Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops
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.
Highlights
- ✓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
What you'll see & do
- ✓Little Lon Distilling Co is a Gin Distillery which operates from Melbourne CBD's only surviving single story cottage. It also happens to be a former house of ill repute. You will hear stories of the cottage's former inhabitants, sourced from original police files.
What's included
- ✓A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way.
What's not included
- ✓Please bring along your own food and drinks.
Good to know
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops
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.
Highlights
- ✓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
What you'll see & do
- ✓Little Lon Distilling Co is a Gin Distillery which operates from Melbourne CBD's only surviving single story cottage. It also happens to be a former house of ill repute. You will hear stories of the cottage's former inhabitants, sourced from original police files.
What's included
- ✓A tour booklet featuring photos of the characters discussed along the way.
What's not included
- ✓Please bring along your own food and drinks.
Good to know
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.