Experience the darker side of Rochester, from notorious criminals to unsolved mysteries.

True Crime: Rochester Tour –

Dive Into the City's Darkest Secrets

We would like to thank you for joining us for the 2025 True Crime: Rochester Tours. We are working on uncovering more shocking True Crime stories for our 2026 tours.


Discover the dark history of Rochester on the True Crime: Rochester Tour. This unique tour takes you deep into the city’s criminal past, showcasing infamous murders, eerie disappearances, and shocking stories of crime that have shaped the community.

Next fall, climb aboard the Rochester Trolley for a chilling ride through the city’s darkest chapters. Our True Crime: Rochester tour will return with all-new cases—each rooted in real, local history.

Stories from our 2025 True Crime tour that left a mark on Rochester and shook the community to its core:

🔍 Two Teachers Check In... Only One Checks Out
A shocking betrayal behind closed doors at a local hotel.

🎓 Murder of a Co-Ed
The life of a young college student cut tragically short—and the case that captivated the city.

⚖️ Unsolved: Murder, Drugs, and a Trial That Shook the City
Twists, secrets, and a courtroom drama still debated today.

🪦 56 Blows: A Family Lost
A brutal and baffling case that stunned Rochester in the dead of winter.

One of the cases we will be working on for our 2026 tour...

Filling Up… for the Last Time

A gas station clerk met a fate that would haunt investigators for years.

True Crime: Rochester Tour Highlights:

🧠 Explore Real Crimes from Rochester’s Past
Investigate chilling local cases rooted in truth—some solved, others still shrouded in mystery.

🕰️ Historical Context with a Dark Twist
Learn how these crimes shaped Rochester’s institutions, media, and legal history.

👣 Visit the Sites Where History Happened
Ride through the city and hear the stories tied to real locations where these events unfolded.

🎙️ Expert Storytelling on Board the Trolley
Your guide weaves fact-based narratives with gripping details for a powerful, immersive experience.

📜 A Blend of Crime and Local Lore
Each tour offers a window into the people, the places, and the headlines that once shook the community.

🚫 Mature Content – Adults Only
Due to the graphic nature of the crimes, this tour is not recommended for children.

🕯️ An Unforgettable Journey into Rochester’s Darker Side
True crime meets local history on this one-of-a-kind evening trolley tour.

Led by your expert guide, this trolley tour blends true crime storytelling with historical context—highlighting how these cases impacted local institutions, law enforcement, and public memory.

Please note: the content is factual, sometimes graphic, and not suitable those under 18 years of age!

🕯️ History isn’t always pretty—but it’s always worth telling.

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Join us September 4, 2026 and dive into our dark history.

Need a unique activity for your group, call or message us and book a private tour anytime.