GR Tours

Travel back in time through the streets of Grand Rapids with stories of true crime and history!

Travel back in time through the streets of Grand Rapids as your comedic tour guide unravels over a dozen stories of mystery, mayhem, and murder that took place right here in the River City. This two-hour walking tour follows the boundaries of the Downtown Refreshment Area, and takes stops at local establishments for to-go beverages along the way. The hosts at GR Crime Tours bring both history and

comedy to their storytelling, making for a walking tour unlike any others! We offer public tours and can also customize a private group tour. We are an open and affirming establishment and work to celebrate each individual that attends and hosts the tour. GR Crime Tours is committed to providing a safe environment, especially during the current pandemic, and we ask that our guests share the same respect.

10/12/2024

Our special public GR Haunted Tour is SOLD OUT!

See you next week!

10/10/2024

Learn about these famously haunted buildings in Grand Rapids and other stories of ghosts, urban legends, and paranormal activities in the area!

There are only 8 tickets left for our public GR Haunted Tour! Reserve your spot today and join us Friday, October 18th! Visit the link in our bio or our website to learn more 🔗

10/02/2024

ANNOUNCING: A Special Public Haunted Tour!

Uncover ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour.

Join host Eirann Betka-Pope as you uncover the ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour.

This 2-hour tour is ages 21+ and takes place within the refreshment zones of Grand Rapids. There will be a chance to purchase alcoholic beverages before and during the tour.

Your ticket includes admission and a trick-or-treat tour bag! Tickets are now available. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot.

09/19/2024

We love giving tours almost as much as people love attending them! Visit our website to book yours today!

🔍 GR Crime Tours 🔍
From the first jail escape to the Peck family poisonings, to the 4 different serial killers that struck the city- join what one participant called a “walking true-crime podcast.

🔦 GR Haunted Tours 🔦
Uncover ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour.

🏳️‍🌈 GR Pride Tours 🏳️‍🌈
A trans wedding in 1886, an underground le***an coven, the first Pride celebration... this 2-hour tour highlights the struggles, triumphs, and stories of the q***r history of Grand Rapids.

02/15/2024

GR Crime Tours is now GR Tours!!

GR Crime Tours will not be hosting public tours in 2024. However, we will be hosting a variety of private walking tours that can be booked any time of the year through Betka-Pope Productions including:

GR Crime Tour 🔍
GR Pride Tour 🏳️‍🌈
GR Haunted Tour 👻

Add some excitement to your next group outing, bachelor/bachelorette party, team-building, date night, educational experience, or any other event! Learn about each tour and pricing details at betkapopeproductions.com/grtours ✨

10/09/2023

What more could you want on a Haunted Tour around Downtown Grand Rapids?!

Our tours take place in the Downtown Refreshment areas, which means you are able to enjoy an adult beverage along the way. Visit our website to secure your spot on one of our three Haunted Tours today!

10/06/2023

We're just one week away from the start of our GR Haunted Tours!

You have three opportunities to join this 2-hour walking tour full of ghost stories, urban legends, and other phenomenon that happened in and around Grand Rapids. Visit our website to secure your ticket today... only $20 per person!

10/01/2023

Our Crime Tours may have ended for the season, but we are in full hot-ghoul mode with our GR Haunted Tours! Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot today!

09/29/2023

It's the last tour of the season!

We want to thank everyone that has joined for another successful season of true-crime stories. Come join us for the final tour of our FOURTH season tonight at 7:00pm!

09/28/2023

GHOSTS! CRYPTIDS! URBAN LEGENDS! OH MY!

We're excited for you to join us on one of our GR Haunted Tours in October. There are three chances to join in on the stories and fun 👻👻👻

09/25/2023

Join Annelise this Friday for the last tour of the season!!

All tours are ADA accessible and take place within Grand Rapids permanent Downtown Refreshment Areas, and we'll be making drink-stops along the route so you can sip while you skip, walk, roll, or dance your way through true crime stories.

Get your tickets for Friday's tour today! 🔍

09/22/2023

OPE!

If you were planning on joining us tonight, you'll have to catch our next tour NEXT Friday the 29th. It's also the last tour of the season before we move into our GR Haunted Tours in October!

