Sin and the City — Kings Cross Golden Age Walking History Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Special behind-the-scenes entrance into hidden clubs, restaurants and cocktails bars
What To Expect
Kings Cross
Your guide will uncover the 'Golden Mile' strip and back streets of Kings Cross — a former red light district and entertainment mecca lined with nightclubs, strip clubs, theatres, flashing bill boards and quirky Art Deco architecture.
Potts Point Sunday Markets
Potts Point is the residential neighbourhood of Kings Cross, this tour will visit its eclectic mix of street markets and foodie alleys, Georgian Mansions, Victorian villas, Art deco apartments, Gothic convents, Harbour views, broad leafy avenues and artistic alley ways — while bringing to life the notorious tales of its historic residents and revellers.
Options
Sin and the City — A walking history tour of Kings Cross, Vice & Bohemia
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional
Pallidan,
Apr 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour 2 April 2022. Max, the tour guide, was exceptional. The tour was over three hours and was extremely interesting, information very well presented and a truly great experience. Highly recommended.
An Incredible Tour!
kategreen12018,
Jan 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For newcomers and locals alike, this is an incredibly interesting tour of Sydney's iconic suburb, Kings Cross. Max takes you on a truly engaging and scandalous social history tour of Kings Cross and its neighbouring suburbs. Max was an informative and very knowledgeable guide and historical story teller. A 'must do' in Sydney!
Awesome historical tour of Kings Cross
762amandat,
Dec 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a fascinating couple of hours with Danica exploring the backstreets of Potts Point. As a local (along with an out of towner) there was history along with some really interesting stories we both learned. Danica was an engaging and passionate tour guide who was super knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Would highly recommend.
Great experience
journeywalks,
Nov 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very well informed and reminded me of many things I had forgotten. The tour was well planned, well executed and highly entertaining. Danica brought the characters of The Cross to life.
Fabulous Experience
jackiewE7604AS,
Oct 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend more highly this fabulous experience! Our terrific tour guide D, was passionate, knowledgable and a delight to be with. We will be back for more tours!
The highlight of our Sydney visit.
JacintaM451,
Mar 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second tour with Journey Walks, the first was the Rocks tour. The tours are well researched, informative, very entertaining and I can’t recommend them highly enough. I’ve never done a tour anywhere that’s as good as these guys.
Excellent
scottdoyle1,
Mar 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fascinating tour. Max delivered thoroughly researched history of this vibrant area. He is passionate and brings to life the colourful stories of Kings Cross.
Fascinating tour of a notorious part of Sydney
davidpenney,
Feb 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Max really knows his stuff , and presents it with a humorous and easy to understand delivery. A very professional walking tour, well worth the money.
Really, really intresting tour!
helis,
Jan 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walking history tour with Max was the high light of our stay in Sydney. The only pity was that we did it in the last days of our stay, so I highly recommend to do it in the beginning. The script of the tour was interesting and well prepared. The human stories about people who have lived and influenced the area were so interesting. Max was a great, warm and professional guide.
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