The 15 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.True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Brisbane City Hall for a 90-minute walk through the city’s oldest areas. Hear true crime stories linked to historic streets and landmarks, visit crime-scene locations, and explore lesser-known alleyways. Guides such as Maddy, Claire, India, and Madeline bring the tales to life with clear storytelling and useful Brisbane history.

“Maddy was a wonderful tour guide. Very engaging and a wonderful story teller. She was clearly spoken and projected her voice so that it was easy to hear her even with the busy city evening bustling in the background. The content was super interesting. I'm glad we did the tour and recommend it to anyone considering doing it too.”

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7.Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 173 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Visitor Centre and follow a lantern-lit, two-kilometre route through Port Arthur’s ruins and infamous buildings. Over 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories linked to deaths, unexplained events, and reported encounters dating back to 1870. Guides such as Guy and David have brought strong energy and theatrical skill to past tours.

“Our first experience with Port Arthur was at night. Let’s just say the lead lantern bearer gets a more intense experience. All our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and enjoyable to be around.”

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8.Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour – The Original

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $39

Walk through Brisbane’s 140-year-old Toowong Cemetery at 7:30 pm with guides such as Andrew, Andy, or Tru. Over about two hours, hear stories of a statue that comes to life, a deceased governor, murderers, a buried boxer, and other local legends. Expect steep hills, a group of up to 26, and no guaranteed ghost sighting.

“Andrew and Tru were excellent guides! The right mix of serious and fun. Really interesting history. Cool experience.”

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9.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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10.Adelaides Dark Secrets True Crime Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $35

Walk central Adelaide with a forensic psychologist and uncover cases involving criminals, victims, a bomber, and a serial killer. The two to two-and-a-half-hour route visits the NCA bombing site, Central Market, General Post Office, the University of Adelaide, and King William Street. Groups are capped at 14, with regular stops for questions and rest.

“Always nice when your tour guide knows their information and it was on display today! Fabulous tour.”

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11.Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $32

Spend two hours inside Adelaide Gaol with a local guide, hearing stories of executed prisoners, Governor Ashton, Sister Mary MacKillop, and reported spirits. You will visit the old prison at night, use tools such as dowsing rods, and may join a short cell lockdown. The tour suits history fans who also want a taste of paranormal investigation.

“Being locked in a cell while ghost hunting! Was good fun and also got some history of the gaol. Be nice if it was a bit longer”

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12.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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13.True Crime Walking Tour of Fitzroy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk through southern Fitzroy with a live English-speaking guide, following old police files to former sly grog shops, brothels, crime scenes, and gangland sites. Guides including Michael and Andrew bring the characters to life, while a free booklet adds photos, maps, and case documents. The tour costs $35 and is wheelchair accessible.

“This is our second time we have undertaken a Melbourne Crime tour with Michael our tour guide. His knowledge through years of accurate research via Police records provided us with an exciting insight into the crime of years ago. His ability to address questions from the tour is greatly appreciated as well. Even with the rain which eventuated he was able to adapt the tour and provide rain protection for everyone. Well worth it and we look forward to our next visit to Melbourne and our next Crime tour. Thanks Michael”

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14.Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $27

Walk Brisbane’s CBD after dark from King George Square to South Bank, hearing tales of haunted hotels, the Printer’s Devil, Victoria Bridge, and the Tyrant of Moreton Bay. Guides such as Andrew, Sam, and Jack add character voices and theatrical storytelling. Expect history, atmosphere, and plenty of walking, but no guaranteed ghost sightings or building entry.

“Awesome experience and a good was to see the city. The story telling was also amazing and would do the other tours”

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15.True Crime Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Walk through Newcastle East with an English-speaking guide such as Mars, Julia, Nat, or Giulia, hearing true crime stories at the Convict Lumberyard, old gaol site, cathedral, hidden lanes, and scenic viewpoints. The $24, 90-minute tour suits history fans and true-crime followers, but steep climbs make it unsuitable for wheelchair users.

“Fantastic tour. Awesome funny guide. Maybe change your info and remove wheel chair friendly from the web.”

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