Sydney Walking Tours

Our Weekly Sydney Walking Tours

Each week Murders Most Foul hosts a series of Sydney walking tours with a historical and true crime theme that shows Sydney from a different and exciting perspective. Sydney has an incredible history made up of dozens of communities and thousands of individual human stories. We found that the traditional history walking tours set around Sydney are stuck in their old fashioned ways and just lectured to us like they were reciting a 1980s text book. Our mission has been to change how historical Sydney walking tours are delivered. Our Sydney walking tours are guided by historians and archaeologists that take you off the tourist path, into the back streets, hidden bays and coves, and across the secret gardens, in search of forgotten stories, relics and mysteries.

Sydney Odyssey: A Sydney Harbour History Walking Tour

NEW TOUR ALERT! A history walk from Circular Quay to Kings Cross through Farm Cove, the Botanic Gardens and Woolloomooloo. See Sydney from a different angle while hearing bizarre, peculiar and spine-chilling stories that will change the way you see our most iconic landmarks. Click here to find out more.

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Starting at$35.00

Darlinghurst: Sex, Scandal & Murder Walking Tour

Explore murder, myth and mystery in Sydney’s most eerie and sinful historical neighbourhood. You will track the steps of disturbed serial killers; lurk through old ganglands; uncover a 19th-century same-sex scandal that ends in murder and discover the forgotten prostitute lanes, beats and brothels. *Parental discretion for children under 15.* Click here to find out more.

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Starting at $35.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jo Ward 
 
2023-09-17
 
 
  
Awesome tour! Myself and a group of friends met with Elliot for the Crime Scenes and Secret Laneways of Surry Hills. Amazing ! Due to the fact that Elliot has so much knowledge about the area and you can tell he loves his job . All questions were answered and honestly we could have sat there all afternoon listening to the history of the area. Thanks Elliot I will definitely be booking one of your other tours.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Peter 
 
2023-09-10
 
 
  
An interesting and enjoyable day with friends.  Elliott's knowledge and enthusiasm is infections.  The walk is easily doable and the tour is recommended to see and learn about parts of Sydney not normally considered by the tourist or Sydneysiders.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bonnie Sykes 
 
2023-09-03
 
 
  
One of the best, most thorough tours I've done in Sydney. Eliot was so knowledgeable and approachable, the walk was well paced (I've done some that are too fast) and the crime stories plus general knowledge he has are excellent. Old photos are so fascinating to see too. I would highly recommend his tour and would love to do one of his other ones in the future.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Joanne Campbell 
 
2023-09-03
 
 
  
We loved this tour. As usual Eliott was fantastic. We learnt so much and had so much fun. I really recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about our city and is interested in crime. Thanks Jo
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Carol Hyde 
 
2023-09-01
 
 
  
Learnt so much from Elliot and you get caught up in his enthusiasm. Such an interesting tour and a great way to finish with lunch at the Dove & Olive Hotel for lunch. Go ahead and book and you will not be disappointed.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Deborah Dean 
 
2023-08-17
 
 
  
An informative tour.
Thanks Elliot for being a great tour guide.  Myself and the ladies in my group had a really enjoyable time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Rebecca Hall 
 
2023-08-15
 
 
  
Tour guide Elliot has a real passion for the history and architecture of Sydney, which was projected on this tour.
It was very interesting, informative and relaxed, would definitely reccomended and plan do another of his tours in future.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Natalie Bentley 
 
2023-08-15
 
 
  
Enjoyed our Circular Quay/ Botanical Gardens walk thanks Elliot for the great morning.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Chris Harrison 
 
2023-08-14
 
 
  
A very interesting and informative day. Elliott  really knew his history and made the tour very enjoyable. Would recommend to friends.
Thank you.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Surry Hills Crime Scenes & Secret Laneways (3hrs)

Our flagship walking adventure is everything the 2-hour tour offers plus more crime scenes, more history, and more laneways like the charming cat alley. The final stop is an old detective’s pub frequented by the infamous Roger Rogerson. Click here to find out more.

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Starting at $45.00

Surry Hills Crime Scene Walking Tour (2hrs)

Investigate the dark past of Sydney’s iconic Surry Hills. This gentle walk explores old lanes and alleys to discover a series of forgotten murders and crime scenes from 1820 to 1960. Experience old-fashioned storytelling with a twist. Click here to find out more.

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Starting at $35.00

Read About Sydney’s Historical Murders

Discover the forgotten murders in your Sydney suburb and neighbourhood including Glebe, Darlinghurst, Killara, Cronulla, Newtown, Crows Nest, Narrabeen and more.