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The Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour

Hear true crime stories of Brisbane’s iconic Valley including The Haunted Hotel, Battle of Brisbane, Bubbles Bath-House, Hot Lips, and the deadly Whiskey Au Go Go.

Duration2 hrs
Start & End Time16:30 - 18:30
Pick-Up & Drop-OffNot included
Fitness LevelMedium
LanguagesEnglish
Start & End LocationBrisbane

The Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us.
  • Walk the streets of Fortitude Valley — Brisbane’s infamous red-light district.
  • Hear true tales of vice, corruption, and organised crime in Queensland’s capital.
  • Visit real locations tied to illegal gambling, prostitution, and police misconduct.
  • Learn about the 1980s “Moonlight State” era, a time when corruption ran rampant.
  • Expert local guide with in-depth knowledge of Brisbane’s criminal past.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crime Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years (unless otherwise stated). Children under 10 will not be permitted on any tour (unless otherwise stated). Parents and guardians are advised that this tour features strong content in the form of true historic crime stories and tales delivered in a dramatic style. The stories may include gruesome and macabre material including murders, crimes, violence, deaths, executions and suicide. The stories can be frightening, scary and distressing especially for young children.

You are allowed to photograph whilst on tour. We do ask that you refrain whilst the guide is speaking to avoid distraction.

Filming is strictly not permitted.

  • Each guest is required to bring their own torch. Torch apps on smart phones are suitable.

  • Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated

  • Clients must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels will not be permitted on tour.

  • If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour

Horror costumes/ makeup/ masks are not permitted to be worn. The Operator reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone wearing a horror costume that is deemed inappropriate or distasteful.

If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous – you will be notified in these circumstances close to the tour time.

No, there are no toilet facilites available on the tour.

The tour is approximately 2.5km round trip with no seating available. This tour is not suitable for customers who cannot walk long distances without rest.

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.


We recommend travel insurance for all domestic and international travel for peace of mind. Take out our recommended insurance here.

Tour Operator

Historic Australia
Royal George Hotel, Fortitude Valley Brisbane
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Minimum spend of AUD $150 applies.