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Sin and the City — Kings Cross Golden Age Walking History Tour

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Highlights

This History Tour has been curated by heritage professionals to uncover the notorious secrets, stories & scandals of Kings Cross — Sydney's historic red-light strip. Once a bourgeois neighbourhood boasting harbour-side mansions & Victorian villas, this bustling pocket of Sydney was transformed by bohemia, entertainment & modernist architecture during the roaring 1920's Jazz Age. Amidst the sparkling lights of its inter-war years, The Cross also became riddled with backstreet bordellos, sly-grog stores, razor-wielding gangs, crime-lords (and ladies), murders, mysteries & martinis. By the 1960s, the streets teamed with revellers visiting its red-light strip of neon fantasies, nightclubs & local eccentrics — dubbed in the media as 'Sin City'. Crime and corruption continued as new heavyweights such as The Boss of The Cross took the reigns, and by 1975 the neighbourhood was embroiled in one of Sydney's most scandalous cold-case murder mysteries. Uncover this unique story in style!

About This Deal

Departure Point

  • Our meeting place is beside the El-Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy Gardens Park in the centre of Potts Point / Kings Cross. This iconic fountain is shaped like a dandelion and is easy to find. Your guide be visible beside the fountain with a white tour folder that says KINGS CROSS WALKING TOUR

Return Details
  • This tour will end in the centre of Kings Cross right next to a hidden cocktail bar and an outdoor beer garden if you would like to enjoy a drink at a local venue of your choice. Train and bus stations are right next to this ending location as well.

Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Kings Cross
Sydney, New South Wales
Your guide will uncover the 'Golden Mile' strip and back streets of Kings Cross — a former red light district and entertainment mecca lined with nightclubs, strip clubs, theatres, flashing bill boards and quirky Art Deco architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Potts Point Sunday Markets
Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Potts Point is the residential neighbourhood of Kings Cross, this tour will visit its eclectic mix of street markets and foodie alleys, Georgian Mansions, Victorian villas, Art deco apartments, Gothic convents, Harbour views, broad leafy avenues and artistic alley ways — while bringing to life the notorious tales of its historic residents and revellers.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Special behind-the-scenes entrance into hidden clubs, restaurants and cocktails bars

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Journey Walks in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

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Fine Print

7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.