Melbourne's True Crime Tour
Description
Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour revisiting historic true crime spots that will leave you speechless. Uncover the lost histories of murder, intrigue, unsolved cases, blackmail, scandals and much more. Learn about the lives of the big names from Melbourne's Crime History past and the impossible situations they faced. Undertake an exploration of Melbourne's dark history - the ultimate destination for true crime enthusiasts. Book your ticket for this unique investigation into a fascinating and complex history of true crime. Rip away the fabric of polite society and take your chance to travel back in time to examine the annals of Melbourne's true crime history. Reach deep into the paradise of Melbourne's complex dark past and unearth the buried secrets that lurk within its streets. ...stories the city couldn't make up...
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Itinerary
Return to the scenes of the past. Learn the secrets of the conviction of the Gun Alley Murder Trial. Uncover the genuine Jack the Ripper suspect wandering the streets of Melbourne, his links to England, and his ultimate fate. Solve a unique murder mystery at an address that doesn't exist. Enjoy Melbourne's true crime tales from bank robbery shenanigans, to exorcisms, to old-style Victorian-era detective cases, and much more.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(89)
Our guide was knowledgeable, charismatic, and kept the whole group hooked from start to finish. I learned things about the city I’ve never heard anywhere else — from Little Lon to the old crime scenes tucked between modern buildings. The walk was easy, the stories were fascinating, and the whole tour felt very professional. Highly recommend for anyone who loves mystery, history, or storytelling.
We had a great time on this true crime tour! The tour guide was professional, engaging, and really easy to chat with. The time flew by and we appreciated all the cool spots she brought us to. It was also a nice perk to have access to sit down sometimes while listening to the guide share stories. Thank you for a memorable experience and for being so kind!
A really fun evening walking around listening to some pretty bizarre stories! Chantelle was our host and she was great. Warm and knowledgeable, she told the stories with enthusiasm and humour. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour which filled me in on a lot of stories I knew a little bit about and introduced me to a whole lot of new stories of the dark side of Melbourne's past. Shantelle was a great host with an animated delivery which ensured the time flew by.
Tours like this depend very much on the guide and their liveliness to tell the stories. I enjoyed this tour and Darcy was a great host, friendly and engaging without being on rote.
My family attended this tour in Feb 2026. It was a great tour, with interesting and morbid stories of crime and murder that took place in various locales throughout the CBD. A mix of well-known and lesser-known crime stories, from mid-1800s to 2000s. Our guide, Harry, was excellent and had an amazing depth of knowledge on this topic. Highly recommended!
Really disappointing. Travelled from Gisborne to the city. Enjoyed a really lovely meal at a restaurant and just before leaving to walk to our meeting point, received a cancellation notice, 30 mins before tour start. It completely spoilt our evening
Darcy our tour guide was great, stories were interesting. Good pace. Very friendly. Small group which was nice
We did the tour with Joanna. She was informative, interactive and very engaging. We learnt a lot of interesting facts about our local city of Melbourne and had a wonderful night. Highly recommend!
Did this tour with my husband and was a great way to find out some of the history of Melbourne, also a nice way to see some of the city. I have lived in Melbourne all my life and had no idea about some of the stories and people mentioned. Also shout out to our guide Harry, who was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helped make the tour a great experience.
