I love the variety and amount of puzzles. Very engaging and perfect for groups of varying sizes

This TOUR is misleading and unprofessional. The who Dunn it scavenger hunt description does NOT state it is a walking TOUR, and eludes to visiting popular destinations while solving the murder. Also says it's wheelchair accessable- it's the sidewalk where people and bars are! No food or drinks are served on the tour? It's a WALKING TOUR PASSING BARS & FOOD PLACES, WAIT!! It is not a TOUR either? No one's takes you on a TOUR, no one follows you in this "tour". 2nd- There is a satchel bag to carry around with a clipboard and papers on it with addresses to buildings to walk to, the texts I will upload says" They had 4 satchels ready (4 people in group) YET Leila only gave the group 1 to I Guess share which made it impossible to work as a team to solve anything, as well as you MUST have your cell phone to put answers in to get the next Clue" which just told you what building is next! Dumb and there is nothing collected at each stop as a scavenger hunt should have! 3rd- Leila sent rude and ignorant texts to her boss- and me showing how she was referring to my family and never apologized- which is again unprofessional and disrespectful, and made resist comments like "those people" and are 90% Criminal in her opinion!! I responded to her uneducated opinion, and her boss should have as well. 4- The Pub they promote was horrible and had not even brought our drinks after 30 min, the security guard was a dick and lied about us " Stiffing" the pub when the waiter told us we were good canceling our order since we didn't eat anything or drink anything to need to pay for!!! Leila decided to then send that unfactual info to her boss text attached, and made her rude comments. 5- This is a nightmare and if our group had been given the proper tools (1 satchel for each player to follow & participate with, maybe would not have been impossible to navigate. Our family have done several escape rooms, ghost tours, and Love it- This should have been refunded for the way they handled us and for not giving us proper information or the props/satchels to have a good experience. Also disclose it's walking like they do in the other tour. read more

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Marlene is easily the best tour guide in all of San Diego! I have taken so many ghost tours and history tours around the gaslamp so I was honestly expecting a nice little walk around the block with the usual stories- I could not be more wrong. I learnt so much about landmarks I have walked by 100s of times without knowing the true crime stories inside the walls. Marlene had a binder of pictures to enhance the story she told us at each location we walked to. I loved how she told stories by keeping us in suspense the entire time . Another great part was due to the walking tour she also pointed out great spots to eat/drink for after the tour. I recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and to ask for Marlene as your guide! read more

Murder n' Mayhem - This is across from the meeting spot for the tour - Walking Tours Near Me - San Diego, California

So much fun! Requires team work and brain power. The clues were good, made you think a few times. The host was always watching incase you needed help. Still loads of fun. 10/10 recommend. read more

We're not drinkers so sometimes it can be hard to find evening activities to do while traveling that don't revolve around bars and typical nightlife. My husband found a listing for MNM and their Murder Mystery Tour - unfortunately that evening's tour was sold out but we were able to do their True Crime tour. Staff were great about picking up our calls that afternoon and answering questions, everything was well organized. We met up with our guide and group in the Gaslamp district, and the tour itself was about an hour as advertised - Layla was great and used a speaker device to make herself heard. I am hearing impaired and worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up, but she was happy to repeat as needed and it largely wasn't an issue. The tour was a good mix of San Diego history and some local true crime - we had a few kids in the group, so I think she adjusted the content a bit to keep it appropriate. Some stories were a bit more meandering and unclear than others but it was overall a fun experience. read more

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It was so much fun, we loved Leila! she was a delight! We would highly recommend this to anyone locals or visitor!

