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28 Dec

Melbourne Red-light True Crime Walking Tour

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Join bestselling true crime author Roy Maloy, and Deb Robinson, the Head Historian of the National Crime and Punishment Museum at the Geelong Gaol, as they lead an immersive walking tour through the red light district of Little Lon, Romeo Lane and Juliet Terrace. Experience Melbourne’s early true crime history on this walking tour through the heart of the city.

The walking tour route covers approximately 1.5 km and lasts about 90-120 minutes.

The exact departure point will be advised closer to the date.

Please note: the content of this tour covers a number of adult themes that can be triggering. For more information please email the organisers.

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Date Times
Mon 28 Dec
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm
  • 1pm - 2.30pm 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location

1 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Adult / general $15
Book online for Melbourne Red-light True Crime Walking Tour

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  • telephone number: 0447 199 914
  • email address: boxerpix@yahoo.com
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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