Explore the eclectic sights and stories that made Kings Cross and Potts Point an international playground for entertainment, bohemian and crime.
Once a playground for bohemians, underworld figures & modernist architects in the early 20th century, this bustling pocket of Sydney became renowned as the 'Glittering Mile' — a red-light strip of neon fantasies, nightclubs, strip shows & 24-hour coffee bars, evolving over the 1960s & 70s.
Unpacking the notorious local personalities & the international stars who once visited 'The Cross' during its golden era, your tour will also wind back the clock to reveal the harbour-side mansions & Victorian villas that proudly remain here despite furious heritage battles that once sought to tear them down.
With Australia's highest concentration of Art Deco architecture and controversial history of lust, luxuriance & long-nights out, our historical exploration through Kings Cross & Potts Point will be a feast for the senses that discovers why and how this place gained its vibrant reputation.
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Kathy Bond
a week agoWe just enjoyed our second Journey Walks tour with Max, we have done Sydney's Convict Colony around the Quay & The Rocks and Once Upon a Crime in Paddington. They were both outstanding, the first was a gift voucher from our daughter - she knew we'd love it and we did indeed! So the second was a must and there'll be more! We have both lived in Sydney all our lives but there is so much you don't notice or see or even know about the exciting and fascinating stories that Max shares with such brilliance and passion. These tours are so in depth and a must for locals or tourists to learn so much about our beautiful city. I believe school kids should do the convict tour mainly for their general knowledge about what really happened! Planning our next "walk" soon! You have to do it!
Ciara Diane
4 weeks agoThe convicts tour was one of my highlights of my entire time travelling the East Coast. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and you can tell he has such a depth oh knowledge and passion for the history he was guiding us through. Thoroughly enjoyed. Support local small businesses and book with them as opposed to booking a generic tour with a big company, it’s so worth it :)
Russell Jackson
4 months agoHad the most amazing time on the Rum and Rascals walking tour of The Rocks. This is the second tour we have done with Max and it was great fun. If you want to learn something new about Sydney or visit a few hidden gems in The Rocks this is the tour for you. Already looking forward to our next tour with Max.
Emily Vertosick
3 months agoI loved the Sydney Convict Colony tour. Our tour guide Beck gave us a great overview of the history of the area and I learned a lot in only a few hours. Beck was very knowledgeable about the area, gave good local recommendations, and was conscientious about our comfort and our tour experience given the very hot temperatures that day. I would recommend Journey Walks and would love to try another one of their tours on another visit to Sydney.
Danielle Adderson
6 months agoI joined Journey Walks for the Convict Colony History of the Rocks tour on 26 August led by Max. It was AMAZING! My partner and I really enjoyed it, such fascinating history brought to life wonderfully by Max. Do not hesitate to book with Journey Walks. We wish we’d booked another tour, but we’ll be back! Very interesting, easy walk, excellent value for money.