Sydney · SYDNEY GHOST & TRUE CRIME TOURS
The razor gangs, the Rocks plague years and a good deal of invention. The 6 below are compared on route, how long you are on your feet after dark and which ones are genuinely researched rather than theatrical.
Meet your English-speaking guide at The Rocks and spend 90 minutes tracing Sydney crimes through old lanes, historic corners, and harbor-side streets. Guides such as Sophie, Chloe, Ryan, Caitlin, and Emily bring suspense, humor, and local stories to a small-area walking tour priced at $24.
“Caitlyn our tour guide had fantastic energy! Super cool facts and nice pace for all :)”
Meet at 110 George Street at 7:45 pm for a 90-minute to two-hour walk through The Rocks. Guides such as Craig, Lola, Dave, Lachlan, and Phil bring tales of hangings, murder, suicide, and hauntings to historic lanes and restricted corners. Expect stairs, hills, rain, and a little theatrical fun.
“It was a very informative tour. The walking felt easy and was not strenuous. Minimal uphills and only a handful of staircases. Lola was a fantastic guide and was very respectful of the history and she was well informed as well. Made for an excellent host.”
Walk through The Rocks with guides such as Emily, Ryan, Sophie, Caitlyn, and Kaitlyn as they recount Sydney crime stories at real locations. Expect a relaxed 90-minute route, harbor views, jokes, historic sites, and some steps. Groups can reach 30 people.
“Excellent stories and fun - great guide. He knew lots and he read the crowd well and steered his presentation to our interests. He was funny at appropriate times and serious at appropriate times.”
Meet your guide at 8pm outside The Observer Hotel in The Rocks for a 90-minute walk through alleys, tunnels, and historic streets. Hear stories tied to Susannah Place, Dawes Point, Atherden Street, the Orient Hotel, and the Harbour Bridge. Guides may include Georgia, Olivia, Thor, Doc, or Phil.
“Very interesting and full of interesting stories. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. She was very good at telling the stories that time flew by. I felt like I got a lot for the price. Good deal and interesting.”
Walk through Sydney and Darlinghurst with a guide such as Jess, tracing the razor gang wars of the 1920s and 1930s. Expect stories of gang territories, street battles, speakeasies, and feared personalities. The 90-minute tour begins and ends at Darlinghurst Fire Station.
“The tour was interesting and we enjoyed it however the guide should not ‘walk and talk’ as the people walking behind cannot hear a thing. It was really bad at the start of the tour with the guide racing up steep hills and not considering people might not be as a fit as he is. This resulted in older couple leaving the tour early on as they could not keep up.”
Join guide Elliott for a two-hour walk from the Museum area through Hyde Park and Darlinghurst. Hear about cold cases, gang fights, criminals, and old Sydney society while seeing the former gaol, courthouse, police station, Victorian streets, and Kinselas Hotel at Taylor Square.
“Excellent tour and Elliott has so much overall knowledge of the history of East Sydney, Elliott not only had extensive information on the riveting murder stories but he gave us a very good understanding of the sociological aspects from convict years to the 1970’’s”
Pick a wharf, a lookout or a cellar door.
