Melbourne · OLD MELBOURNE GAOL & TRUE CRIME
Ned Kelly was hanged in this building and the cells are still standing. These 6 cover the daytime entry, the night watch-house lock-ups and the wider crime walks, with prices and a note on which suit children.
Explore Fitzroy’s criminal past on a two-hour walking tour with historian Michael Shelford, from old brothels to gangland Melbourne.
“We are locals, and it was just so fascinating to hear the amazing stories of our own neighbourhood! You will know the infamous names, now you can see where they lived and "worked". A must see!”
Explore Melbourne’s crime-soaked past on a 90-minute walking tour featuring murders, bank robberies, exorcisms, and Jack the Ripper.
“This was a fun experience. It was cool to hear about different crime and historical events throughout the city! Lots of quick walking, wear tennis shoes!”
Melbourne Ghost Tour review covering haunted lanes, Pentridge Prison, Williamstown, guides, price, timing, group size, and practical tips.
“Thoroughly enjoyed tour and would recommend to family and friends. I was born and bread in Melbourne and learned many things about city. Timea was a great guide and story teller - a hidden gem who clearly enjoys what she does.”
Explore Fitzroy’s crime-ridden past, sly grog shops, gang wars, and Squizzy Taylor’s world on a vivid two-hour Melbourne walking tour.
“This was a great tour. Michael is so well-informed and was really detailed about all the info he gave. Thoroughly recommend this tour and would change nothing!”
Explore Melbourne’s Old Gaol, see Ned Kelly’s death mask, walk original cells, and learn how early Australia enforced justice.
“Loved it! Did the Watchhouse Experience and Magistrate's Court. The whole experience was fantastic and great value for money.”
Walk lamp-lit Williamstown with Lantern Ghost Tours, visiting an old morgue, opium den, burial grounds, and the world’s operating timeball tower.
“Loved it! Timea was AMAZING! Everyone seemed to enjoy it, especially my sister and I.”
Pick a coast road, a cellar door or a laneway.
