Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour: Discover a Hidden, Crime-Ridden Past

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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346caths
Jul 28, 2024
Great evening - Great evening learning about some wild and wacky crimes that you had to hear/see the photos to believe. My teenage children really enjoyed the tour as well as my husband and I
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Lisasg3983df
Jul 27, 2024
Different, from the average, in a good way! - Very good, different from the ‘average’ tour. Great stories and a good route through The Rocks. Ryan was wonderful, with just enough puns!
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Lizwink2024
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing storytelling - The host, Emily was amazing. The way she presented really kept us engaged, wanting to know more. Definetly worth going!
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908bridgitn
Jul 19, 2024
Fantastic - I think our tour names guide was Chris! Tour was 19/7/2024. He was fantastic, very entertaining and catered to the audience well! Great experience meeting Peter the owl too.
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Nyabogado
Jul 19, 2024
Dark stories with wit, drama and ambiance - My teenage son and I enjoyed this tour. It was atmospheric, funny, interesting and different. Our tour guide Ryan was witty and a good storyteller.
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34ashlind
Jul 18, 2024
Fun and Engaging - Great tour - Caitlin was really good and engaging. Would recommend to everyone!! WS nice to go through some more hidden areas.
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N9693srkarenh
Jul 14, 2024
Entertaining tour - Emily was a very entertaining tour guide. We really enjoyed the insight and the little laneways on our walk. The life and times of convicts was eye opening
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Q9051gxkatiec
Jul 11, 2024
Stories that really gave me chills! - I really enjoyed this tour. Emily had a great way of telling the stories throughout which really added suspense and intrigue. She even added some extra fun facts along the way. It was a nice night and great to see the city at night from different points.
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007bbc
Jul 19, 2024
Very entertaining and educational tour - Very entertaining and educational tour. A comfortable pace through the backstreets of the Rocks over 100 minutes, hearing stories of true crimes from the area. Gorgeous views, even at night. Ryan was an entertaining guide.
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Virginia_b
Jul 7, 2024
Not great. - Not very interesting stories told on the tour. Walked some interesting parts of Sydney but the tour was not great
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