This History Tour has been curated by heritage professionals to uncover the notorious secrets, stories & scandals of Kings Cross — Sydney's historic red-light strip. Once a bourgeois neighbourhood boasting harbour-side mansions & Victorian villas, this bustling pocket of Sydney was transformed by bohemia, entertainment & modernist architecture during the roaring 1920's Jazz Age. Amidst the sparkling lights of its inter-war years, The Cross also became riddled with backstreet bordellos, sly-grog stores, razor-wielding gangs, crime-lords (and ladies), murders, mysteries & martinis. By the 1960s, the streets teamed with revellers visiting its red-light strip of neon fantasies, nightclubs & local eccentrics — dubbed in the media as 'Sin City'. Crime and corruption continued as new heavyweights such as The Boss of The Cross took the reigns, and by 1975 the neighbourhood was embroiled in one of Sydney's most scandalous cold-case murder mysteries. Uncover this unique story in style!

Services Included

An after tour drink at an iconic local pub is included in this tour. Enjoy a local beer or cider, gl

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Our meeting place is Springfield Lodge Hotel in Potts Point. Your guide will greet you at the entrance to the hotel lobby where a cafe on the patio faces Springfield Avenue. Your guide will be visible with a white 'Walking Tour' folder. Otherwise, check-in with hotel lobby staff.

End location : Our meeting place is Springfield Lodge Hotel in Potts Point. Your guide will greet you at the entrance to the hotel lobby where a cafe on the patio faces Springfield Avenue. Your guide will be visible with a white 'Walking Tour' folder. Otherwise, check-in with hotel lobby staff.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 18 to 80 : from 0 to 5 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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