The Tour was totally entertaining, detailed, and eye opening--even for us locals. Omar was incredibly well informed, and careful to find stops where everyone could sit and listen. Walking was at a reasonable pace. Definitely a good value and a great experience. read more

Such a fun tour! Our guide Tom was hilarious and had amazing stories. Definitely recommend going!

This was a wise decision. Tom was personable, knowledgeable and a good conversationalist. It's a beautiful downtown with a rich history and this is the man to guide you through it's darker history. Knows a good place for Italian pastry as well, a very nice perk Thank you Tom. read more

Big thank you to Omar and the Boston Crime Tour for an incredible tour of true crime landmarks in the Harbor and North End section last Saturday. I've always wanted to see and walk the Boston streets made famous by gangsters like Whitey Bulger and the Patriarca crime family. Omar made my family's first visit to Boston a memorable one with a tour loaded with stories, insights, and locations only a native Bostonian would know. What's even more impressive is that Omar is committed to providing his customers with an awesome experience before, during and after the tour. I had questions about my upcoming tour and decided send an email via the Boston Crime Tour website. Omar was super responsive and answered all of my questions. He was also very mindful of the cold weather and offered lots of opportunities for rest during the walking tour. I greatly appreciated all the updates and information Omar sent prior to our tour as well as the restaurant recommendations. You'll really enjoy the Boston Crime Tour as well as the energy and enthusiasm Omar has for true crime fans like me! read more

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I LOVED the tour tons of information with a little comic relief every here in there, so kind and thoughtful throughout the tour involving everyone. Strongly recommend for everyone over the age of 13 because of language but even as a minor like myself I strongly enjoyed it read more

Our tour started out with the guide, a high school history teacher, bringing Dunkin Donuts coffee for the whole group. Nice touch! We found the tour guide's presentation interesting and really humorous. As lifelong residents of Massachusetts, we were surprised how much we didn't know about Beantown's crime history. There's a bit of walking, but most of the stops are close together and had seating areas so you can take a rest during the presentations. Definitely highly recommend! read more

Omar was a great guide! he's very knowledgeable, he's funny and he clearly loves Boston. it was great to hear about historical criminals and even better to see the city with someone like him. I recommend this tour for anyone looking for the darker side of Boston history. read more

As a true crime fanatic I was excited to see this as an option during my visit to Boston. The city has a rugged, interesting history and this was a great way to learn little tid bits you otherwise likely wouldn't find. Omar was unable to conduct the tour due to an injury the previous day but his partner filled in and kept everything in schedule for our group. The tour was interesting and it was great to get personal stories from our guide who was a Boston native. Be prepared to walk! It was not a problem at all for me and my partner; however, just something to note if lots of walking is a concern. Even though we covered a lot of ground, there were more than enough opportunities to take a seat while he shared stories. In fact, I think almost every stop there was seating available. Definitely recommend the tour and enjoyed getting the chance to meet others in our group as well as our guide. read more

Absolutely awesome! Had the best time - great voice, lots of anecdotes and "insider" comment. Definitely to locals and visitors! Ellen read more

Great tour! Omar was very engaging and funny. Had a lot of knowledge about the area and some of the most interesting crime stories in history. I booked this tour for my husband thinking it would be a fun way to get to know boston and get around. I was right. He loved it and so did I. We learned a lot. Omar had some personal stories to share that made the tour even more interesting. It was around a two hour walking tour with plenty of rest stops so we didn't feel too tired afterwards. Overall I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting boston. read more

My family went on a crime tour in Boston today and it was so much fun! The guide, Omar, was personable, knowledgeable, and hilarious. It seems like the guide can make or break a tour, and we highly recommend a tour with Omar. read more

This was the best bang-for-your-buck (see what I did there) tour, period. We spent almost 2.5 hours walking the streets ... and some back alleys... discussing Boston's historic and some fairly recent crime tales. I knew quite a bit of the the players discussed, but our guide had done his research. When he still gets excited about what he's doing and what he can show you... you know it's good. Two thumbs and some brass knuckles way up. read more

Great tour from Omar! Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Offered numerous recommendations for Boston tourists on where to eat, visit, etc. Tour lasted about 2.5 hours visiting numerous areas. Highly recommended! read more

We walked with Thomas for almost 3 hours on July 27, 2022. He did an OUTSTANDING job!!! We went to Boston for my husband's 50th birthday. Thomas customised our tour to hit all things Whitey Bulger & John Connolly. We learned new information & thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thomas shared with us that he is a high school history teacher. I wish my teenagers could learn from him. He's an outstanding human!!! read more

