KINGS, QUEENS AND CLUBS OF THE CROSS
Over the course of the 20th century Kings Cross secured its scandalous status as a late-night playground driven by sex, drugs and rock’n’roll.
Our 5 star rated tour calls upon you to re-imagine the glamour, gangsters and go-go bars that left their mark on Sydney’s infamous Golden Mile.Our adventure will awaken the allure of art deco and the glow of neon lights as we bring to life the incredible identities, icons and institutions that kept Kings Cross alight with action.
KINGS, QUEENS & CLUBS OF THE CROSS
WHAT:
- 2 hr walking tour
- Small groups of max. 15 people
- Led by a Sydney Crime Historian
- Flexible tour options for private groups
PRICE:
- $55 per person
- Private tours available on request.
MEETING POINT:
- We start at El Alamain Fountain, Elizabeth Bay, (see Google Maps location here)
- And finish at the Kings Cross Hotel, for the opportunity for a post tour drink or pub dinner.
THE STORIES INCLUDED:
- Dulcie Deamer: Queen of Bohemia
- Abe Saffron: Boss of The Cross
- Carlotta: Star of the Show
- Bernie Houghton: Baron of Bourbon
- Kate Leigh: Queen of Sly Grog
- Roger Rogerson: King of Corruption
- Juanita Nielson: Princess of Potts Point
- Rosaleen Norton: Witch of Kings Cross
- The Beatles
- Dusty Springfield
- Frank Sinatra
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Mick Jagger
- Nellie Melba
- David Bowie
- Elton John
- The Pink Pussy Cat
- The Pink Panther
- Les Girls
- The Silver Spade
- The Roosevelt
- The Bourbon & Beefsteak
- The Nevada
- Surf City
TOUR INFORMATION:
- Tours last approximately 2.5 hours and covers approximately 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
- Your tour guide will meet you beside the El Alamein Fountain at Fitzroy Gardens (Macleay street, Potts Point)
- Your tour guide will be standing with a white tour folder saying KINGS CROSS WALKING TOUR
- Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins to check-in with your guide.
- Your guide will be located at the meeting spot at least 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin, they will be wearing a navy blue shirt and will themselves visible.
- Seating, shelter and public restrooms are available close by our meeting location.
- We recommend a bringing a water bottle, wearing comfortable shoes and an umbrella / rain jacket if wet weather is predicted.
WATCH OUR TOUR TRAILER
Together we will bring to life the local characters, hidden secrets & forgotten flavours the Cross’s Golden Age. We will reveal the quirky & glamorous Art Deco street-scapes of Potts Point. We will uncover a contemporary culture of cafes, cocktail bars & clubs. And we will delve into the area’s controversial history of lust, luxuriance & long-nights that left its mark on so many, for so long.