Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters who lived in Melbourne's old crime district 100 years ago. The Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour is constructed and delivered by writer and historian Michael Shelford and utilises the original police files from the era 1890-1920's. Former brothels, speak easies, gangland murders and shootouts with cops, are just a few of the subjects featured on the tour. Each tour member receives a free booklet which contains photos of the characters discussed along the way. Fitzroy is located on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by regular trams to and from the City.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Historic buildings and lane ways.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 16–17 pay from $32, adults from $35.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet at the entrance doors to Melbourne Museum, 9 Nicholson St Carlton. Melbourne Museum is the modern building on the other side of the Royal Exhibition Building when travelling away from the city. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 22 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We absolutely loved the Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour. Michael was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Melbourne’s crime and history. His stories really brought the area and its past to life. Having such a small tour made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in true crime, Melbourne history, or both. Thanks, Michael, for a fantastic afternoon!
Amazing experience. The guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining. We walked away knowing more about Fitzroy. Definitely worth it!!!
Very interesting historical information of the area. A thoroughly enjoyable morning. Highly recommend the walk.
Excellent tour, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Michael was extremely knowledgeable and had certainly done his research. The way he conducted the tour intertwining and connecting stories and characters from the past was really interesting. I would definitely recommend this tour and next time would find an opportunity to attend Michael’s other true crime tours.
Highly recommend this tour, Michael was so knowledgeable and a great speaker and story teller. You can tell he is so passionate and knowledgeable about this era. Easy walk, and great to do a tour like this in your own city!
Michael is a great speaker, very infornative and intetesting content. The walk says 2 hrs but we stopped quite a bit, so not too arduous! We recommend the tour highly, we loved it, thanks Michael.
Excellent experience for older children who are in crime and history great narratior and excellent run down on gangster life in Melbourne back in the day .
Great tour. Michael is very knowledgeable and brings to life the characters in his story telling. You'll never look at the seemingly innocuous buildings the same way again. The small group makes it easy to hear and makes it feel like you're just having a chat.
What a great way to start a Sunday! Excellent tour, well researched and a clear passion for the area and history. Found the tour very informative and the helpful booklet allowed us to follow the characters and their stories. 100% recommend whether new or old to the area.
Micheal is a very passionate true crime historian. If you love true crime Micheal is the guide for you.
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