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Old Chinatown streetscape

Chinatown True Crime Tour

Melbourne, Victoria

Come on an amazing trip back in time to Melbourne's Chinatown from c.1850s to the 1950s. Receive a free tour booklet with images of the characters discussed, original police-drawn crime maps, confiscated gambling paraphernalia and other evidence from 100+ years ago. Hear the stories of police raids for opium, illegal gambling, and other lawbreaking activities. Hear stories of blackmail, gang war, and police corruption. Your tour guide has been researching Melbourne's Chinatown via the original police files for over 15 years and delivers the old stories from original source material. Opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, police corruption.
From $45.00 – $50.00
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$50 Adults $45 Seniors, Students, Concession

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Rate

From $45.00 to $50.00

Capacity

Min 1 · Max 22

Service Update Date

23 Oct 2024

Service Facility

Family Friendly, Public Toilet

Service Types

Cultural and Theme Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Walking and Biking Tours

Tour Format

Large Group Tour, Private Tour, Small Group Tour

Fitness

Basic

Accessibility Attribute

Does not cater for people with access needs.

Where it starts

199 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 24 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria

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