The recent "Black Dahlia" tour showcases what makes Esotouric unique. You have three hosts who know their stuff backwards and forwards and who interact in an entertaining way that adds to the macabre charm. You have a well-coordinated narrative (in this case, a reconstruction of "Black Dahlia" Elizabeth Short's life before she become Los Angeles's most celebrated murder victim) which... More

Another great offbeat tour. What a lovely way to spend a rainy Saturday - touring sites of deaths and strange associations in "upscale" Pasadena. Kim is definitely the force and brains behind the research. Richard and Crimebo provided the slants. More

I took the hotel horrors tour with high expectations. I had read the negative reviews but thought I'd take a chance. For almost $60 I was expecting much more. The tour is 4 hours however it feels very padded and could have easily been completed in under 3 hours. Was expecting to go inside more locations rather than just drive... More

This was my second tour in a month.... My first tour they gave out a discount for another tour before a year was up.. I thought.. I better use it before a month or I will forget it! I personally conduct food tours of the world.. I learned a lot to add to my tours with having a second person... More

Would give this zero stars if it was possible. Rude and unfriendly unprofessional and unhelpful. When there are so many other options don't take a risk with this tinpot operation. They took our money in advance then wouldn't let us tour. More

I went on this tour several years a go and had a great time. My husband -- who introduced me to Bukowski in the first place, oh so many years ago -- was sadly disappointed that he couldn't come with me that time, so we finally made a plan and off we went on our very first Bukowski date. Richard... More

I have been fascinated by the death of Elizabeth short since the early 90's so when my wife told me she booked a tour for the Black Dahlia I was excited. Esotouric did not disappoint at all. They left on time, the bus was extremely comfortable, Kim, Joan, and Richard were knowledgeable and approachable. Their wealth of knowledge amazed me... More

My husband and I went on the Black Dahlia tour last weekend. It was enormously entertaining and unexpected. The bus is comfortable, the tour guides are entertaining, and the stories that they tell are almost too strange to be true. It's a great way to see downtown LA, and it's a fascinating way to understand a different time. Not for... More

A big thank you to Richard, Kim and Joan for a fabulous 4 hrs. on a truly special tour of the Los Angeles. We took the "Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare". The three guides were so personable, welcoming and fun. It was to be a surprise birthday gift for my husband. I had no idea of... More