Attractions

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Melbourne, Australia

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

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. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Professional Guide. A free tour book containing photos of the characters discussed, police-drawn maps etc.

What's not included

Snacks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Melbourne Historical Crime Tours

Meeting Point

The tour leaves from the footpath tables of the Exford Hotel.