We had so much fun with our scavenger hunt tour. It was the perfect combo of a puzzle and enjoying the gaslamp quarter. Our tour guide was fun and enthusiastic and a great historian. We missed our original tour (my mistake) and they were so accommodating. Great tour with Leila! read more

Well that was fun! Did Murder n'Mayhem Murder Mystery this past weekend with a couple of our friends and their family. Our guide was Leila, who was the absolute sweetest. Spoke very clear instructions, repeated what she thought we definitely needed to know, made sure we were aware of our surroundings as we walked around downtown, followed us for a few clues to make sure we had what we needed to solve a puzzle. She checked in with us prior to the event to make sure we had found parking as it was very crowded. Asked if we were from out of town, and sent text updates throughout in case we were lost or needed help. She was awesome. It's a nice way to be introduced to Gaslamp downtown. It's been a while since I've been downtown - mainly only there during Comic-con, interesting to see what has moved out, what has moved in (definitely more homeless, and seems more dirty than pre-pandemic, more worn down), I somehow got easily turned around so it was nice to have Leila guiding us where we needed to go. Clues for the most part were relatively easy to solve, with a couple that were slightly more challenging. The end solution was a bit tricky - about half of us got it on the first try, the other half had to be talked into who the real murderer was. Great clues, nice mystery, the naming of all the characters got a good chuckle out of our group. Highly recommend for natives and tourists a like if you like solving puzzles and clues (like an escape room) but are looking for something slightly different and are curious exploring downtown San Diego. It is a bit rowdy and fairly crowded/trafficky Saturday night, so a weeknight might be better if one doesn't like rowdie-ness, but otherwise, it's a fun way to spend a Saturday night! read more

Honestly expected a little bit more interaction within the Gaslamp area. Guide was fine. Expected more of a hunt/tour.

RT was awesome! So fun and felt like a real Murder mystery!!! I was feeling real detective ‍ . It was honestly really really fun going with a big group and walking around downtown finding the clues. It's like oh wow I live here (San Diego) and the clues are awesome. Keeps you on your toes. Ok yes it might be confusing at parts but you just add everything up and BAMMM case solved. RT was extremely helpful throughout the whole thing. He is so funny I would definitely do this again! Thank you!!! And for you who read this, yes do it. Big group tho (5+) get ready to solve this mystery :))) read more

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Drew was a fun guide- theatrical and knowledgeable. I prefer the historical and architectural information heavy parts of the tour. Be prepared for some graphic details. I would do it again on a weekday because the Gaslamp Quarter is population dense. Take your time with parking and get there early for a happy hour and people watching. read more

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After having an early dinner we decided to take this tour, it was a lot of fun and our guide made sure to answer all our questions. We've taken a lot of Ghost tours in other cities and I didn't think San Diego had that much to offer but I was pleasantly surprised. Parking was hard so we had to walk pretty far and remember to bring a jacket. read more

Marlene was such an awesome guide! She guided us on San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour. She knew so much about San Diego, gave us tips on what to do while visiting, and didn't leave out specific details, so we really felt like we were experiencing a part of San Diego's history. read more

~This is for the True Crime Tour in the Gaslamp District~ I would like to start by saying that we booked our tour through Airbnb. The process for booking was easy. Our tour date was this past Saturday. When we got there, we were greeted by Drew and fellow true crime enthusiast. Tour started promptly at 11 which was nice. He took us through many locations and told us a lot of history which was really fascinating. Drew had a mic that allowed us all to hear him really well. Also consent was asked for when learning about the last murder which was a very nice and thoughtful thing to ask. Overall would definitely recommend and if I am down in San Diego again I will definitely try to go again. Also PSA please always tip your tour guide. read more

Murder n' Mayhem - Drew explaining our first murder stop. - Walking Tours Near Me - San Diego, California

My mom and I were really excited for this tour but unfortunately, we weren't able to find parking due to a Padre game occurring at the same time. The gaslamp area was a complete mess with many roads closed off and all of the parking garages (including the one mentioned in the email from Murder and Mayhem) full. We allowed plenty of time to park and get to the pub but that did not help in any way. When I called to request a refund, I was told that a refund would not be possible despite the circumstances being beyond our control. They offered to reschedule but since it would either be a couple of hours later (while the game was still ongoing and the area presumably still being a mess) or the next day when we were traveling home, this was not a reasonable option. I'm very displeased with this company and their unwillingness to make this situation right. Out of town visitors are unlikely to be aware of large events occurring in the area and the effect this might have on finding parking or getting around. I've had tour companies personally reach out beforehand and inform me when such a thing is occurring to ensure that I am aware and that I consider alternative transportation. This company never made the effort to inform me and their decision not to issue a refund is completely unfair and wrong. It is very clear that they don't care about customer service and making things right. As a result, I would never recommend this company to anyone. read more

