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Factual Experience
Excellent experience very informative with the facts presented. It was a great time thank you Michael
Collingwood Crime Crawl
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Melbourne Historical Crime Tours
- Meeting point
- We meet inside the Birmingham Hotel
Description
Come on a pub crawl through time, c.1860s to 1920s, with true crime author Michael Shelford. Travel back to a time when Collingwood’s streets were run by youth gangs known as 'larrikin pushes'. A time when Collingwood was considered by police to be “the home of Melbourne’s criminals”, and was also home to Australia’s largest illegal gambling enterprise known as John Wren’s Collingwood Tote. Youth gang wars, murder, shootings, cop bashings, illegal gambling, sly grog shops (speak easies), corruption, and most importantly - booze. Four pubs in three hours. Drinks and food are not included in the price of the tour but can be purchased along the way if you feel hungry or thirsty. Each venue practises responsible service of alcohol.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Sat
- Start times
- 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $35
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $32
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $32
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We meet at the Birmingham Hotel, c.1853, where we sit down for an introduction along with true crime stories and history about the pub and surrounding area. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
We sit down inside the historic Albion Hotel for more history and true crime stories. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
The Tote Hotel
We stop outside the famous Tote Hotel, which is a Melbourne rocknroll institution. We hear about the pub's early history and some true crime stories.
We sit down inside the historic Bendigo Hotel, another famous Melbourne rocknroll venue and also the home to the Mill Brewery for more true crime stories, along with history about the pub and surrounding area. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
We visit the famous sporting ground and historic home to the Collingwood Magpies aussie rules team for some more history and true crime-related stories.
We finish at the magnificent and historic Yarra Hotel where we sit down for the final stories and wrap things up. You can purchase food and/or drinks if you wish to do so.
What's included
Included
Tour booklet with photos of the characters discussed and other interesting things.
Not included
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Starting price $35 is 44% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 839 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Collingwood Crime Crawl take?
Collingwood Crime Crawl lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Collingwood Crime Crawl cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Collingwood Crime Crawl run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 2:00 PM.
How much does Collingwood Crime Crawl cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $32, adults from $35.
Can I cancel Collingwood Crime Crawl for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet inside the Birmingham Hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Collingwood Crime Crawl worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Melbourne Historical Crime Tours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Awesome
Michael has so much knowledge and was very entertaining. He gave insights into life of those times. This was our second tour and we are looking forward to our third.
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