St. Pauli Crime Tour - Tracing the Dark Side

The big harbour, the sex trade and the lure of easy money have led more than a few people astray in this neighbourhood. The Reeperbahn and its shadowy side streets have always been a backdrop for violence, crime and shady dealings.

This historical crime tour covers a century of high-profile criminal events that many have forgotten - or would rather forget. Find out where psychopathic serial killer Fritz Honka stalked his victims, walk in the footsteps of the brutal pimp wars of the 1980s, and hear about the dirty tricks used by greedy property developers to exploit the neighbourhood today. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the crime scenes and offer a disturbingly real look at meticulously researched cases.

All our guides are local residents with a genuine passion for the district.