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Activity Melbourne, Australia

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

5.0 (5 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

About this activity

Come on an amazing trip back in time to Melbourne's Chinatown from c.1850s to the 1950s. Receive a free tour booklet with images of the characters discussed, original police-drawn crime maps, confiscated gambling paraphernalia and other evidence from 100+ years ago. Hear the stories of police raids for opium, illegal gambling, and other lawbreaking activities. Hear stories of blackmail, gang war, and police corruption. Your tour guide has been researching Melbourne's Chinatown via the original police files for over 15 years and delivers the old stories from original source material. Opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, police corruption.

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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
Melbourne Historical Crime Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Guide
  • Included: A free tour book containing photos of the characters discussed, police-drawn maps etc.

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

  1. Chinatown

    2 hours Admission included

    Melbourne's Chinatown is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world. A high percentage of the older buildings still exist and each has its stories.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour leaves from the footpath tables of the Exford Hotel.

End point

Using your ticket

I have a print out with a list of all attendees. I'll only need to check your ticket if it's not on my list.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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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

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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