Explore Brisbane's Dark Past: The Ultimate 3 Crime Tour Bundle Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours per tour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on city streets and paved paths.
Overview
Discover Brisbane's chilling criminal past with this 3-tour bundle exploring the CBD, South Brisbane Cemetery, and Fortitude Valley. Dive into true crime stories that reveal the city's shadowy history.
25 Year Celebration - 3 Crime Tour Bundle
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About This Adventure
Explore Brisbane's chilling criminal past on a captivating 1.5-hour guided tour. Choose from three unique experiences: uncover the dark history of the CBD, visit notorious graves in South Brisbane Cemetery, or delve into the seedy underbelly of Fortitude Valley. Each tour reveals haunting true crime stories that will leave you intrigued.
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Tour 1 - Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour
Behind the modern façade discover the dark heart of the capital of the Sunshine State. Walk three city blocks through two centuries of Brisbane’s criminal history on a 1.5 hour guided tour and visit real true crime scenes, including the Mad Butcher of Queen Street…
Tour 2 - South Brisbane Cemetery Crime Tour
Visit the graves of Australia’s last bushranger, a poisoned prison warder, cold-blooded criminals, and victims of crime in historic South Brisbane Cemetery on this 1.5hr walking tour. Many killers, including those executed on the gallows at nearby Boggo Road Gaol, are buried here…
Tour 3 - The Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour
Discover the seedy underbelly of Brisbane in the 1970/80s on this 1.5hr guided walking tour through the infamous Fortitude Valley where illegal casinos, strip-clubs and brothels were the norm, and visit the site of the notorious and tragic Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing!
6 month bundle validity.*
Important Information
✔ BRING YOUR OWN TORCH - A torch is required for the tour. Each guest must bring 1 torch per person (Phone apps are suitable)
✔ NO TOILET FACILITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE, please use facilities elsewhere before joining us at this site
✔ WEAR FLAT ENCLOSED SHOES - All guests must wear flat enclosed shoes. Other shoes will not be accepted.
✔ BRING A WATER BOTTLE -To keep you hydrated during the tour
✔ TOURS WILL STILL RUN IN THE RAIN - We believe the weather really adds to the atmosphere of a tour. If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous - we will notify you in these circumstances close to the tour time.
ALCOHOL/ ILLICIT SUBSTANCE USE The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any client believed to be intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be admitted at time of check-in.
SMOKING Smoking/ vaping is not permitted at any time during our tours. If anyone forgets this, and starts smoking, they will be asked to immediately cease. If they do not, they will be asked to leave the tour.
MOBILE / TABLET DEVICE USE Mobile and tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency. If you use your phone/ tablet for any other purpose during any of our tours, you will be asked to stop. Refusal to do so may result in you being asked to leave the tour.
Please always: • Respect the role/authority of the tour guides. • Respect other client’s experience. • Respect the historic sites visited.
Accessibility
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Suitability
Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years. Parents and guardians are advised that this tour features strong content in the form of true historic information and tales delivered through storytelling. The stories may include gruesome and macabre material including murders, crimes, violence, deaths, executions, and suicide. The stories can be frightening, scary and distressing especially for young children.
All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Each tour involves about 1.5 hours of walking through urban areas, so sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable.
Bring a water bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially when touring outdoors through Brisbane’s warm climate.
Arrive early for your tour
Tours start promptly—arriving 10 minutes early ensures you won’t miss the introduction and background.
Check the weather forecast
Tours proceed rain or shine, so dress accordingly and bring sun protection or rain gear.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Australian ibis often seen in city parks
- Common brushtail possum, mostly nocturnal but occasionally spotted
History
Brisbane was founded as a penal colony in 1824, and many of its early crime stories stem from this era.
Conservation
Tours promote responsible visitation, emphasizing respect for heritage sites and minimizing impact on urban green spaces.
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Adventure Hotspots in Brisbane City
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed for navigating urban walkways comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during outdoor walks in the warm Brisbane climate.
summer specific
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects skin from strong Queensland sun exposure during daytime tours.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Useful for unexpected showers in Brisbane's variable weather.
spring specific