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...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour booklet with photos of the characters discussed and other interesting things.
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
Meeting Points
Departure
333 Smith St
We meet inside the Birmingham Hotel
Return
295 Johnston St
We finish at the Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour booklet with photos of the characters discussed and other interesting things.
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
Food and drink is not covered under the price but you can purchase if you wish.
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.
30 minutes
2
Albion Hotel Collingwood
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.
30 minutes
3
The Tote Hotel
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.
10 minutes
4
Bendigo Hotel Collingwood
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.
30 minutes
5
Victoria Park
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.
10 minutes
6
The Yarra Hotel
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.
