Murder Crime Sex Passion
SYDNEY 1929
"Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld.
The Razor Gang Wars erupt"
"Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld.
The Razor Gang Wars erupt"
We start the tour under the world famous Kings Cross Coke Sign
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.
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).
Also The Rex, House, Franca, Rustica, et al, Georgios, Bloom (casual café food), Dear Sainte Èloise, Matisse, Busshari and lots more. One of Sydney's best dining districts. Ask me if you want something in particular (I've lived here 30 years)
If the weather is bad or looking bad we'll advise cancellation two hours or more prior to your start time. Refunds will be issued and you can rebook.
To cancel your tour and receive a ticket price refund, please advise up to 48 hours prior to your tour time. To transfer email time and date of current tour and time and date of tour requested
Feel free to reach out and we're happy to answer any questions you may have.
If you have a group of 8-14, we can schedule a private tour and provide a discount.
This is the hour of the Razorhurst tour. Our meeting place, the SW entrance to the Kings Cross Centre. Water, hats and sunscreen are recommended. They may be purchased from the Amcal pharmacy or from Coles. The nearest rest rooms are downstairs in the Kings Cross Hotel. The coke sign above the pharmacy is not the original (installed in 1974) but a facsimile dating from 2016.
Our guides are fully vaccinated. Vaccination and masks are not required by law, so use at your own discretion. Refer to details of our COVID-19 Safety Plan lodged with NSW Government.