Meander dark alleys, cobblestone laneways and elegant streets as you explore old Sydney’s dark secrets and mysteries. You will fill the shoes of 19th-century police detectives and investigate horrifying crime scenes, some dating back to when Australia was settled as a convict colony. Including Sydney’s Parkland Killer and The Mutilator, two of history’s most disturbed serial killers.
Discover the colonial prison and lunatic asylum and hear stories of the old inmates. Walk the beautiful back streets, lanes and parks lined with trees, old mansions and cute cottages. Where the pimps, prostitutes, rentboys and corrupt cops once lurked beneath the flickering glow of old street lamps.
Molly Dooker
2022-11-21
Did Elliot's tour on Sunday, it was fabulous. He is super interesting and his passion was palpable. We will definitely do another tour with him. Thanks Elliot for your generosity of knowledge and time.
Vince Bagusauskas
2022-11-20
You know the enthusiasm that the tour operator has when he goes half an hour beyond his tour end time and has a beer with you at the end
maureen jones
2022-11-20
A great tour. Elliott was very passionate aboutSurry Hills and it’s history and architecture. His presentation was easy to hear as he projected his voice ver well. His knowledge of the area is extensive.
Tayyah Pegg
2022-11-06
What a wonderful idea this is! I went on the tour with Elliot today and it was fantastic! Elliot is a very captivating storyteller and also super knowledgeable on Sydney's crime history. The whole tour flew by and I was sad when it was over. It was like experiencing a living history book, complete with standing in the actual locations. I will book the Darlinghurst one next! Definitely go on this tour, you won't regret it!
P.s. Elliot, please do more tours!
Michael Drew
2022-11-05
I undertook this tour today and can highly recommend it. The tour guide has an extensive knowledge of the crimes he describes and a passion for the local history of Surry Hills. I am a Sydney local but he took me into nooks and crannies that I didn't know existed. I'm glad he did! Do this tour.
Helen Doran
2022-10-30
Excellent way to spend a Sunday morning. Elliot really holds your interest and you learn so much about the area and the history
breda osullivan
2022-10-15
We enjoyed the Surry Hills tour so much we did the Darlinghurst tour today. What a beautiful sunny walk with Elliot who is a great story teller & so passionate about Sydney history. 10/10 for both tours.
Sandra Russo
2022-10-09
Excellent tour! Loved hearing about all the lesser known crimes as well as walking the streets. Elliot was a great guide and we can't wait to do the Surry Hills Tour!
Amanda McElhinney
2022-10-06
Really enjoyed this walking tour. Elliott was an engaging and knowledgeable host. It was great to go to areas we wouldn’t have gone to on our own, as well as to hear the relevant history and stories . We will definitely attend the Surry Hills tour in future, based on our experience with this one. Thanks so much Elliott!
Lisa Codemo
2022-09-21
Murders Most Foul Surry Hills tour with guide Elliot was most captivating. I was thoroughly engaged the whole tour with the enthralling commentary Elliot provided. My favourite tale from the tour was the suspicious cold case murder of Francis Charles Kennedy, and the inconsistent witness reports and dealings from Cocaine Queen May Smith.
I highly recommended this tour for anyone with an interest in true crime, Australia's past, or to simply explore the city of Sydney from a new perspective. It definitely left me wanting to know more.
