The 7 Best Ghost & True Crime Walks in Australia

1.True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 554 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Our pick

Walk through The Rocks with an English-speaking guide and uncover Sydney crimes that rarely appear in official history. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit historic lanes and crime scenes, hear stories told with suspense and humour, and enjoy harbour views near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guides such as Sophie, Caitlin, Ryan, Chloe, and Emily are known for strong storytelling.

“Our guide Sophie did a great job bringing history alive. The stories were interesting and quite diverse.”

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2.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

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

Walk The Rocks at 7:45 pm with a costumed guide such as Craig, Lola, Lachlan, or Phil, hearing stories of murders, hangings, suicides, and hauntings. The easy two-hour route uses narrow lanes, stairs, and spots usually missed by daytime visitors. It suits curious adults and children aged 10 and up.

“We enjoyed Lachlan's presentation and tour. We learnt of The Rocks historical dark past exploring many sites.”

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3.Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $24Top rated

Walk through The Rocks with guides such as Emily, Ryan, Sophie, and Caitlin as they tell true tales of crime, punishment, and Sydney’s seedy past. The 90-minute route includes secret locations, Gallows Hill, harbour views, and actual crime scenes. Expect an easy pace, some steps, and a mix of grim stories and playful jokes.

“Amazing and informative tour! Features great views of the city and landmarks! Kaitlyn was an AMAZING tour guide! Very kind, knowledgeable and charming!”

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4.Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · from $24

Walk from King George Square toward Spring Hill while guides such as Maddie and India share Brisbane crime stories, tragic cases, and local history. You’ll visit historic streets, old buildings, alleyways, and secret locations. The 90-minute walk costs $24.39, suits adults and older teens, and ends about five minutes from the start.

“The Tour Guide was very friendly and funny , you get to see a lot of places you wouldn't normally go to or look at.”

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5.Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · from $24

Walk about 1.5 to 2 kilometres through Newcastle at 7:30 pm as your guide connects the Old Jail, Convict Lumberyard, Parnell Place, and other overlooked sites to murders, wartime attacks, hauntings, and fraud. Guides including Julia, Nat, Violet, Yasmin, and Lori have led the tour. Expect hills and stairs near the end.

“Very interesting and entertaining tour of Newcastle's east. Nat was a knowledgeable guide and I would recommend this to anyone.”

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6.Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour

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

Enter Adelaide Gaol with an English-speaking guide for a two-hour night tour covering Governor Ashton, Murderer’s Row, 45 hangings, and reported spirits linked to the prison. You will also use paranormal investigation tools in areas normally closed to the public. Expect indoor walking, some steps, and a strong focus on ghost hunting.

“got connections with some ghosts which was pretty cool...highly recommend”

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7.Dark Secrets and True Crime Walking Tour

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

Join Nikki, a forensic psychologist and former Australian Federal Police officer, for a two-hour Adelaide walking tour built around true crime, psychology, and police history. You’ll visit real locations, hear South Australian cases, walk through Rundle Mall and nearby city sights, and discuss the human behavior behind the crimes. The tour is in English and for adults only.

“This was an awesome tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and all the stories were really interesting”

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