, good experience and great host/guide! Thank you, Marlene!
Gave one less star only because there were some moments when we couldn't hear Marlene because of the environment, not her fault. Maybe have a voice amplifier? Marlene did her best and paused when it got too loud in the surroundings - she worked with what was in her control.
Other than that, good experience and great host/guide! Thank you, Marlene!
Written 26 May 2024
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SageGirl2015
North Platte, NE232 contributions
The content was interesting especially the history. I felt like they were digging deep for crime content. Tour guide, Luna seemed distracted by a lot of other “stuff”. Maybe she has lost her excitement for this tour? I would say to try it for sure. It take you to a cool part of SD with a lot going on for sure!
Written 27 January 2024
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DEPBTC
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
It’s a wonderful walking tour full of interesting tidbits about the Gaslamp in San Diego… and murder! Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. Detective Leila was on the case lolol she was absolutely darling! If anyone asks for the password, it’s BROTHEL!
Written 24 June 2023
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Cecilia B
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
We went on Sunday the 21st of May and had Leila as our guide. She was really interesting, animated, informative but also had sensitivity for the victims. We learnt so much about San Diego's interesting history.
Written 21 May 2023
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Rebecca S
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
I appreciate how she spoke with empathy for the victims. The information gave me an insight into how San Diego started, especially some of it dark sides in history. I was born and raised in San Diego, and I still felt like I learned something new.
Written 13 May 2023
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Exploration7784
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Leila was simply outstanding!!! Both in her knowledge and in her entertainment factor!! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this tour!! Leila wore a headset as the streets were busy with the sounds of daytime noise, so we could hear her very well!! She added extra side highlights that were very fun to listen to. My sisters and I were there in San Diego for 7 days and Leila and this tour were definitely the highlight of our week!! Her boss did even text us to make sure we found the meeting place OK so that was great, too!!! And what a great price!! This tour is a must!!!
Written 18 October 2022
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