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A true crime history tour revealing the murders, mysteries and shocking stories from Paddington's peculiar past.
The Paddington we know today is a chic and sophisticated inner-city suburb with elegant rows of terrace houses, charming cafes, lively pubs and boutique shopping.
But rewind just half a century and you’ll find yourself in a very different world. A world of crime, murder, slums, sly-grog, burglary, gambling, rats, snakes, sewers, mysteries, misfits, hold-ups, drugs, raids, riots and revenge.
Tour begins at Edgecliff Station and finishes at The Royal Hotel at Five Ways
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Kathy Bond
a month 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
a month 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 :)
Emily Vertosick
4 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.
Russell Jackson
5 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.
Sue Wright
a year agoHighly recommend Max's tour of Sydney's Convict and early settler history. Great locations and stories, as you weave your way around Circular Quay and The Rocks. Whether you're a visitor to Sydney, or a local, you'll learn so much and see so many beautiful spots. Loved it so much we went and did the Once Upon a Crime in Paddington Tour which was amazing!! Back alleys and seedy stories, so much local history in one tour. Thanks Max.