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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
$34.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Melbourne's Chinatown, a vibrant tapestry of history, invites you on a captivating journey through time, from the 1850s to the 1950s. With tales of intrigue and resilience, this tour reveals the hidden stories of a community that has thrived for over a century.

  • 📖 Free Tour Booklet: Receive an exclusive booklet featuring images of key figures, police-drawn crime maps, and fascinating artifacts from over a century ago.
  • 👨‍🏫 Meet Your Guide: Your knowledgeable guide, with over 15 years of research experience, shares captivating narratives sourced from original police files.
  • ⏳ Two-Hour Adventure: Immerse yourself in a two-hour exploration of Melbourne's Chinatown, rich with tales of opium, illegal gambling, and police raids.
  • 🏙️ Historic Significance: Discover the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world, where many of the older buildings still stand, each with its own unique story.
  • 🌍 Accessibility: The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this historical journey.
  • 🧒 Family-Friendly: Infants and small children are welcome, with options for prams or strollers throughout the tour.
  • 🐾 Service Animals: Your furry companions are welcome, making this experience inclusive for all.
  • 🚍 Convenient Transport: Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point.

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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

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

Meeting point
The tour leaves from the footpath tables of the Exford Hotel.

  • Chinatown
    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.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

    Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    $34.55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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