The 12 Australia Ghost Tours That Earn Their Price

1.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 482 reviews · from $39Our pick

Join The Rocks Ghost Tours at 7:45 pm for a small-group walk through Sydney’s oldest quarter. Guides such as Craig, Lola, Phil, and Dave bring tales of murder, hangings, suicide, and hauntings to life while you explore locked gates, narrow lanes, historic buildings, and lesser-seen corners of The Rocks.

“It was a very informative tour. The walking felt easy and was not strenuous. Minimal uphills and only a handful of staircases. Lola was a fantastic guide and was very respectful of the history and she was well informed as well. Made for an excellent host.”

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2.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

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!”

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3.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

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.”

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4.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55Top rated

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 :)”

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5.Ghosts, Murder, & Mystery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27Best value

Join Lantern Ghost Tours at 8.30pm for a 2-kilometre walk through Melbourne’s darker past. Your English-speaking ghost host may be Linda, Chloe, Charlotte, or another guide, sharing tales of opium dens, poorhouses, Jack the Ripper, and Frederick Federici’s fatal fall.

“our guide Chloe was awesome. very knowledgeable and charismatic and made the tour extremely fun. would definitely recommend to others.”

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6.Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $46

Join guides such as Bridgette, Tess, Lenny, or Daniel for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s darker past. Visit Queen Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gaol, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and three atmospheric bars. Drinks cost extra, and uneven streets make sensible shoes essential.

“The history told of Melbourne. Our guide Mercedes’ was great and made the trip very enjoyable. Visited Hidden bars you never knew where there. Also had a great group of people with us.”

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7.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

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.”

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8.Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

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.”

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9.Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $32

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”

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10.Melbourne Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · from $27

Walk Melbourne after dark with Lantern Ghost Tours and hear grim tales tied to the Old City, Williamstown, or Pentridge Prison. Guides such as Julie, Charlotte, Linda, and Timea use drama, photos, and local history to set the mood. Old Melbourne and Williamstown options can include dinner at a haunted historic pub.

“Loved the tour! Most of all loved that we got to see the pics of others who have gone on the tour! I also enjoyed the stories of the prisoner's who were once celled there. I would highly recommend doing it.”

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11.Dark Secrets and True Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

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!”

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12.Ghosts of Williamstown Guided Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Join guides such as Linda or Timea for a 90-minute evening walk through Williamstown’s old seaport. Expect eerie laneways, abandoned graves, Victoria’s oldest morgue, an opium den linked to Miss Fisher, and the historic Timeball Tower.

“Brilliant tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable regarding the history and stories of the town. Good fun and very spooky!”

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