Our tour guide, Tom, was very knowledgeable in crime in Boston as well as Boston in general. It was one of the best walking tours I have been on. The walk is easy with plenty of stops along the way that have a place to sit and rest. You get to see some of the best parts of Boston on this tour and hear some interesting crime facts. Would highly recommend. read more

Omar was very friendly and was funny as well . The tour itself was very interesting. We got to see a lot of downtown Boston. We had a very wonderful time on The tour. Omar walks kind of fast and doesn't stop for a washroom break so I'd go before u take the tour for sure. The tour itself was about 2 and half hours. Over all it was great. I would definitley recommend going . read more

Tom, our guide, was terrific. He told great stories, some with truly gruesome details, but all very entertaining. Our evening spent walking to the actual crime scenes and hearing all about assorted criminals committing everything from fraud to bank heists to serial murder was fascinating. This tour was a real highlight of our visit to Boston. read more

Went on the Boston Crime Tour with my wife while in our honeymoon. Met Omar at the designated spot but being a tourist in town was somewhat confusing to find because of a lack of signs. Omar was very pleasant and informative during the walk. I learned a great deal about Boston as well as crime history. The walk is extensive but you get to see a lot of the city! The info is great and Omar is a good story teller, but the timeliness jump around to different stories as you move through the city, so it can be a bit confusing at times. Great tidbit was finding out that the actor who played Moe Green was truly a criminal! I am confident the tour will get better through time, and I would recommend it to friends. The price is a bit steep in my opinion because you don't get anything but some good stories and great exercise. Might I suggest a map or simple brochure to get before the tour. read more

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I normally only write food reviews but had to review this tour. My friends and I didn't plan much for Boston, thinking we could get away with booking things last minute. After realizing that most museums needed bookings to be done 24-48 hours prior, we started our search for tours. We came across this one and happen to all love crime stories. Omar was our guide and was super passionate about the subject and made the tour fun and informative. I also love tours like his because we were able to come across neighborhoods we otherwise would not have and also got restaurant suggestions from locals (the best way to find the best food). read more

I have always had an interest in true crime and being from Boston, even more so in the Boston based crime history. This crime tour, led by Omar, was outstanding. I learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every moment. I didn't want the tour to end! We walked about 4 miles throughout the city while learning about Boston's heavy crime. Omar is extremely knowledgeable, personable and funny. We had a lot of laughs while also enjoying the city and learning. I was blown away by Omar's vast understanding of the local and historical crime. I highly recommend this tour for locals and tourists alike. You will not regret it. read more

Omar gave us an awesome tour of Boston from the eye of the historical crime scene. We walked by the harbor and through downtown for about two hours where we learned different historical stories about mob families and FBI corruption and serial killers. Would definitely recommend taking the trip. read more

Outstanding !! I highly recommend this tour if you are in town visiting Boston, or just want to know more about Boston mobsters and events that have happened In our historical city. Omar is a terrific guide. Very informative and detailed of the events that happened in Boston history. It very reasonably for all the information you will get. read more

Just finished four with 0mar... awesome, knowledgeable, fun... great walk, wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the history!!!

Omar turned his passion into his profession, which is evident as he shares his the vast knowledge. We paid for a private driving tour which allowed us to learn juicy facts far beyond the tourist parts of Boston. If you are prefer a pre-recorded pre-packaged tour, then look elsewhere. However, if you want to learn all about Boston's criminals, past and present, then Omar is your man. read more

* I did take this tour in late June, I don't like being called a fake review for someone who DID participate*

We took the two hour walking tour and had a great time. Omar is a great guide and very knowledgable. He has clearly read up on the topics and show a passion for it. read more

Omar is a fountain of disturbing information about a beautiful city. My party and I had a wonderful evening. Highly recommended!

We had a great time with Omar. He was very entertaining and has a wealth of knowledge. The tour was a little over 2 hours and he was constantly checking on how the group was holding up as there is a fair amount of walking. Overall, we had a blast and I would definitely recommend his tour! read more

Omar was an excellent tour guide and very informative. Excellent value too! Learn a lot about Boston history in general and more specifically it's Crime underworld. read more

I had a great time on this walking tour! Fully engaged in the story the entire two hours! Omar is a wonderful narrator and of course the scenery is beautiful!! What a great idea!! Thank you so much! read more