Melbourne Chinatown Tour: History of Opium and Gambling

Explore Melbourne’s Chinatown history with tales of opium, gambling, and police corruption. See original images and hear stories from 1850s-1950s.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chinatown - Melbourne’s Chinatown holds the title of the longest continuously inhabited Chinese settlement in the Western world. Many of the historic buildings remain intact, each with its own unique story.
What's Included
  • Continuous visual presentation via handheld laser projector
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on an incredible journey through time to explore Melbourne’s Chinatown from the 1850s to the 1950s. Enjoy a complimentary tour booklet featuring images of the characters discussed, authentic police-drawn crime maps, seized gambling equipment, and other historical evidence from over a century ago. Discover tales of police raids targeting opium,…

Location
199 Russell St
Russell Street
The tour leaves from the footpath tables of the Exford Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
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