Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour
Overview
Take a Walk on the Dark Side...
Sail into town and enjoy a glimpse into Sydney's past, revealing the hidden secrets of the city's first & most violent neighbourhood.
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour retracing the steps of Sydney's most notorious via cobblestoned streets.
Travel back to troublesome times to an era of gangs, fatal doses of lead poisoning, unique alibis & a healthy dose of true crime.
Relive a time that proves truth is far stranger than fiction as you explore alleyways & laneways you never knew existed.
Great photo & sightseeing opportunities displaying the best that Sydney has to offer.
Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into a dark & crime-ridden history.
Sydney's The Rocks might seem like heaven to you now, but it was once populated by the desperate, the destitute, & the dastardly.
Take a trip back in time & rediscover a bounty of Sydney Crime stories combining humanity's darkest deeds with incredible scenery.
...stories the city tried to forget...
What's Included
- Knowledgeable Tour Host
- 90 Minute Tour
Meeting Location
Parbury Lane
Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Rocks
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-66633P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Knowledgeable Tour Host.
- 90 Minute Tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Knowledgeable Tour Host
- 90 Minute Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