This was a great way to kick off the weekend with our lovely tour guide, LAYLA! Such a sweet, funny and knowledgable lady. Layla definitely made this walking tour guide intriguing, entertaining and enjoyable. She went in depth about true crimes, haunted buildings, and historical facts throughout Gaslamp Quarter. I love that she took her time with painting the picture and encompassed personal stories/experiences for certain stops. She was very courteous of the groups after plans (if any) Side note: Layla was very street smart, in the sense that she gave good tips while walking outdoors. Basic do's and don't for those who aren't locals. read more

Lady was very knowledgeable and give ys?alot of information a lovely person wonderful tour great person

We had so much fun on this tour. Two of us are true crime junkies, but even my mother had to admit that most of the info was interesting. She sometimes get a little squeamish about the details, but she enjoyed all but the last story that contained some gory details. We were warned that some of the murder cases were gruesome, but the true crime fans liked hearing the whole truth. I recommend for anyone who watches real crime stories. read more

My husband and I did this tour yesterday and it was so much fun. We actually live in San Diego and learned a lot about the history of San Diego and especially the Gaslamp Quarter. Our guide Robert was amazing. He shared some bone-chilling murder mysteries with us, some from Times past, others from just this year. You could feel how much passion he has for his Neighborhood and its history. RT is a great story teller and some of the murder stories will send chills down your spine. A great tour year round, but especially fitting in October! read more

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Just did the tour with Detective Drew Sat 10/22 730pm. My boyfriend and I went and had a blast! Det. Drew was very informative, charming, funny and courteous. Tickets are really reasonable (don't forget to tip!) I think $17 each! I am from San Diego and I didn't know ANY of the things I learned. What a cool way to learn about the city through crime! lol. If you're looking for something spooky and fun to do I highly recommend checking this place out! A unique experience! Just make sure you are on time!! read more

"Double D" was the perfect guide! He was entertaining, engaging, and animated- everything needed to keep his guests wanting more!! This tour was so good, and I loved how it had ghosts, history, mystery's and murders! This is a must if ever in SD!! read more

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My fiance and I have been seeing these scavenger hunts for quite some time. Sadly, we DON'T have them in Hawaii. Fortunately we were able to schedule one on our last trip to San diego. We had NO IDEA what we were going to do. We were also a little worried because we aren't from San Diego. Who the heck is crazy enough to do a scavenger hunt without knowing the area?! Upon arrival of the meeting place, we met RT. It just so happened that Dick's Last Resort closed recently. It matched the scavenger hunt murder storyline!! We broke in to teams of 2. 1 group of 4, and then me and my hunbun. (My birthday request! Lol) RT made it safe and fun whether you knew the area of not. We all got maps and clues to help us solve the murder mystery! What was surprising is we actually finished fast! Looks like all these puzzles and escape games have paid off!!! Overall, I recommend everyone to try it. If you don't know the area it's even better!!! We were able to find places we wanted to try. We would have never ventured like that, so I'm glad we did this! It was a fabulous birthday present for this escape artist! Just a note: where comfy shoes! read more

Murder n' Mayhem - Birthday scavenger hunt!! - Walking Tours Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I went on a tour with Detective Drew, or DD for short. It was so much fun! We learned a lot about the Gaslamp District. The true crime tour is great for couples, and DD balanced sensitivity and empathy for the deceased and humor against the alleged criminals. This tour is packed with information so make sure to arrive on time! Parking is scarce so make sure to leave early. read more

My office did an awesome tour with Detective RT!! He was so fun, encouraging and totally in character the entire time. The first part of the mystery was pretty easy but the second half was crazy hard. We're all total murderinos, but we were definitely in for more of a challenge than we expected. I can't wait to do it again with my boyfriend. This is a must for true crime fans looking to live out their detective fantasy. read more

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We did the True Crime tour for our teenager's bday and loved it! Our guide, Marlene, was absolutely wonderful and was very considerate in making sure that we were all ok with the level of detail/gore/subject matter to cater to both teens and adults in our group. We learned a lot about the history of the gaslight district as well as the true crimes in the area we hadn't known about. read more