09/21/2023

Are you ready?

GR Haunted Tours begin in just a few weeks! Join hosts Eirann Betka-Pope and Lilleigh Christopher as you uncover the ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour.

09/20/2023

We're moving into fall! 🍂🍁

Which means that many establishments in the Downtown Refreshment Area are serving up hot drinks of boozy and na varieties. ☕☕☕

Our favorites include the Mulled Wine at and Hot Cocoa with Peanut Butter Whiskey, or Hot Cider with Spiced Rum from Ucellos!

Reserve your ticket for this week's crime tour with Lilleigh and stop for some yummy bevvys along the way!

09/15/2023

Tonight is one of three LAST CHANCES to catch a public tour with us for the season!

Soon, we'll be switching over to Halloween season with our GR Haunted Tours. Visit betkapopeproductions.com to learn more.

And snag your ticket for tonight before it's too late!

09/14/2023

We're just about a month away for starting up our GR Haunted Tour series! There are three chances to catch this event that is back for another year- don't miss out on your chance to learn the ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets of the greater Grand Rapids area.

This two-hour walking tour takes place within the Downtown Refreshment Areas, so you can grab a drink to-go at on of the many stops along the route.

09/13/2023

There are only a few Crime Tours left in September before we move on to Haunted Tours season in October.

Join Annelise this Friday as you walk through Grand Rapids, learning about true-crime stories through our city's history. Tours take place within the Downtown Refreshment Areas, so you can grab a drink from an authorized to-go establishment along the way!

09/12/2023

Join Annelise for her last public tour of the season this Friday!

GR Crime Tours brings guests around downtown Grand Rapids to learn about this of our city. Book your tour today 🔍

Address

Grand Rapids, MI

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

Website

http://betkapopeproductions.com/grtours

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when GR Tours posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to GR Tours:

Videos

Have you reserved your spot for the special public GR Haunted Tour yet? 👻 Uncover ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour. Join host Eirann Betka-Pope as you uncover the ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on this wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable walking tour. This 2-hour tour is ages 21+ and takes place within the refreshment zones of Grand Rapids. There will be a chance to purchase alcoholic (an NA) beverages before and during the tour. Your ticket includes admission and a trick-or-treat tour bag! Tickets are limited and on sale now!

Do you have a ticket to tonight's tour?! Join Tour Guide Lilleigh as she takes you through downtown Grand Rapids, sharing true-crime stories, historic landmarks, and personal anecdotes. Oh, and did we mention there are drink stops?! It's true! All tours take place in our Downtown Refreshement Area so you can enjoy a beverage while you learn.

Septemeber is the last month that public tours will be held this season! In October, we move on to our GR Haunted Tours (tickets on sale at betkapopeproductions.com) 🎃 Spend some time with Lilleigh, Brooke Bruce, or Annelise on Friday evenings for a memerable tour featuring true stories about local crime and history, and drink stops at our Downtown Refreshment areas along the way! Visit our website for more information!

There is still room left on tonight's tour with Lilleigh! Take a stroll downtown and learn about true-crime stories of Grand Rapids! Purchase tickets on our website to join in on the fun!

Check out the link in our bio for tickets to this week’s tour!!

Its a perfect night for a tour!! There are still tickets for tonight’s tour!! Visit grcrimetours.com to reserve yours!

This week's guide is a star! Come hang with THEE Brooke Bruce as you learn about true-crime stories from Grand Rapids' past. Visit our website for more informaiton!

Tonight's tour is SOLD OUT! Better get a ticket to the next one 🔍🔍🔍

*Ahem* Introducing your August Tour Guides! Reserve your spot on a public tour, or contact us to book a private tour for your next get-together or event!

#history #truecrime

A reminder that we won't have a tour this Friday! Check out one of our August or September tours... and don't forget about our Haunted Walk on October 21st. Tickets for both are on sale now!

Have you checked out a crime tour yet? This Friday is the perfect time to try it out with Brooke Bruce guiding the way. Learn about local, true-crime stories as you stop at downtown establishments for refreshments!