V
Enjoyable experience
Took my teenage grandson. Tour guide Chantelle was warm, friendly & knowledgable. Good small group of people. Interesting tour & great part of the city to wander around in as evening fell.
Melbourne's True Crime Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $24 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 91 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Dark Stories Pty Ltd
- Meeting point
- Please meet in the 8 Hour Reserve at the corner of Russell St and Victoria St, next to the Eight Hour Day Memorial.
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...
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $24
- Child (ages 0–17)
- $18
In demand: 48 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Melbourne
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.
What's included
Included
Knowledgeable Tour Host
90 Minute Tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
91 reviews
How it compares in Melbourne
- Starting price $24 is 62% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 840 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
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 Melbourne's True Crime Tour take?
Melbourne's True Crime Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Melbourne's True Crime Tour cost?
Prices start at $24 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 Melbourne's True Crime Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
How much does Melbourne's True Crime Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $18, adults from $24.
Does Melbourne's True Crime Tour sell out?
It can: 48 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Melbourne's True Crime Tour 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 Please meet in the 8 Hour Reserve at the corner of Russell St and Victoria St, next to the Eight Hour Day Memorial. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Melbourne's True Crime Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(91)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Amazing evening
What an amazing evening walking the streets and laneways of Melbourne! Chantel our guide was amazing and quite knowledgeable and was happy to answer all our questions! 5 stars!!
K
Fantastic
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.
K
An engaging wonderful tour
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!
J
Fun evening
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.
K
Excellent tour
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.
G
Good tour and guide
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.
S
Fantastic true crime tour through Melbourne CBD
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!
L
Really disappointing
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
C
Darcy our tour guide was...
Darcy our tour guide was great, stories were interesting. Good pace. Very friendly. Small group which was nice
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