Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

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The Old Sydney Gaol built by convicts — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

One of the 120 pubs once found in East Sydney — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover East Sydney (Darlinghurst), a suburb celebrated for nightlife and the LGBT community but with a hidden, darker past. Once called 'Razorhurst' in the 1920s, it was the battleground of prohibition-era gangs. Journey through alleys that once buzzed with criminals, prostitutes, and drug dealers. Highlights include:

Exploring crime scenes, notably the 'Parkland Killer' of the 1920s and the chilling 'Mutilator' murders of the 1960s.

Visiting homes of vice queens, Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine.

Standing in the shadows of the looming Old Sydney (Darlinghurst) Prison gates to hear about hangmen and inmates.

Learning about segregated African American soldiers in WW2 and their cultural impact on Sydney's jazz scene.

Admiring Darlinghurst's Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Uncovering the forgotten LGBT history from the 19th century.

Compare now and then with photos.

Ending at Kinselas Hotel, a former 1930s funeral parlour, for refreshments and architecture secrets.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: Murders Most Foul

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Casefiles eBook

Itinerary

Hyde Park

30 min

Discover the history of Hyde Park, the ANZAC Memorial and pond. Hear about a cold case murder from the 1920s. The first cricket match between the Australians and English in 1830. The use of Hyde Park by Aboriginal people before colonization.
Darlinghurst

1 h 30 min

After leaving Hyde Park you enter the old suburb of Darlinghurst ( aka East Sydney). You will spend the rest of the tour in this suburb exploring old laneways and streets investigating historical crime scenes from 1860 to 1970. Darlinghurst was the most dangerous suburb in Australia between 1890 and 1960. It was full of dangerous slums and ganglands. Here you will see the old Sydney (Darlinghurst) gaol that was built by convicts in 1841 and hear about the inmates and the hangmen. Next is the old Police Station and Courthouse. Finally, you will finish at Kinselas Hotel, a 1930s funeral parlour that has been converted into a bar, on Taylor Square. This is the famous backdrop of Sydney's LGBT Mardi Gras.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet in the courtyard of Hydeaway Cafe located behind Museum Station in Hyde Park, Sydney.

End point

Kinselas on Taylor Square, Darlinghurst.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.