Dark Melbourne guided tour
Activities

Dark Melbourne guided tour

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£63.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Do this because
  • Step back in time and explore the secrets of Melbourne’s dark past
  • Visit Melbourne’s most haunted laneway and learn of its mystery
  • Listen to the horrific stories of famous people in Melbourne from a friendly and experienced guide
What to expect

Let one of Melbourne’s top-rated tour guides take you on the exploration of the haunted and horrific past of Melbourne. Traverse through the laneways which tell tales of their gruesome past and learn of the most haunted sites.

Explore and potentially unlock the mystery of one of the world’s most notorious killers. Could the infamous Jack the Ripper have been Melbourne murderer Frederick Bailey Deeming? Learn of his horrific crimes and decide for yourself! Who are the spiritual beings said to inhabit this city? Learn of them including Dame Nellie Melba’s eerie presence and of her parties that are thrown at one of Melbourne’s most historic venues, The Hotel Windsor, almost a century after her death. Retrace the footsteps of The Singing Strangler, A United States Marine stationed in Australia during WWII fixated with the voices of young women. About life in wartime will be revealed. Melbourne and reveal his brutal crimes. Uncover the ghastly Melbourne underworld, a world of debauchery that this city still hints at today. Hear the salacious stories of prostitution and opium dens as you wind through the streets and laneways. Chinatown. Learn about the history of the famous Madame Brussels and the politicians and corrupt cops that frequented her establishments.

Be led along the Yarra River as we relive the story of the most gruesome discovery in Melbourne’s history, the Body in the Box. Learn of the horror find, the morbid response and the answer to the mystery that revealed into the cities most gruesome criminal acts. Visit Melbourne’s most haunted laneway and learn of its dark secrets. And what is the connection between our most haunted pub and Melbourne’s high society?

Wind-down after a whirlwind tour with a refreshing beverage and one of Melbourne’s favourite pubs. Your tour guide will answer any questions you may have.

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What's included
  • check One drink
  • check Guided tour
Where

74 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Meeting point:
Meet your tour guide at Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St) - this is a park with a fountain and is located between the Parliament and Old Treasury Buildings.
What to remember
  • The maximum number of participants is 15
  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed to join this activity
  • Bring your camera and wear comfortable walking shoes
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Provider
Depot Adventures
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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