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Dark History of The Rocks
Step back in time and discover the chilling secrets of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood. While the historic streets of The Rocks look picturesque today, they once harboured a notorious underworld of gangs, mystery, and dark deeds. 🕵️♂️
Tour Highlights
- Cobblestone True Crime: Retrace the steps of Sydney’s most infamous historical figures on an immersive guided walking tour. 🚶♂️
- Unbelievable Tales: Relive an era of notorious gangs, mysterious alibis, and historical true crime where truth is stranger than fiction.
- Hidden Passageways: Explore secret alleyways and forgotten laneways that tourists rarely get to see. 🗺️
- Spectacular Sightseeing: Capture incredible photos of the iconic Sydney Harbour from unique, historic vantage points. 📸
Tour Details
This unique investigation into Sydney’s dark past meets at Parbury Lane, directly opposite the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for this unforgettable journey into the stories the city tried to forget.
Find us for your Tour
The meeting point is at the corner of Parbury Lane and Lower Fort St, The Rocks, just opposite the base of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your tour, if at all possible.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gift Card Purchases
Gift Card Purchases are subject to the following terms and conditions:
- Gift cards can be redeemed for any product in any location.
- Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- Gift cards are non-refundable, but remain fully transferable.
Rain and Weather
- Dark Stories will contact you via SMS or Email on the day your tour runs if there are weather issues that are likely to impact the tour.
- Please be patient; inclement weather during the day often(but not always) leads to clear skies in the evenings.
- Tours will usually operate under most conditions including sporadic light rain.
- Dark Stories will be in touch as early as possible(at the latest 90 minutes prior to tour start times) if the tour is impacted in any way.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to make the final decision to proceed or cancel an event for rain impacted days/nights.
Minimum Attendance Clause
- Dark Stories requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If this number is not met, the tour may be cancelled, and attendees will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
General
- Please respect all other participants, and tour hosts. No rudeness or aggressive behaviour will be tolerated. Dark Stories reserves the right to remove any person/s from the tour who pose a danger to others or are disruptive to the tour.
- Dark Stories reserves the right to refuse entry and evict persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol who are disorderly or engage in inappropriate behaviour or vandalism.
- Rules are strictly enforced for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
