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4.3(227 reviews)

Port Arthur Ghost Tour

FromA$35
1h 30m
Port Arthur, Australia

About this activity

Experience a spine-chilling 90-minute lantern-lit walking tour of Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia's most haunted location, and hear ghost stories dating back to 1870.

Highlights

  • Lantern-lit tour of historic site
  • Explore Australia's most haunted location
  • Hear ghost stories dating back to 1870
  • Exclusive after-hours access
  • Receive a Certificate of Bravery

Full description

Step into the eerie world of Port Arthur's past with a 90-minute lantern-lit walking tour of Australia's most haunted location. Led by a professional guide, you'll explore the historic site after hours, uncovering ghost stories dating back to 1870. As you wander through the former penal colony, listen for the whispers of the past and the footsteps of the unknown. At the end of your spine-chilling adventure, receive a 'Certificate of Bravery and Courage' to commemorate your daring exploration. This tour offers an exclusive, atmospheric experience that brings history and mystery together in a way you'll never forget.

Included / Excluded

  • 90-minute lantern-lit walking tour
  • Professional guide
  • Certificate of Bravery and Courage
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Additional tours onsite

Itinerary

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This guided 90 minute Ghost Tour covers approx 2km of the Historic Site with exclusive access after dark. Follow your expert Guide through buildings and ruins and hear vivid stories of unexplained events that have baffled and alarmed convicts, free settlers, soldiers and visitors.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Port Arthur Historic Site, Visitor Centre, Historic Site, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
  • Not wheelchair accessible; participants should be able to walk for 90 minutes.
  • Minimum age is 12; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a flashlight or headlamp for additional lighting.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for children aged 13 and under

Traveler reviews

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Good experience - more buildings / history would have made it much better. Appropriate language (suicide related) needed

Good but limited experience overall

Nikki JMay 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Why Bring a Screaming Baby on a Ghost Tour?

A screaming baby should not have been on the tour. It completely destroyed any ambiance/spookiness to the whole 1.5hr walk.

Peter_WMay 6, 2026VIATOR

For a different view of the site

We chose this tour to experience the site from a different perspective, and it didn’t disappoint. Our guide was a captivating storyteller, keeping everyone completely absorbed with chilling accounts of paranormal events dating back to the site’s early days. Definitely worth the visit.

Felicity KApr 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Interesting and informative

Our guide was amazing great stories, he had lots of knowledge we took many fantastic photos and enjoyed ourselves.would do it again.

Michelle LApr 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Worth doing!

Aaron was our tour guy - absolute legend and knowledgeable! Fun, historic tour and yummy tasters to finish!

Rhiannon_HApr 12, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Not recommended for children aged 13 and under
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