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Pensacola True Crime Tour: Sweet Tea Murders with a Detective

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Sweet Tea Murders
Pensacola True Crime Tour: Sweet Tea Murders with a Detective

About this activity

Pensacola’s history is deep—but beneath its charm lies a legacy of frontier violence and forgotten trials. Forget theatrical ghost lore. The Sweet Tea Murders Walking Tour explores documented local crimes through the eyes of someone who investigated them for a living.

Led by Michael Earl Simmons—retired 30-year Pensacola Police officer, homicide investigator, and author of 15 local crime and history books—this 70-minute walk unpacks five authentic killings, including the 1833 assassination of Mayor Salvador Alba, maritime violence, and a mother's 1914 vengeance.

• Meeting Spot: Starts and ends outside The Bodacious Olive (407 S. Palafox St). Arrive early to grab coffee or food inside!

• Low-Mobility Route: Stroll just steps away to the flat perimeter of historic Plaza Ferdinand VII and back. Under one city block total—zero strenuous trekking and fully accessible.

• Schedule: Saturdays at 4:00 PM.

Reserve early; groups are kept small for live Q&A.

What's included

  • ✓75-minute guided walking tour
  • ✓Commemorative Tour Cards

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide directly outside The Bodacious Shop (located at 407 S. Palafox Street), positioned near the corner of Palafox Street and Main Street one block from the historic Plaza Ferdinand.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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