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Highlights
Up to four people can enjoy the 120-minutes walking tour at Deadhouse Productions
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About This Deal
Sydney 1929: Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld. The Razor Gang Wars erupt. Blood flows. Tour their territory of Razorhurst.
Sydney’s history is engraved in its streets – a history of blood, sex and sadism, corruption and cocaine, booze and betrayal. The scars linger in local nicknames – “blood alley”, “the doors”; in the quirks of buildings that were once notorious bars and brothels, and sometimes in the personal experience of our guides. Pacing out old gang territory and the paths taken by murderers and victims brings these crimes to life, as you gain a perspective on the lives and times of those involved impossible in any other way.
Razorhurst True Crime Tour
You'll walk a 2-hour guided tour of Razorhurst, which covers the historic areas of Kings Cross, Darlinghurst and East Sydney. We meet under the Coca Cola sign at top of William Street Kings Cross. Tour ends at Strand Hotel corner William and Crown Streets East Sydney.
Locations & Tales
You'll stop to view Blood Alley, where the first major battle occurred; Kellett Street where the second major gang battle occurred; see the lane where Guido Calletti was murdered; Phil Jeffs 50:50 Club, the hub of illegal gambling, cocaine and prostitution; the lanes of East Sydney, where Tilly's brothels were located; Tilly's house, the HQ of prostitution; the Tradesmen's Arms, where Tilly's gang drank and conspired; the Strand Hotel where Frank Green shot and killed Barney Dalton and wounded Snow Queen Kate Leigh's boyfriend Wally Tomlinson.
This area was referred to as Razorhurst because in 1929, due to gun laws, the gangsters weapon of choice was a cut throat razor.
Be Prepared
Your date and time is on your ticket. Meet under Coca Cola sign top of William Street Kings Cross. The walk is around 2 km, we begin in Kings Cross and end in East Sydney. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, block out and bring water.
Who can attend
Children under 16 must be accompanied by adult. No pets .
Places To Eat & Drink
Love Tilly Devine Crown Lane (one block west), Strand Hotel corner William & Crown, Lord Roberts Hotel corner Stanley and Riley Streets (two blocks west).
Or walk up the hill to explore scores of great places in Potts Point. The Roosevelt is a wonderful bar and restaurant. Was once Abe Saffron's H/Q (aka Mr Sin).
Fine Print
Download free Groupon app for Android and iOS. State Voucher and Security Code at time of booking. Present printed or smartphone Groupon on arrival.
No walk-ins accepted. Limited availability. Please check availability and session times before purchasing, go to https://deadhouse.com.au/tours/
Tour begins in Kings Cross and ends in East Sydney.
This tour will proceed unless weather is hazardous. We'll email two hours prior if tour is not proceeding.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed.
Advise 24 hours prior to tour to transfer or get full refund.
Expires 90 days after purchase. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts.
About Deadhouse Productions
Deadhouse Productions is a creator of theatre, film and events. Founded 2007. Deadhouse has produced twenty stage shows, a feature film , seven short films and a true crime podcast.
Our focus is upon new work, edgy themes, powerful performance and innovative design.
Our current events are Razorhurst True Crime Walking Tour, Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen Walking Tour and Architecture & History of Potts Point & Elizabeth Bay every Saturday.
In September-October 2023, in the Crypt beneath St James’ Church, our immersive theatre production Deadhouse Tales of Sydney Morgue Season 4 plays Razor Gang Wars and Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen. Bookings open May 2023.