Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Melbourne's Chinatown is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world. A high percentage of the older buildings still exist and each has its stories.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional 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
Supplied by Melbourne Historical Crime Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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