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Try to keep your jaw from dragging on the ground as we walk through the inner city hearing the dark yet true crime stories from the 19th century.
Dunedin, being a gold rush town, brought characters in from all over to exist together in this isolated city at the bottom of the world.
We will briefly touch on why and how Dunedin was settled for context then we will walk the main areas of the inner city seeing such landmarks as the favourite little Fairlie steam engine, the old victorian era, gothic revival prison, the Flemish Renaissance style railway station, Anglican Cathedral, the newly refurbished main street, George Street ending with the utterly depraved story of murder and attempted suicide in the one of many notorious lanes that still exist.
See the best of Dunedin while hearing the worst.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
Through the glass window we will admire the double ended Fairlie steam engine and hear how she survived to become antique and who got in her way.
Queens Garden
From Toitu we can see the Queen's Gardens, the area below the infamous Bell Hill who was shaped using prison labour, hear the story of a particular prisoner sentenced to work there.
An in person guide to take you through the inner city recounting the stories where they happened
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
737AndyB,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Was blown away by the depth of knowledge and research that went into it, both solved and unsolved. Our guide didn't just rattle off dates, she told stories that made the city come alive. The pace was perfect and we were kept engaged right till the end. Would highly recommend the tour to both locals and visitors.
Operated by Tales From Darkest Dunedin