Embark on a tour around Sydney's oldest and most historic areas, and learn about the city's dark, often violent past with your knowledgeable guide. Retrace the steps of infamous criminals, and venture down secret alleyways and nooks.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Take a walk through Sydney's dark side
Revisit the scenes of infamous crimes
Uncover the hidden mysteries of the streets around you
Join an investigation into a crime-ridden history
Take advantage of great photo and sightseeing opportunities along the way

Full description

Uncover Sydney's disturbing criminal past as you take a stroll through one of Australia's oldest settlements. Marvel at the stories of your knowledgeable guide, and discover the mysteries that lie beneath the streets of historic Sydney. Set off from the meeting point, and amble through some of Sydney's hidden alleyways and nooks, enjoying incredible photo and sightseeing opportunities along the way. Learn about stories that did not make it into the official history books, but which remain 100% true, if not also almost 100% unbelievable. Join an investigation into a dark and crime-ridden history, and see if you can put the facts together for yourself. Perfect for history buffs or lovers of true crime, this tour will engross you with tales of infamous crimes that unfolded right where you stand, and show you the dark side that Sydney has tried to forget.

Includes

90 minute tour
Knowledgeable guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at the corner of Parbury Lane and Lower Fort St., just opposite the Sydney Harbour Bridge in The Rocks.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts

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4.9 /5

based on 106 reviews

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Thoroughly enjoyed this tour! A gentle stroll around the Rocks area, delving into the history of some of the crime and tragedy stories that helped shape Sydney. It was very interesting to learn about this side of Sydney’s history as it hadn’t been touched upon on the other tours we have done. The tour also included a stop for some lovely scenic views of the harbour Bridge lit up in the dark. FYI the group meets on the benches opposite the corner where the the meeting point is. I was mildly terrified approaching the meeting point as it was dark and all I could see was a group of people loitering under a tree and I thought it was a gang. The guide will wave to you if you look confused about where to meet.

April 13, 2023

Sydney: True Crime Tour

Sydney: True Crime Tour

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