Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: A Historic Exploration of the City's Infamous Criminal Past

Uncover the dark secrets of Brisbane’s criminal past on a guided walking tour. Explore the city’s infamous history of brawlers, fraudsters, and love triangles gone wrong.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brisbane - Our guide will take you to revisit the scenes of the crime, secret locations in addition to enjoying some breathtaking views.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Tour Host
  • 90 Minute Tour
Additional Information

Take a Walk on the Dark Side…\n\nDon’t be fooled by the bright lights and bustling city streets. This city has a past…a dark past…\n\nEnjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city’s most infamous men.\n\nTransport yourself back in time to a seemingly lawless world of brawlers, fraudsters, and love triangles gone…

Location
King George Square
Departure Point: Meets at the front entrance of the Brisbane City Hall in King George Square. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kelechi
Oct 1, 2025
So he prayed for me - Only son of my father No work nothing to eat we go to the streets to beg for food to eat One day I told my father to pray for me on
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Jaylene_b
Sep 22, 2025
Something different - I knew of some of the stories, but it's different to see things and hear the stories. Just for something different I would recommend
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Tracymn2841mh
Sep 1, 2025
Great tour! - This was a great tour! All the stories were really interesting. This is a great activity to do if you're into history and true crime. Maddie our guide was wonderful! Definitely recommend.
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Dannyazz
Aug 29, 2025
Unconventional and worth every minute - A must visit tour that takes you through historic brisbane and guides you through the less known (dark) history of the city. Claire was super knowledgeable! Definitely recommended
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Nicole_m
Aug 25, 2025
Fun and interesting - Maddie was a delight! The stories were interesting, the walk an easy and fun. It was a great way to learn about the darker side of Brisbane.
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Juniort936
Jul 27, 2025
True Crime meets Spontaneous Arrest - A friend and I enjoyed the true crime dark stories tour that we stumbled upon by accident. Shout out to Maddy for being an awesome host! Her fantastic way of weaving the gruesome details of each case with emotional depth draws you in more, making you truly feel for the victims. The storytelling is riveting, with each case more chilling then the previous. She took the time to ensure everyone's safety in-between the peaceful stride throughout the city streets and we were awarded with a spectacular arrest spontaneously during the Laneway true crime story which was a bonus. The teams research efforts into each case deserves praise as it adds to the suspense and horror. I also loved how she added some insightful and sensitive commentary on societal issues and it's affects on criminal cases. (E.g. The execution of Dundali) It doesn't just sensationalize these dark stories; I think they encourage listeners to reflect on the deeper implications. Overall had a great time! Highly recommend for anyone who loves true crime dark stories.
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Tommyjlaw
Jul 18, 2025
Great evening out - Madeline the guide was excellent. Really good at what she does and delivered the stories with enthusiasm. You felt well taken care of and a great evening that I would recommend
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Dream51978341194
Jul 10, 2025
True Crime Meets Real History in This Eye-Opening Tour - I really enjoyed this tour. I was expecting to hear some dark and exciting murder stories, and while it delivered on that, it also offered so much more. We learned about crimes and events connected to Brisbane’s history, including stories related to war, settlement, and Indigenous communities. This tour gave me a deeper understanding of Brisbane’s past and what is being done today in terms of truth and reconciliation. It was informative, thought-provoking, and engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, true crime, or a different perspective on the city.
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Meekahp2025
Jun 28, 2025
Great fun, great tour - Clare was our lovely tour guide, she was amazing, lovely to chat to her while walking she was always making sure we were safe and she answered a lot of our questions about the tour she was very knowledgeable!! Great fun
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Michaelcs6212sx
Oct 6, 2025
Vety good and entertaining - Very good and entertaining .interestimg facts sboit the crimes in BNE .guide was very good and clear and added a bit if fun to it all
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).