Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops

Melbourne 2 hours

Step back in time and explore downtown Melbourne’s gangster past. Discover buildings along Lonsdale Street that were once brothels and speakeasies from the 1870s to the 1930s. Hear myths and legends about the famous gangsters of the era such as Squizzy Taylor and the slum of ‘Little Lon,’ and how these gangs used lolly shops—candy stores—as fronts for massive drug operations.

Take a 2-hour historical walking through Melbourne’s CBD

Learn about the gangsters and crime mobs from the 1870s to the 1930s

Visit buildings that were once brothels and hubs for crime

Hear myths and legends about gangsters such as Squizzy Taylor

A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way.

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Please bring along your own food and drinks.

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