The text delves into the complex phenomenon of dark tourism, which represents a relatively new form of tourism. It begins by analyzing the concept of dark tourism itself, defining it as a form of tourism that involves the presentation and consumption of real and commercialized sites of death and disaster. It emphasizes that dark tourism is a result of changes in tourist demand, with travellers increasingly seeking new and unusual experiences. Furthermore, the text is divided into three main parts. The first part focuses on explaining the history and development of dark tourism, along with its subdivisions and categories. Various forms of dark tourism are explored here, including theme parks, dark exhibitions, prisons, cemeteries, sites of conflict, genocide, and other forms of dark tourism. The second part of the text analyzes the motivations of dark tourists and how the supply and demand for such attractions are regulated. The paper investigates why people visit places associated with tragedies and how the tourism industry adapts to this demand. Additionally, it raises the question of the ethics of exploiting places of tragedy for tourism and profit, highlighting the subjective and complex nature of this issue. In the third part of the text, examples of dark tourism from the United States, Europe, and Japan are provided, along with visual representations, to better illustrate the concept of dark tourism. Concrete examples of tourist destinations and attractions that attract dark tourists are explored. In conclusion, it is asserted that dark tourism is an acceptable form of tourism as long as the themes are handled with respect for the victims and that it has significant developmental potential for tourist destinations. The author also confirms the research hypothesis that dark tourism is a relevant and important form of tourism in the contemporary world.