Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour: Discover a Hidden, Crime-Ridden Past
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179 Ratings
Dawes Point
Uncover Sydney's hidden, crime-ridden past on a thrilling Dark Stories True Crime Tour. Explore the city's notorious neighborhoods, alleyways, and laneways while discovering humanity's darkest deeds. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Rocks - Our guide will take you to revisit the scenes of the crime, secret locations in addition to enjoying some breathtaking views.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Tour Host
  • 90 Minute Tour
Additional Information

Embark on a Journey Through the Underworld…

Venture into the city and delve into Sydney’s history, unearthing the concealed mysteries of the city’s earliest and most brutal district.

Experience an unhurried walking tour as you follow the path previously tread by Sydney’s most infamous residents through ancient, cobbled streets.

Step back into a tumultuous past, an epoch of gang activity, lethal bouts of lead poisoning, unconventional excuses, and a solid dose of gritty crime.

Revisit an era that reminds us that reality is often more bizarre than imaginative tales as you navigate back-alleys and lanes you were oblivious to before.

Plenty of chances for quintessential photo shoots and sightseeing, showcasing Sydney at its finest.

Reserve your spot now for an exceptional delve into a shadowy, crime-infested history.

Sydney’s The Rocks may appear idyllic today, but it once housed the despairing, the poor, and the wicked.

Travel down memory lane and reacquaint yourself with a wealth of Sydney Crime tales weaving together mankind’s bleakest actions against stunning backdrops.

…tales the city endeavoured to erase…

Location
Parbury Lane
Departure Point: Meets at Parbury Lane, just opposite the Sydney Harbour Bridge in The Rocks.  Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mickleafe
Mar 31, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Very Interesting History - Great host - Jade. Very knowledgeable and a great walking tour around The Rocks - 31/03/2024. Very informative and historical tour, very well told.
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Peter
Mar 26, 2024
Secrets from a Dark Past - Jade was our tour guide, a very enthusiastic young lady who told the tales of a time gone past very well. Time was timed well and some interaction from those gathered. For a young English lass, she did her homework well. 10/10 Jade
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Cherylp540
Mar 17, 2024
Interesting night walking tour through the Rocks. - We decided to do the Dark Stories tour as it was something unique and we were not disappointed. Emily, our tour guide, was friendly, welcoming and informative. Would highly recommend if you are looking for something a bit different.
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816kathleend
Mar 16, 2024
Great stories and views - Fantastic tour that gives great detail in to the stories while getting to see the bridge and opera house from fantastic vanatge points as the sunsets. I dragged my husband along and he really enjoyed it too
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Phamulator
Mar 10, 2024
True fun with True Crimes Sydney - Our Dark Stories guide. Jade, was knowledgeable and kept the group moving at a nice pace. The true crime stories gave a fascinating insight into Sydney’s lifestyles over the last couple of centuries. Getting the group’s involvement by role playing was great fun. Recommend!
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Dror_s
Mar 8, 2024
Amazing experience, great guide and fantastic puns - We have decided to book the tour kinda last minute and honestly it was one of the best decisions we made. Emily was our tour guide and she had us from the very first moment, a good sense of humor and ridiculous puns that were just morbid and light hearted enough to go well with the tour.
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Fiona_c
Feb 29, 2024
Engaging stories, great locations - Brilliant locations and excellent guide - very engaging, knowledgable and funny. Created great interactions between those present. Would definitely recommend!
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Julieam21
Feb 24, 2024
Dark Sydney - Great tour of the city with Kaitlyn. Lots of stories and history. Enjoyed our time with the group. Visited parts of Sydney I hadn’t been before.
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Sarahmac1984
Feb 23, 2024
A fun way to explore The Rocks - Great sights and interesting stories. A warm and friendly guide in Emily, who sprinkled the night with lots of humour to keep the atmosphere comfortably light.
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Toowoombatourist
Mar 24, 2024
BACK STREETS OF THE ROCKS - A different way to explore some of the back streets of The Rocks (with a couple of great photo opportunities stops), while hearing some interesting tales of crime and the law in years gone by. Our tour guide, Jade, was enthusiastic. personable and quite theatrical in delivering her versions of the crime stories from around the area ... the "reenactments" were a fun addition to the night. It should be noted though that the tour is really NOT largely on flat ground - there are quite a number of stairs, up-hill uneven roads, lots of poorly lit areas and only one location where you can sit down for a breather if you need it.
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