Murder, robbery, greed, gangland slayings... Does that get your attention? If so then you are a very good candidate for the special experience that Melbourne crime tours can give you. You will get up close and personal with some of Victoria's most heinous crime scenes. When you take advantage of these unique day tours that explore the dark side of this spectacular city you can become a detective for a day. Walk in the footsteps of notorious killers such as The Brown Out Strangler and Frank Vitkovic. Explore the scenes of the Samurai Sword murders and the Great Bookie Robbery.
As your guided tour takes you sightseeing through the not so glamorous side of Melbourne you'll get insight into the minds of the killers that made headlines not just in Australia but around the world. Melbourne crime tours give you the chance to investigate killings from the early 1920s to more modern times.
This tour package will give you the perspective not only of the criminals but of the society of the day. You'll learn how the country reacted and what kind of justice was meted out. You'll hear the facts of the Gun Alley murder where 12 year old Alma Tirtsche was killed in 1921. You can make up your own mind about whether or not the wrong man was convicted when you hear the details. You'll have the chance to walk in the foot steps of the Brown Out Strangler. This killer was responsible for at least three brutal murders. You'll have to chase off chills as you learn how the murderer was convicted and sentenced to death in this first of a kind military trial for a civilian crime.
No crime tour would be complete without a visit to the historic Melbourne City Watch House. This historic structure has stood guard on the city from 1913 to 1994. Today the Watch House is a living museum where you'll be able to see how criminals were processed from arrest to confinement for more than 80 years. The Watch House is located adjacent to the Old Melbourne Gaol. While not a part of the actual tour package, you'll still have the chance to tour the Gaol. The Gaol is one of the most famous of Melbourne's landmarks and has housed prisoners such as the notorious Ned Kelly. When visiting the Gaol you'll have the chance to view the execution chamber and some of the existing cells.
Melbourne crime tours are among the most popular bus tours in the region. Each year thousands of holiday travelers, backpackers, and even locals set out to explore the attractions that are often spoken of only in whispers. But every city has its underside and Melbourne crime tours give you the chance to experience Melbourne crime first hand. Once you have completed your tour you'll understand why visitors say that this is no ordinary sightseeing excursion. This is an experience that will stick with you for awhile. Melbourne crime tours are a unique experience that gives you the chance to get up close and personal with Melbourne crime scenes. You'll never forget it.
A Melbourne Crime Tour is a great way to explore the heart of Victoria. Try a Melbourne Crime Tour and explore the murky underworld of Melbourne. Submitted by Darren Heise.
