Fitzroy: Gangsters to Glamour

Category: Historic Tours
Region: Melbourne
State: VIC

AUD $64.99

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Duration: 

3h
Starting in the CBD, and finishing in Fitzroy, join us as we explore Melbourne’s hippest suburb while uncovering its dark past, historic streetscape and bar scene. *Price inclusive of GST and other charges.

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    Just to the north of Melbourne’s oldest suburb, Fitzroy.

    Fitzroy lays claim to Australia’s first saint, Australia’s first indigenous football player, Melbourne’s first gangster and Australia’s second Prime Minister. 

    Not to mention a bloke who was the Willy Wonka of Australia.

    Discover the famous people and fascinating stories of Melbourne’s bohemian capital on our Famous Fitzroy Bar & History Tour

  • Length: ~3 hours
  • Sites: We’ll explore the hidden side of Melbourne coolest suburb, from suburban street art to its dark, criminal past.
  • History: We’ll learn about Fitzroy’s wealthy origins and slide into crime and extreme poverty. We’ll also talk about the rise of criminal gangs in the 1920s, indigenous history, Spanish roots and more.
  • Bars: We’ll make the reservations at three hidden bars, plus show you others to visit another time.
  • Amazing tour host: Your expert bar and history guide will lead you on an unforgettable adventure!
  • Contact The Boss: Looking for advice on restaurants or other Melbourne ideas? I’ll send you some personalised ideas!

Which ticket should I get?

  • Standard: Simply order your drinks at the bar and pay your own way
  • Drinks Upgrade: Our guide will order you a beer, wine or low shelf spirit at each bar (one drink per person, per bar)
  • All included: The ultimate experience – order any drink you desire, including cocktails (one drink per person, per bar), plus bonus extras!
Bonuses (more than $140 worth!)
  • $100 off your first purchase at Naked Wines! T&Cs apply
  • 10% off tickets to the best experience in town: Alcotraz!
  • Free dram with your first purchase from The Whisky Club
  • Free gift with purchase when you spend $50 or more at Clementine’s T&Cs apply

Meet us outside St Patricks Cathedral. We’ll be standing next to the statue of Daniel Mannix on the corner of Cathedral Place and Gisborne Street.

Look out for person waving the DHT Flag AND/OR wearing a black shirt/hoody/jacket (depending on the weather) and our distinctive black, white and pink logo on the left breast.

Please note we are transitioning out of wearing uniforms to guides wearing normal clothes with a name badge, so some guides will have a flag to identify themselves while others will be in uniform. Sorry for the confusion as we make this transition!

Cancellation Policy
  • Guests can cancel only their tour up to 24 hours before it starts to be eligible to receive a refund, minus booking fee (sorry, this goes straight to the card company!) or a gift card.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Customers can receive a refund or credit with at least 24 hours notice of cancellation, minus booking and card processing fees. Customers will also receive a refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price. Gift cards will have a validity period of 3 years and cannot be extended under any circumstances.

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