AFTER DARK · ADELAIDE GHOST TOURS
The 7 best adelaide ghost tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it involves. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cruise Port Adelaide with a skipper-guide such as Jim, Jason, Chris, or Alex, entering the Ships Graveyard and passing through the dolphin sanctuary and bird sanctuary. Expect maritime stories, possible dolphin sightings, wild birds, onboard toilets, and drinks for purchase.
“Chris and John were very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable!”
Join Port River Cruises at Port Adelaide for a 90-minute cruise through the Ships’ Graveyard, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, and nearby bird sanctuary. Guides such as Alex, Jim, Naomi, and Jacob provide live commentary while you look for wild bottlenose dolphins from a small boat with a bathroom on board.
“The different viewing areas on the boat were great to see the sights along the river, and the crew members were very knowledgeable about the area. Seeing the pod of dolphins was a highlight.”
Launch with Adventure Kayaking SA and paddle through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard. Guides such as Luke, Phil, Pippa, Tim, and Oli teach beginners the basics, lead you through mangrove creeks, and help you look for Port River dolphins, birds, and historic ship hulks.
“Phil and Luke (our instructors) were very knowledgeable not just in kayaking but about the area. We had a lot of fun and the mangroves forest is beautiful. Not to mention the dolphins! You can drive to the place (plenty of parking spaces) or you can catch Uber (up to 15 minutes wait) from Port Adelaide :)”
You’ll paddle sheltered creeks and the Port River with an English-speaking guide, looking for dolphins, birds, mangroves, and 20 historic shipwrecks. Guides such as Tom, Oliver, and Aaron have helped beginners find their rhythm. Bring water, sun protection, insect repellent, and shoes that can get wet.
“It was a great adventure & the guides have plenty of experience & knowledge of the area. I would highly recommend this to people travelling sole or in a group. Head to Port Adelaide after for a cold beverage and the Museums/ history of the area.”
Spend two hours at Adelaide Gaol with an English-speaking guide, hearing stories of Governor Ashton, Murderer’s Row, Sister Mary MacKillop, and the Patton family. The tour mixes prison history with hands-on paranormal investigation using real ghost-hunting tools.
“The guides were great, but didn’t live up to the promises of ghosts and high level of Paranormal activity.”
Join Lantern Ghost Tours for a two-hour night walk through Adelaide Gaol, hearing stories of executions, prisoners, Governor Ashton, and Sister Mary MacKillop. You’ll use paranormal tools, including dowsing rods, and may choose to take part in a brief cell lockdown. Minimum age is 12.
“The guide and her assistant were both great! They were super friendly and knowledgeable about the jail. I had the best time. I took the dowsing rods for the ghost hunting part and it was crazy. The spirit was actually responding and I am skeRead more”
Join Nicky for a two-hour, English-language walk through Adelaide’s darker history. You’ll visit real crime locations around the CBD, Rundle Mall, the river, and university area while exploring criminal behavior, forensic psychology, and South Australian cases. Adults only. Headphones are provided.
“Niki gave us a fascinating tour of crime in Adelaide and information on the criminal justice system in SA. This surprisingly fun and interactive tour was based on her first hand knowledge and passion for solving crime as a forensic psychologist and ex AFP officer. If you like true crime stories, you should definitely book this tour!”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
