How long is the tour?

The tour runs approximately three hours and includes multiple short walking segments around Fortitude Valley.

Where does the tour meet?

Meeting point is Fortitude Valley; exact check-in details are provided at booking and with booking confirmation.

Is this suitable for children?

No. The tour contains strong historic content and is not suitable for children under 10; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Will the tour run in the rain?

Yes. Tours operate in most weather; they only cancel if conditions are dangerous—bring rain protection if needed.

Are there toilet facilities?

Some sites lack toilet facilities; organizers advise using facilities before joining the tour and plan accordingly.

Can I drink alcohol on the tour?

No. Consumption of alcohol or illicit substances before or during the tour is prohibited and may result in refusal of entry.

Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour & Canapés at Les Bubbles

Fortitude Valley sits on the northeast edge of Brisbane's central district, a compact neighborhood where neon signs, narrow laneways and hard-earned history meet. SPECIAL TOUR!! Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour & Canopes @ Les Bubbles Bath House guides you through three hours of location-based storytelling that follows the Valley’s criminal chapters: illegal casinos, strip clubs, brothels and the site of the Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing. The walk finishes with canapés and a drink at Les Bubbles Bath House, a converted public bath turned restaurant whose walls still carry the neighborhood’s edge. This walking tour frames Fortitude Valley as an urban field site—street corners, former club facades and memorial markers serve as the trail’s features. Key stops include the Whiskey Au Go Go site, former casino addresses along Brunswick Street and the exterior of buildings that hosted 1970s–80s nightlife. Guides flag architectural details, street-level signage and surviving interiors where they exist, and they thread in social context: policing, organized crime threads, and how the Valley’s nightlife shaped Brisbane’s modern culture. The experience is storytelling rooted in place; it’s not a ghost tour, it’s history with blunt, eyewitness-style narration. Because the route is a mix of pavement and laneways, the tour’s standout qualities are its urban intimacy and access to off-beaten streets most visitors miss. That proximity makes the final stop at Les Bubbles Bath House feel earned—guests shift from walking to lingering over canapés in a building that carried a reputation and now holds conversation. The company’s emphasis on respect—no smoking, sober participation and closed shoes—keeps the focus on facts and memory rather than sensationalism. Visitors will come away with a sharper sense of Fortitude Valley’s role in Brisbane’s late‑20th‑century social landscape: how entertainment economies, underground vice and tragic events intersected and prompted reform. For people who like city walks that combine civic history, architecture and human stories, this three-hour offering delivers context and local texture without moralizing. Practical notes: the tour runs rain or shine, uses short urban walking segments, and may present strong content unsuitable for children under ten. Meeting point is Fortitude Valley; wear flat enclosed shoes and bring water. This tour works especially well in the early evening when neon begins to read as narrative and stories land against real storefronts. It’s a compact, local-first way to understand Brisbane beyond the skyline—rougher, louder and more honest than most guided experiences. Guides also share safety reminders and point out simple ways visitors can support local heritage: record oral histories, patronize nearby cafes and respect plaques and evidence. The tour balances curiosity with care, offering hard facts alongside space for respectful conversation about the past, present and future of Fortitude Valley. Bring water, a charged camera, always.