Tour

Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

4.9(119 reviews)
2 hours
From $33.65
View Reviews & Availability
Opens Viator, our trusted affiliate partner
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
9 photos

About This Tour

Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters who lived in Melbourne's old crime district 100 years ago. The Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour is constructed and delivered by writer and historian Michael Shelford and utilises the original police files from the era 1890-1920's. Former brothels, speak easies, gangland murders and shootouts with cops, are just a few of the subjects featured on the tour. Each tour member receives a free booklet which contains photos of the characters discussed along the way. Fitzroy is located on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by regular trams to and from the City.

Photo Gallery

Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

TopTours Insights

AI Generated

Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

Let TopTours AI read the full tour details and generate a short insight about who this experience is best for and what stands out.

Calculating tour characteristics...

What's Included

A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting Point

We meet at the entrance doors to Melbourne Museum, 9 Nicholson St Carlton. Melbourne Museum is the modern building on the other side of the Royal Exhibition Building when travelling away from the city.

Special Instructions

The walking tour will meet at the main entrance doors to Melbourne Museum, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton. Please try to get to the starting point 10 minutes before starting time, otherwise try to contact the host, Michael Shelford, on 0422 525 565. Most of the tour will be on streets without shade or shelter so please take this into consideration when planning for sun protection and inclement weather. It is a 2 hour walk so comfortable footwear is recommended. Although there are shops along the way it would be preferred if you could bring along your own snacks and drinking water if possible. We must inform you that the tour contains information regarding violent and potentially upsetting historical occurrences. It also includes references to prostitution. Any children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian. The tour works a circuit of the southern part of Fitzroy and concludes near the corner of Napier and Gertrude St, Fitzroy, around 2 hours later. There are regular trams that stop near the beginning and end points. Tram Routes 86 and 96 both stop at Melbourne Museum and are only a couple of stops from Melbourne's CBD. The 86 and 11 trams are both close to the finish point to take you back to the city. See you there!

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Melbourne Historical Crime Tours

Official supplier for this experience. Bookings are handled directly through Viator with verified partners.

Viator Certified

Trusted local operator

Are you the tour operator?

Get up to 15× more visibility by linking your tours together. Show travelers all your offerings on each tour page. Just one extra booking per month covers the cost. Starting at just $4.99/month.

Up to 15× More VisibilityPremium Badge & VerificationCross-Tour Discovery
Partner With Us

Guest Ratings

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Based on 119 verified reviews

4.9

Average rating

5
11697%
4
11%
1
22%

Ready to Go?

Book Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

Secure your spot instantly through Viator and receive flexible cancellation options plus verified customer support.

View Reviews & Availability
Opens Viator, our trusted affiliate partner

Trusted partner • Instant confirmation

Other Tours You Might Like

Torrid Tales True Crime Walking Tour of St Augustine

Torrid Tales True Crime Walking Tour of St Augustine

5.0(15)
From $30
View Details
True Crime Walking Tour in the Buda Castle district

True Crime Walking Tour in the Buda Castle district

5.0(17)
From $16.11
View Details
iWitness Key West True Crime Walking Tour

iWitness Key West True Crime Walking Tour

5.0(7)
From $45
View Details
Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

5.0(52)
From $30.29
View Details
Chapel Hill True Crime Walking Tour

Chapel Hill True Crime Walking Tour

5.0(1)
From $19
View Details
The Original True Crime Walking Tour of Munich

The Original True Crime Walking Tour of Munich

5.0(95)
From $41.77
View Details
New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

5.0(1,538)
From $37
View Details
New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

5.0(55)
From $39
View Details
French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour

French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour

4.9(326)
From $30
View Details
Dest ID: 384 (Melbourne)
Slug: melbourne