Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour

Brisbane City, Gold Coast



Uncover the dark stories of Brisbane on a guided walking tour. Visit real true crime scenes and hear tales of gruesome murders and vicious crimes.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of uncovering the dark stories of Brisbane’s past
  • Visit real true crime scenes and hear tales of gruesome murders
  • Walk through two centuries of Brisbane’s criminal history
  • Discover the dark heart of the capital behind its modern façade
  • Learn about the city’s most ghastly and cold-blooded crimes

Description

Uncover the dark stories of Brisbane on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Walk three city blocks through two centuries of the city’s criminal history and visit real true crime scenes.

Step back in time to unveil the past as your guide reveals the locations of some of the most ghastly and cold-blooded murders and vicious crimes. Hear stories of the Execution of a Warrior, Johnny Stuart, the Mad Butcher of Queen Street, the Bitten Fingers, Death in a Laneway, and more.

Learn about Brisbane’s original true crime tours, researched and operated by crime-writer Jack Sim, publisher of the Murder Trails Series BLOODY BRISBANE Volumes 1 & 2.

Includes

  • 2 hour guided tour
  • Visit to real true crime scenes
  • Storytelling of Brisbane's criminal history

Important Information

  • No toilet facilities available at the site
  • Tours will still run in the rain
  • Consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted
  • Mobile and tablet devices are only to be used for taking photographs or in an emergency
  • Respect the role/authority of the tour guides
  • Respect other client’s experience
  • Respect the historic sites visited

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 2-hour guided walking tour in Brisbane that explores true crime scenes and the city’s criminal history spanning two centuries.
The tour covers three city blocks in Brisbane’s central business district, exploring real locations tied to historic crimes.
Yes, visitors to the Gold Coast often take day trips to Brisbane to join this crime history tour.
The tour covers gruesome murders and cold-blooded crimes that shaped Brisbane’s dark past.
Due to its graphic content involving violent crimes, the tour is generally recommended for adults and older teens.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, covering a walking route through Brisbane’s historic crime sites.
Check the website for current tour times and availability as schedules can vary seasonally.
It is advisable to book ahead to secure your spot, especially during peak tourist seasons in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Experienced guides knowledgeable in Brisbane’s criminal history conduct the tour along the crime scene locations.
Yes, the Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour is a walking tour covering multiple crime-related sites in the city center.

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