Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour
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Sydney, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Sydney’s most infamous crime scenes and learn about its chilling past on this leisurely walking tour. The saying “Truth is stranger than fiction” plays out as you hear Sydney’s most terrifying tales, walk through its neighborhoods, and visit the sites of its true crimes. Your guide provides fascinating facts about the city’s dark history.
- Retrace the steps of Sydney’s most infamous crimes
- Learn about the city’s violent and seedy past
- See the city from a relaxed pace on a walking tour
- Book in advance to reserve your spot on this popular tour
What's Included
- Knowledgeable Tour Host
- 90 Minute Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Parbury LaneParbury Ln, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
Departure Point: Meets at Parbury Lane, just opposite the Sydney Harbour Bridge in The Rocks. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
The Rocks
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 474 reviews
Andrew_S, Mar 2026
The tour was great and the knowledge and story telling of the guide was really good. I would highly recommend anyone does this.
Kyley_O, Mar 2026
Lots of walking but easy experience.
Bring a torch if you're not good at night as there's uneven surfaces.
Very interesting.
Mark was our guide and was very engaging and attentive.
Enjoyable tour!
Robert_O, Mar 2026
What made the tour so enjoyable, in addition to Chloe’s enthusiasm and engaging style, is the fact that the stories are all true. This was a fascinating way to learn a bit of Sydney’s unknown past and explore its hidden lanes and back alleys. We highly recommend it.
Debi_M, Feb 2026
Mark was very good at setting the tone for the stories. He was very enthusiastic and was willing to answer questions along the route. He was a bit quick on his feet, but it all worked out in the end!
Patrick_K, Jan 2026
Exactly as described really. I don’t know how I’d tell you about the experience without ruining the surprise. Mark was a nice fella, the stories were cool. It’s a relatively cheap thing to do in Sydney and is around the major landmarks (bridge & opera house) so would highly recommend.
Russ_R, Jan 2026
Chloe was a good story teller and we got to see some areas of The Rick’s we had not been to yet. There still were some items set up from New Years Eve that obstructed some views, but overall a fun evening.
Julie_F, Dec 2025
A fun combination of a stroll thru The Rocks and the more ‘dubious’ parts of the area’s history. Caitlin was a fantastic guide (despite the Dad jokes -LOL) with equal parts storytelling and humorous wit.
Dascha_F, Dec 2025
Our guide, Ryan, was an excellent storyteller with wit and humor added to the story. This was a fun excursion to learn more about the history of Sydney.
Mary_G, Nov 2025
Our tour guide Shopie did an amazing job, guiding us and telling all the stories. Kept us captivated the whole time!
lewisje1984, Oct 2025
Just did the tour tonight 24oct25 with Sofie and she was amazing. Super knowledgeable, and friendly defiantly recommend this tour if you have 2 hours and wanna know about the dark sketchy side of Sydney
Tanesha_D, Oct 2025
Amazing and informative tour! Features great views of the city and landmarks! Kaitlyn was an AMAZING tour guide! Very kind, knowledgeable and charming!
Lisa_B, Oct 2025
Fun true stories of crime and mayhem. A short walk around the Rocks area to hear about this history of Australia and historical crime stories. It’s an easy walk and a fun time, plus a good way to get to know the city better. Sophie was a lot of fun.
Kym_J, Sep 2025
Sophie was great very knowledgeable. Was also good with the puns my parter loved the dad jokes. Was an intersting tour with lots of stories I had not heard of before.
Tani_B, Jul 2025
This tour was a great way to learn about a different side of Sydney! We loved Emily - she was funny and a great tour guide. Our 90-minute tour included lots of stops with interesting stories. Definitely recommend this tour!
Addy_I, May 2025
Caitlyn was a great tour guide! She’s really animated and awesome at keeping everyone captivated (and laughing) by the way she tells historic stories. Thanks for making my last night at Sydney a fun one Caitlyn!
