Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour: Discover a Hidden, Crime-Ridden Past

Uncover Sydney’s hidden, crime-ridden past on a thrilling Dark Stories True Crime Tour. Explore the city’s notorious neighborhoods, alleyways, and laneways while discovering humanity’s darkest deeds. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Rocks - 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

Embark on a Journey Through the Underworld…
Venture into the city and delve into Sydney’s history, unearthing the concealed mysteries of the city’s earliest and most brutal district.
Experience an unhurried walking tour as you follow the path previously tread by Sydney’s most infamous residents through ancient, cobbled streets.
Step back into a…

Location
Parbury Lane
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sam4moz
Oct 8, 2025
A must have experience - This tour is a must for anyone who wants to explore a fascinating and often overlooked part of Sydney’s history. While most people associate the city with its skyscrapers, fast pace, and corporate culture, this experience takes you back in time to discover the heart and soul of old Sydney—rich with emotion, drama, and stories from the city’s earliest days through to the events of the last century. The narration is truly outstanding—a huge shoutout to Sophie, whose storytelling skills vividly bring the past to life. The tour runs for about 90 minutes and includes a moderate walk through slopes and stairs, making it less suitable for wheelchairs. Nevertheless, it’s an enjoyable and memorable way to experience Sydney from a completely different perspective.
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Marials995iu
Oct 5, 2025
Highly recommended tour and story telling experience - I already took my son to one of these tours in the past and came back again with a whole family. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much. We loved our tour guide Sophie. Her delivery of stories, poem and answering out questions was outstanding. The theme and set up is fantastic! Great way to learn a bit about Sydney's history and immerse yourself back in the old days. Thank you
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Kristian
Oct 5, 2025
Well done. - We were initially booked for a night tour but unfortunately our tour operator couldn't make it and we had to change to a day tour. While initially disappointed at not having a night tour we should have never worried - Caitlyn turned up to save the day!! She was an engaging and entertaining guide and kept us enthralled with her stories and jokes. She even somehow managed to turn on the weather for us, and provided great recommendations of extra things to do and see in Sydney! Thank you so much Caitlyn - highly recommended!
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U3897ijelizabethr
Oct 5, 2025
I really loved this tour! - Sophie was lovely. Really knew her stuff, seemed passionate, very friendly and made us feel super comfortable. I absolutely loved this and would no doubt do this or similar again!
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Melody
Oct 3, 2025
Great Storytelling of Sydney Life. - Sophie’s storytelling was absolutely riveting, weaving together sinister chapters of Sydney’s history that left us both unsettled and enthralled. A thoroughly engaging evening.
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Sally_russell1
Sep 29, 2025
Deep dive into Sydney’s criminal history - Enthusiastic tour guides sharing fascinating stories beyond the headlines of Sydney’s true crime plus a good trot around the Rocks
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Lorrenn2021
Sep 27, 2025
A must for true crime fans - So much fun! Very wholesome and engaging! Our guide was Ryan and I highly recommend him. Very easy to listen to and he was very funny. Went with our whole family and I really enjoyed it. The stories were just graphic enough to satisfy my true crime itch without being too grossed out
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Jasmin
Sep 26, 2025
Dark, mysterious but total fun ! - Very interesting and lovely planned tour! I liked the variety of places we visited and heard a lot of fun sidefacts and really interesting stories. Sophie is such a sweetheart! I would totally recommend this trip if you're a true crime addict like I am.
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Kym_j
Sep 26, 2025
Sophie was great very... - 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.
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Skorosic
Sep 21, 2025
Old Sydney - Great visit to different times in alleys of the Rock and old Sydney. Hopefully next time the tally will fill up on the Gallows Hill. Big thanks to Sophie and Nash!
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).