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Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour

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Experience the dark and mysterious side of Fortitude Valley on the Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour. Step into the criminal underworld of the 1980s as you visit the Headquarters of the Underworld Kingpins and learn the hidden locations of fictional casinos. Relive the infamous Whisky Au Go Go Nightclub Firebombing of 1973 and participate in re-enactments of sting operations from the past. Uncover the full history of the Fitzgerald Inquiry's Corruption Commission and witness the vices that the city tried to forget. Forget the fake news stories about Brisbane and take a trip into the glamourous, glitzy, and corruption-laden past. Join us for a memorable 90-minute investigation into the dark underbelly of this fine city. Meeting at the church, across the road from the Fortitude Valley Police Station, get ready to embark on a journey like no other.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Retrace the steps of a criminal past
  • Visit the headquarters of Underworld Kingpins
  • Uncover the complete history of corruption
  • Re-enact sting operations from the past
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Brisbane
  • Knowledgeable Tour Host
  • 90 Minute Tour

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Introduction

Step into the dark underbelly of Brisbane's Fortitude Valley with the Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour. This captivating walking tour takes you on a journey through a criminal but alluring past, where corruption and crime reigned supreme. Discover the hidden secrets and untold stories of this once-notorious neighborhood.

What to expect?

Join this tour and prepare to be immersed in the fascinating history of Fortitude Valley's criminal underworld. As you walk in the footsteps of infamous characters from the 1980s, you'll uncover hidden locations that were once hotspots for illegal activities. Be prepared to witness the remnants of a bygone era and gain insights into the vices that the city tried to forget.

Who is this for?

This tour is for adventurous souls who are intrigued by true crime stories and the darker side of history. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or simply curious to learn about Brisbane's past, this experience is for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of Fortitude Valley. From history buffs to thrill-seekers, everyone will find something captivating on this tour.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Brisbane's most corrupt era. The Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the hidden stories and locations that shaped the city's history. Led by knowledgeable tour guides, this experience guarantees an immersive journey into a world of corruption, crime, and intrigue. Gain a deeper understanding of the Fitzgerald Inquiry's Corruption Commission and the impact it had on Brisbane's past, while uncovering the truth behind the casinos that didn't officially exist. This tour promises to be an unforgettable exploration of the dark side of a once-glamorous city.

Good to know

During the 90-minute tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable tour host who will provide fascinating insights into the history and stories of Fortitude Valley. The tour will end just next to the church, across the road from the Fortitude Valley Police Station. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring along some water, as you'll be walking through the streets of Fortitude Valley. Prepare yourself for an intriguing and immersive experience that will transport you back in time.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour have raved about the captivating stories and historical insights provided by the tour guides. Many have praised the tour for shedding light on the hidden side of Brisbane's past and allowing them to see the city in a whole new light. Visitors have described the experience as both thrilling and eye-opening, with many expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to explore the dark underbelly of Fortitude Valley. If you're intrigued by true crime and want to uncover the secrets of Brisbane's past, this tour comes highly recommended.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Our guide will take you to revisit the scenes of the crime, secret locations in addition to enjoying some breathtaking views.

Reviews

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Adventure64037356123

Great tour! Very informative and interesting look into Brisbane history. As someone who grew up in Brisbane there was a lot of information I learnt from the tour. I would recommend if you’re a local or visiting Brisbane.

trishafergy

Absolutely amazing tour. Our tour guide, Hannah, was excellent and she gave us an interesting insight and experience into the Valley's True Crime past history. We found it to be like something out of a movie or the TV Underbelly series. Thoroughly recommend any of the Dark Stories Brisbane tours as this company is very professional and efficient at what they do best.

Annabelle N

i don’t usually leave reviews but this tour was so horrendous that i made an exception. the guide did not care about what she was saying at all, a quick wikipedia search must have gone into research for this tour, that’s how basic the stories told were. some of the things she said weren’t even true - i checked on google myself! utterly lazy, uncaring delivery. i cannot believe i wasted my money on this subpar experience. there are plenty of good tourism experiences in brisbane, but this was a disgraceful money grab. you can tell it’s a company that aren’t even local and don’t actually know what they’re talking about trying to profit off the popularity of true crime. i guess this is what brisbane can expect with the upcoming olympics, companies coming in trying to make a quick and easy buck. save the money, this company so clearly do not give a stuff.

dylanwN5405ZE

Great to be a tourist in my own town. Took an interstate mate and we both thought the stories were fascinating with the visuals helping to bring the history to life. Our tour guide knew her stuff and the performance/delivery of the stories was excellent. She included lots of small details that really added humour and interest to the characters. 100% recommend jumping on this tour with guide Jen!

869lucyd

I've done a few historical crime tours in various cities in Australia but this one was something different! Tracing the story of corruption in Qld which culminated in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley in the 1980s, this tour offers a great insight into the corrupt cops, politicians and criminals over various eras. Our host Jen told the stories with colour and enthusiasm but I appreciated that she was also respectful where events required this. The role play was a highlight as were the images of the key players and locations that were used to illustrate the stories. I loved how the stories all tied together and the summary at the end was great! Content of this tour would be suitable for older teens to seniors and the walk around the various locations was easy to manage. Highly recommend this fascinating tour to Brisbane locals (like me) and visitors.

erinwE7804KC

A great evening of history of a city I have lived in my whole life. Jen was fabulous. She knew the information and presented with confidence, and humour. Fascinating and intriguing, loved the stories and our guide.

Belle M

as someone with a passion for brisbane’s history, i was sorely disappointed by this tour for a number of reasons. it was quite plain that the research put into this tour was minimal. it sounded like a bunch of facts recited from wikipedia. there were a number of incorrect facts as well - some of them were key facts, like the names of criminals involved. i’ve done a lot of research into brisbane’s criminal history but expected a company offering tours like this to have done thorough, extensive research. i thought maybe i’d learn something new but i didn’t. there was no flow to the story telling. the stories the tour guide india told us at each spot we visited were done so in an oversimplified manner that was underwhelming and did not engage me. her folder full of tacky cartoon graphics, bad quality images and handwritten notes that spelled a criminals name wrong that she used throughout the tour was not only unprofessional looking but distracting. india tried to make a few jokes, but they were at the expense of the victims. these are real people she was talking about - brisbane’s history isn’t something to be exploited for entertainment. she made some joking comment about it being easy for drunk people to jump from high places - referring to the people who had to escape the burning whiskey au go go building. i just thought the timing was inappropriate considering we were at the spot of one of australia’s worst mass murders. she offered no sympathy to the victims, payed no homage to them whatsoever. it just felt like to her, these were characters in her script. india kept going off topic - making self deprecating comments which was uncomfortable, her political beliefs and even started talking about a girl she knew who did ‘kink work’ which just felt a bit invasive and like an overshare. we wanted to hear more about the crimes and asked plenty of questions, but india made it clear that she didn’t know anything other than the script she learned - and tidbits of information she had heard from people on tours and relayed to us, some of which was incorrect - which my mum pointed out and she seemed adamant it was correct. it’s not hard to fact check key aspects of a notorious crime. overall, i thought it was a very poor tour in delivery and in research and is a prime example of the issues i have with the popularity of true crime rising in recent years. it’s exploited for entertainment, delivered by people who are so disconnected from the real lives and history they are speaking about.

Maree M

This was a fascinating and comprehensive tour about the seedy and corrupt times in Brisbane's history. I loved the stories and our guide delivered them well.
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