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Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney 20% OFF
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
$25.59
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Overview
The Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney offers a captivating glimpse into a suburb known for its vibrant nightlife and rich LGBT history, alongside its darker past. Once notorious as 'Razorhurst', this area was a battleground for gangs during the prohibition era, revealing a side of Sydney seldom seen.
- 🔍 Explore crime scenes, including the infamous 'Parkland Killer' of the 1920s and the chilling 'Mutilator' murders of the 1960s.
- 🏠 Visit the homes of notorious vice queens, Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine, and learn about their influence on the area.
- 🚪 Stand before the imposing gates of the Old Sydney (Darlinghurst) Prison and hear stories of hangmen and inmates.
- 🎺 Discover the history of segregated African American soldiers in WW2 and their significant cultural impact on Sydney's jazz scene.
- 🏛️ Admire the stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture that characterizes Darlinghurst.
- 🌈 Uncover the forgotten LGBT history of the 19th century, exploring its roots and evolution.
- 📸 Compare historical and modern images to visualize the dramatic changes in the area.
- 🍹 Conclude your tour at Kinselas Hotel, a former 1930s funeral parlour, where you can enjoy refreshments and uncover architectural secrets.
- 📚 Receive a Casefiles eBook to deepen your understanding of the tour’s themes and history.
- 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with pram and stroller accessibility available.
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Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Casefiles eBook
Meeting point
We meet in the courtyard of Hydeaway Cafe located behind Museum Station in Hyde Park, Sydney.
Return details
Kinselas on Taylor Square, Darlinghurst.
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Hyde ParkDiscover 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.
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DarlinghurstAfter 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.
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Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney 20% OFF
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
$25.59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!