Absolutely excellent tour! Michael's knowledge was incredible and extremely entertaining. Totally enjoyed the tour and already planning the next one. Would highly recommend 😊

Michael was super knowledgeable and really friendly. He was helpful to everyone on the tour and made sure everyone could easily find the meeting spot and make their way around the walking tour. He’s personally researched 100s of casefiles to give a really informative tour. The little booklet was a nice addition too! Highly recommend doing this with friends and grabbing a bite to eat after in the iconic Fitzroy area.

A great tour, which was over too soon. Michael was knowledgeable and enthusuastic, knew his stuff. Wished there was more of our old city left to explore, but that's progress

Fabulous tour with an extremely knowledgeable guide who is a great story teller. Michael brought the area and the people to life. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Michael's research and knowledge of the area and 'characters' of the early 1900's was entertaining and engrossing. A fantastic tour. Thank you Michael.

A very informative and enjoyable education session Michael is incredibly knowledgeable I would highly recommend his tours

Very informative tour.Michael is extremely knowledgeable in the subject and I look forward to reading his soon to be published book.

Michael has done his research well and it is hard not to catch his enthusiasm. I was disappointed to find we did not visit any lolly shops. No spoiler here - you need to attend the tour to find out why 🤪 Our small group of 7 made it easy for us to find time to ask questions. The booklet we each received was a great souvenir come keepsake. Highly recommend.

Very interesting and informative. I couldn't believe that l had walked past these places many times and not known history behind the buildings and lane ways. Highly recommend.

Thank you Michael for the best tour, you made all the characters of the past come alive . The details that you shared, along with your passion and knowledge of the police, gangsters and every day folk from another era ignites us to learn more.

This was a great tour, the 3 hours went so quickly and we didnt really have to walk very far. Michaels knowledge of the area and the crimes that were happening is great, lots of laughs and some very funny statements that were read out. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in Melbourne crime.

A socio-cultural-deep-dive into the origins of the Chinese community and criminal underworld of Chinatown in the heart of Melbourne’s cbd. Michael takes you on a captivating journey of the mind as you step back in time walking Little Bourke Street and its many laneways and back-alleys, while viewing its many original original buildings (and finding out what happened inside), as you listen to the true (and sometimes tall) tales of iconic Chinese criminal figures and warring factions, corrupt and drunken constabulary, and the generally seedy underbelly of the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Michael’s remarkably well-researched historical knowledge, the intriguing, sometimes dark and often hilarious stories, and all the other juicy details of Chinatown’s past are laid bare. A must do for visitors and Melbournians alike!

We had an incredible time on this walking tour with Michael. Meeting at the corner of Copper Inn, our small group of four was perfect for an intimate exploration of Melbourne's colorful past. Michael's storytelling brought to life the intriguing history of the Red Light District in the earlier days of Melbourne. His knowledge and passion for the city's history made the tour both informative and engaging. I highly recommend this tour to other visitors in Melbourne who are looking to uncover the city's lesser-known, yet fascinating, stories. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Truly recommend. Michael was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. It was great to get to know a lot more of my home town’s history!

Fantastic tour, very informative with great storytelling from our guide. Loved being taken to parts of the city/buildings I never knew about. Very easy paced tour over a 2 hour time period. Would definitely recommend!