Leila was great - she was very dynamic and engaging and personable. She made our tour extra fun and interesting. We really enjoyed solving the puzzles as a team with the other contestants we met - it was fun to pick a name for our group and learn more about the gas lamp district at the same time. The clues are not too challenging but not too easy either. They are just the right amount of difficulty. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone who lives local (as we do) or from out of state. Overall would come back and do it again with another friend group in the future! Thanks so much - Great memory! read more

RT was great at wrangling a rowdy crew. My daughter and I had a ton of fun. We met RT at Dick's and proceeded to solve the murder mystery. Of course we had the wrong suspect, but it was tons of fun. read more

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RT was hilarious, Took his detective role very seriously and did an amazing job. My family and I were able to solve the murder successfully and enjoyed a dinner at Harry's pub afterwards. read more

Murder n' Mayhem - Discussing who the murderer is - Walking Tours Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a nice alternative to an average Friday or Saturday night! Put your thinking caps and walking shoes on! Be swift gather all the extra points you can get! Our host was Nic S. she was super awesome & funny! read more

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Our tour was phenomenal! I went into the tour not really knowing what to expect, but it ended up being one of my favorite parts of our trip to San Diego. We chose the San Diego true crime tour, and we were not disappointed. Detective Drew was our guide. He was very interactive and had insight on the cases around the area, as well as factoids about crime in general. If you have younger kids, do be wary; this is a PG-13 rated tour. However, us adults greatly enjoyed ourselves. If you're thinking about this tour, don't hesitate! Do it! read more

RT was amazing as our guide through the perilous journey of finding the culprit in the Gaslamp Quarter! An absolute delight great for visitors and long term residents of San Diego. Truly dedicated to the role, excellent clues, and good fun had by all! If you're looking for a great way to see and learn more about the city, this is a super fun way to do it! We are going to try the Seaport Village your next time! read more

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Just finished the True Crime tour with RT. Fun, informative and he was funny. Great history lessons, just enough info about the crimes and the tour length was perfect. He even looked the part of a 1930's detective. Awesome. read more

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Great experience! We did the scavanger hunt for our office outing. We have a great time walking around all Gaslamp. I highly recommended this activity if you are looking for a different, fun and little bit of cardio read more

Murder n' Mayhem - Walking Tours Near Me - San Diego, California

This tour was absolutely amazing! Walt, our tour guide even told us this wasn't his regular tour but he nailed it. He was really funny and kept our whole group engaged. He was really good about chatting with everyone while we walked between locations and he was able to answer any questions the group had. The information was really interesting and I would definitely take this tour again or whatever Walt's regular tour is. Honestly can't say enough good things about this! Definitely go take this tour. read more

This was a really cool, the difficulty for me was just right, not super hard but also not too easy. Our host detectives were great and I think the price was really fair as well. If you are a mystery lover or just want something fun to do downtown that you haven't done before this is definitely something I would recommend! read more

Well that was an interesting, eye opening endeavor! RT gave my friend and I a history lesson on the not so good murderous people of Rabbitville, er Gaslamp, all without making us throw up or question our decision to take the tour due to the cold weather. I'll never look at buildings in Gaslamp the same now that I am aware of their history. read more

We enjoyed the tour very much and it was a lovely evening for walking around the Gaslamp District. My only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 was the ability to hear. Their microphone(s) weren't working (I would like to think they have more than one) so at numerous times during the tour it was impossible to hear anything but street noise. Considering the tour is reliant upon people hearing the guide, this was a disappointment. However, even for missing about 30% of the verbal information, it was still a fun time and worth the money. read more

They were really nice people. It was not what I expected. It was educational but you get what you pay for.

This tour was a ton of fun. It was packed full of information while a very entertaining guide took you from location to location. The history was amazing. We definitely will try other tours with them. read more

Definitely recommend this as an interesting way to spend an evening while in San Diego. Lots of stories about historical SD, crime as promised and fascinating details about SD's wonderful old buildings. We had a wonderful time. read more