Murders Most Foul: A True Crime Walking Tour Surry Hills (2 hours)

Ninety Minutes of History, Mystery and Murder

• Step into the shoes of an 19th-century detective and discover the crime scenes of eight violent murders which took place in Sydney’s Surry Hills.

• You will receive copies of actual police evidence, crime scene photography and witness reports from the investigations so you can compare the past with the present. You might even solve a cold-case murder mystery.

• Your guide will reveal to you the exact locations where each tragedy occurred and some of these well known iconic locations will shock you!

The Five Forgotten Murders of Surry Hills

Did you know Surry Hills was once considered Australia’s murder capital? So notorious it was said to rival New York’s Hells Kitchen and London’s White Chapel in its depravity.

Five Surry Hills murders will be revealed to you, each shocked the nation.

• Murder of the Woolloomolloo Rose,
• The Sophia Street Tragedy,
• Mary O'Hara and the Crown Street Horror.

Just a few of the horrors that were hidden from the public, until now.

You can also expect to

• Learn the history of Surry Hills, Sydney's most unique and interesting suburb.
• Explore the most beautiful and iconic streets and laneways while discovering their mysterious histories and secrets.
• Take some fantastic photos of the most charming Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

• Finish at a traditional 19th-century corner pub the Shakespeare Hotel.

Casefiles eBook

Your tour ticket comes with a complimentary copy of the Murders Most Foul: The Surry Hills Case Files ebook. The book contains the actual police evidence, crime scene photography, witness reports, newspaper articles and coroner’s reports for each case. As well as bonus information that explores deeper into the minds of the killers.

You will use the old photographs and maps to piece together the clues and try to determine the exact spot where the crime was committed or to reconstruct the events.

The book sells on Amazon for $19.99. However, with our exclusive tour offer, you will receive it free with your ticket.

Duration

90 minutes

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Distance

Approx 2,600 steps with some small hills.

The tour starts at Sydney's Central Station and ends at an iconic 140 year-old pub opposite the Surry Hills Light Rail Station.