Highlights
Come on a pub crawl through time, c.1860s to 1920s, with true crime author Michael Shelford. Travel back to a time when Collingwood’s streets were run by youth gangs known as 'larrikin pushes'. A time when Collingwood was considered by police to be “the home of Melbourne’s criminals”, and was also home to Australia’s largest illegal gambling enterprise known as John Wren’s Collingwood Tote. Youth gang wars, murder, shootings, cop bashings, illegal gambling, sly grog shops (speak easies), corruption, and most importantly - booze. Four pubs in three hours. Drinks and food are not included in the price of the tour but can be purchased along the way if you feel hungry or thirsty. Each venue practises responsible service of alcohol.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We meet inside the Birmingham Hotel
Return Details
- We finish at the Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.
Duration
3 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Birmingham Hotel
333 Smith Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
We meet at the Birmingham Hotel, c.1853, where we sit down for an introduction along with true crime stories and history about the pub and surrounding area. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Albion Hotel Collingwood
314 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
We sit down inside the historic Albion Hotel for more history and true crime stories. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Tote Hotel
67-71 Johnston St, Collingwood, Victoria
We stop outside the famous Tote Hotel, which is a Melbourne rocknroll institution. We hear about the pub's early history and some true crime stories.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
We sit down inside the historic Bendigo Hotel, another famous Melbourne rocknroll venue and also the home to the Mill Brewery for more true crime stories, along with history about the pub and surrounding area. You can purchase food and/or drink if you wish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Park
Lulie Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
We visit the famous sporting ground and historic home to the Collingwood Magpies aussie rules team for some more history and true crime-related stories.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Yarra Hotel
295 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
We finish at the magnificent and historic Yarra Hotel where we sit down for the final stories and wrap things up. You can purchase food and/or drinks if you wish to do so.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour booklet with photos of the characters discussed and other interesting things.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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