Your Experience

Step into Sydney's shadowy history as you embark on a guided crime tour that brings the city's most notorious criminal tales to life. Begin your adventure in The Rocks, an area lined with cobblestone lanes, historic pubs and storied buildings dating back to convict settlement times. As you wander through hidden alleys, your guide will recount the gripping sagas of the infamous Razor Gang Wars of the 1920s, when the city became a battleground for legendary figures like Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine.

Stories from Sydney’s Underworld

This immersive tour reveals the secrets behind some of Australia’s most talked-about crimes, unlocking the stories of convicts, gangsters, and swindlers who once called Sydney home. Marvel at sites of daring heists and hear about unsolved mysteries such as Australia's first major bank robbery in 1828. As you pass from pub to pub and peer into haunted buildings, you’ll learn how the city's underground was shaped by illegal gambling dens, brothels, and sly grog shops hidden from official eyes.

Historic Landmarks and Chilling Tales

Your guide will share details of the city’s transformation from its earliest convict days through to the notorious criminal activity of the 19th and 20th centuries. Encounter tales of courage, cunning and deception that have changed Sydney’s social fabric forever. The vivid storytelling paints a compelling portrait of Sydney’s evolving character, from outlaws and con artists to lawmen and local legends.

Explore The Rocks by Night

Experience The Rocks after dark, when its mysterious alleys come alive with ghost stories and echoes of the city's past. Uncover Sydney’s oldest pubs, where patrons and publicans once witnessed dramatic events that helped shape the destiny of the city. Learn how generations of criminals, both infamous and largely forgotten, have left their mark on Sydney’s identity.

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