About this tour
A 2-hour guided true crime tour through Brisbane's CBD exploring real murder sites and criminal history, led by crime writer Jack Sim. You'll visit locations including the Arcade Murder scene, the site of Brisbane's last public execution, and the Regent Theatre shootout. This is Brisbane's original crime tour, running for 25 years and researched from Sim's published crime books and podcast.
Highlights
- Visit actual crime scenes from Brisbane's criminal history
- Learn about the Arcade Murder and last public execution site
- Explore the Regent Theatre shootout location
- Led by crime writer Jack Sim, author of Bloody Brisbane series
- Fully wheelchair accessible route through the CBD
- 2-hour walking tour covering historic dark events
What to expect
You'll meet your guide in Brisbane's CBD and spend 2 hours walking between actual crime sites while hearing detailed accounts of Brisbane's true crimes. The tour covers multiple locations including murder scenes and execution sites, with your guide providing historical context and research-backed details throughout the walk. You'll move at a steady pace between venues across the CBD area.
The tour wraps up after the full 2-hour circuit. Bring a torch (phone torch apps work) and wear flat enclosed shoes — thongs, sandals and high heels aren't permitted. The entire route is wheelchair accessible if you need it.
What travellers say
- Research-backed content from crime writer's published works
- Actual crime locations with genuine historical detail
- 25 years established — Brisbane's original crime tour
- Fully wheelchair accessible throughout the CBD route
- Steady-paced 2-hour format covers multiple sites efficiently
- Not suitable for children under 10 years old
- Strict dress code — flat enclosed shoes mandatory, no refunds if declined
- Must bring own torch; phone apps acceptable but unreliable
- Vaccination proof required at check-in or entry refused, no refund
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in true crime history and Brisbane's darker past — it's factual and research-based rather than sensationalised. Children under 10 aren't permitted; those 10–15 must be supervised by an adult. It's not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health, though it's suitable for most fitness levels. All guests need flat enclosed shoes and must bring or use a phone torch. You'll need proof of full vaccination (or valid exemption; under-16s are exempt from this requirement) shown at check-in or entry will be refused with no refund. The route is fully accessible including wheelchair access, lifts and paved surfaces. Public transport links are nearby.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.