Itinerary
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Stop At: Hyde Park, Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
Discover the history of Hyde Park, the ANZAC Memorial and pond. Hear about a cold case murder from the 1920s. The first cricket match between the Australians and English in 1830. The use of Hyde Park by Aboriginal people before colonization.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst, New South Wales
After leaving Hyde Park you enter the old suburb of Darlinghurst ( aka East Sydney). You will spend the rest of the tour in this suburb exploring old laneways and streets investigating historical crime scenes from 1860 to 1970. Darlinghurst was the most dangerous suburb in Australia between 1890 and 1960. It was full of dangerous slums and ganglands. Here you will see the old Sydney (Darlinghurst) gaol that was built by convicts in 1841 and hear about the inmates and the hangmen. Next is the old Police Station and Courthouse. Finally, you will finish at Kinselas Hotel, a 1930s funeral parlour that has been converted into a bar, on Taylor Square. This is the famous backdrop of Sydney's LGBT Mardi Gras.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Museum Station, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
11:00 AM
2 hours(approx.)
Kinselas Hotel, 383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : H1983LRsusans
Great tour, lots of interesting and informative stories and pictures, the tour was put together well and the amount of time was perfect, well done Elliot! an interesting activity for visitors and locals!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : traceyhH8690OV
Lots of history and interesting stories.
Awesome tour. Excellent guide! Would highly recommend for everyone locals and tourists.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : LorraineS1334
Absolutely enjoyable, full of historical facts all woven together. You could tell that Elliott our guide loved what he was sharing with us. Whether you are a local or a tourist, this tour is a must.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : V4047PPjillb
I had no idea what to expect from this tour and am pleased to say it was highly impressive. Elliot is a very knowledgeable guide apart from being a nice guy. If the group is small enough he will tailor the trip to your interests whether they be history, architecture or true crime. Whether you are a first time visitor to Sydney or a long term resident I guarantee you will learn something interesting on the tour. Feel free to ask questions - Elliot can answer most of them!
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Posted On : 2024-03-10
Posted By : Chrissi N
Absolutely fascinating, so much history in Sydney’s suburbs. Elliot was a fountain of knowledge and I can’t wait to do my next one 👍👍
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Posted On : 2024-03-09
Posted By : Sonya_B
What a great way to see some of Sydney’s dark past and also the old architecture of East Sydney. Our guide Elliot was brilliant and knew his stuff on the history of the area. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney or looking to do something Different. 10 out of 10!
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Posted On : 2024-02-12
Posted By : KarenS805
An excellent walking tour. So many interesting stories and places. Elliot was a fountain of knowledge and a great storyteller. I highly recommend this experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-02
Posted By : triciac935
I attended the Surry Hills Crime Scenes & Secret Laneways walking tour yesterday (28/1/24) with a couple of friends and we all absolutely loved it!! It is such a fun and interesting experience. Elliot is a fountain of information, a fabulous communicator, extremely friendly and a true gentleman. I have also attended the evening, East Sydney/Darlinghurst tour and it was also amazing.
Highly recommend his tours and talks.
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Posted On : 2024-01-29
Posted By : suzannehP4686NV
Our guide Elliot was interesting and informative and made the tour a fun and enjoyable experience. We learned much about early Sydney and the seedy, criminal history it boasted. Seeing the buildings and hearing the stories about the inhabitants was a real plus.
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Posted On : 2024-01-21
Posted By : susieo442
Such an interesting and well presented tour. Elliott was knowledgeable and very welcoming and approachable. Highly recommend for anyone - tourists or people wanting to explore their home city.
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Posted On : 2024-01-06
