Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
Come on an amazing trip back in time to Melbourne's Chinatown from c.1850s to the 1950s. Receive a free tour booklet with images of the characters discussed, original police-drawn crime maps, confiscated gambling paraphernalia and other evidence from 100+ years ago. Hear the stories of police raids for opium, illegal gambling, and other lawbreaking activities. Hear stories of blackmail, gang war, and police corruption. Your tour guide has been researching Melbourne's Chinatown via the original police files for over 15 years and delivers the old stories from original source material. Opium, gambling, speakeasies, blackmail, riots, police corruption.
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Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
What's included in Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chinatown
Melbourne's Chinatown is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world. A high percentage of the older buildings still exist and each has its stories.
Inclusions
- Professional Guide
- A free tour book containing photos of the characters discussed, police-drawn maps etc.
- Snacks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour leaves from the footpath tables of the Exford Hotel.
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Ticket Redemption
I have a print out with a list of all attendees. I'll only need to check your ticket if it's not on my list.