Phayphone_P, May 2025
Had a relax and chilling experience. The tour was well-organized, starting right on time with two friendly guides who were both knowledgeable and engaging. We walked through the darker side of Sydney’s history, visiting actual locations where infamous crimes took place😱.
Our tour guide was absolutely hilarious! She made a real effort to keep the mood light with her witty jokes and dramatic storytelling🥸😂
Leilani_R, May 2025
This tour was fun, informative, intriguing and a good walkaround as our guide Emily led us through the Rocks and the surrounding areas telling us dark tales that happened throughout the years.
Emily is a great storyteller, very animated and full of great jokes that went along with the stories that she told. She took us to some memorable places (Gallows Hill) and we admired the hilltop views of the lit up harbour and surrounding areas.
I would highly recommend this tour, especially people who enjoy true crime stories!
Dee_F, Apr 2025
This tour was absolutely delightful. our guide Ryan was very knowledgeable and engaging and managed to successfully execute a complementary firework show. The walk is not difficult if you do not have any mobility issues. Would recommend for some silly fun in Sydney.
Claire_P, Mar 2025
It was the first time I booked something of the sort and was so happy I did. Katelyn was our guide and they were absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable, passionate with a touch of humor. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves True Crime.
Valerie_N, Feb 2025
Informative and fun walking tour. Walking at a steady pace with steps so not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Guide was passionate and upbeat with her programme however I would recommend that the guide carried a sound system so everyone in the group could here the full commentary.
Lori_Y, Feb 2025
Caitlin was great! Very interesting tour.
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Ashley_C, Feb 2025
Caitlyn was a wonderful tour guide and she was super engaging! Highly recommend! She was very entertaining and informative!
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Bev, Feb 2025
Excellent stories and fun - great guide. He knew lots and he read the crowd well and steered his presentation to our interests. He was funny at appropriate times and serious at appropriate times.
Richard_S, Jan 2025
Katie was a great host retelling the stories in an engaging way. Easy walking pace covers a range of events/incidents.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks for posting this review Richard - we appreciate it!
India_C, Jan 2025
Way too many pins and terrible jokes, not enough crime stories. We ended up leaving early because we were sick of hearing “dad jokes” …
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi there India, we appreciate you leaving this feedback. Whilst we do try to toe the line between entertaining and educational, we understand that this is a subjective line to balance. Our sincerest apologies that the way your host delivered the stories made you feel uncomfortable. With your feedback we are better able to adjust our tours
Nicky_D, Jan 2025
It was a beautiful walk. Cate our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable, she was actually the highlight of the tour. She told us about a pub that had a jail under it and suggested we visit which we did and that was amazing.
The murders Cate made them sound interesting but I feel the company could chose some more recent crimes- that is not a reflection on Cate's work as she can only work with what she has and did a great job.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for leaving this review. We are glad our host provided you with a wonderful experience. We do try to tow the line between entertaining and educational stories whilst still keeping sensitivity. We found that newer stories were still quite resonating with people, and so we turned out focus to the stories the city has forgotten. Thank you for your feedback though, we really appreciate it.
Luke_S, Jan 2025
Our tour guide was Emily, she was great, very knowledgeable about the stories, energetic, and had a good sense of humor! The weather was perfect, the pace was great, and the price was also good.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Luke, thank you for posting your review of the tour experience :)
Letitia_S, Dec 2024
Very interesting tour, Ryan was our tour guide and was very informative and professional. I was concerned we may have trouble hearing him, given we were in a group of 25, but we had no trouble at all. Even my 11yo son enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
I's always wonderful to hear about guests of all ages enjoying the tour experience. Thank you for posting your review!
Kevin_W, Dec 2024
Katelyn did a great job walking our small group around the Rocks in Sydney. It was a wonderful way to spend a night out on the town after our cruise returned to Sydeny. Thanks!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi there, thank you for leaving your review of your experience of this tour :)
Antonio_G, Nov 2024
Our guide, Kaitlyn I believe, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and funny. We had a great time exploring the Rocks in the dark.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi there, thank you very much for your review!
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