Melbourne Ghost Tour
Melbourne Ghost Tour highlights
Go on a 1.5-hour walking tour around Melbourne's most haunted and mysterious landmarks with an expert guide by your side
Discover abandoned lanes and ancient landmarks like Flinders Street Station, Hosier Lane & Parliament House
Learn about the spine-chilling incidents that took place in ancient Melbourne from your expert guide
Know the story of the well-known opera singer, Federici, who died in front of a live audience
Get to know whether Jack the Ripper lurked the streets of Melbourne & committed crime scenes here
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Melbourne Ghost Tour cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Melbourne Ghost Tour overview
Meeting Location: Young and Jacksons, 1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Operational Days: Friday, Saturday
Activity Starting Time: 8:30 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (Approx.)
About Melbourne Ghost Tour:
Travel back to 19th-century Melbourne with a 1.5-hour walking tour of the city's haunted past. Explore the lesser-visited streets & ancient landmarks that carry the dark incidents taking place in those lanes. You will get to find out about some horrific incidents like the Gun Alley murder case and whether Jack the Ripper strolled the streets of Melbourne. Learn about the mysterious death of Federici, a well-known opera singer of the time, who died performing in front of his audience.
About the Activity:
- Reach the meeting point outside Young & Jackson Hotel Corner of Flinders Street & Swanston Street at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure a timely departure.
- Meet your professional guide, who will take you on a 1.5-hour walking tour across the city's most haunted landmarks.
- Walk down mysterious lanes and ancient iconic landmarks, including the Parliament House, Flinders Street Station & Hosier Lane.
- Visit the tragic crime scenes like the Gun Alley murder and learn about its horrific incident from your expert guide.
- Explore the streets where Jack the Ripper once lurked and committed the deadly crimes.
- You will also get to learn about the opera singer, Federici, who died while performing in front of his audience.
- Your night tour will end at the oldest Chinatown in the Western world, where you will learn about the spine-chilling stories & incidents that took place.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The meeting location is at a distance of 1.3 km from Melbourne City Centre. You can reach the destination within 10 minutes by car.
- By Tram: Reach the Swanston St and Flinders St tram stop, and it will take you 2 minutes to walk up to the meeting location.
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Which are all the places we will be exploring in the Melbourne Ghost Tour?
1. Ride The Melbourne Star: You will visit the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, while you opt for the Melbourne Ghost Tour situated in the Docklands area of the city, offering patrons a 30-minute view of Melbourne's sights and sounds. The view in the night is mesmerizing from above and you can also book your personal deck for the observation.
2. Explore The Laneways Of The City: Many of Melbourne's laneways are lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés where you can stay up until the wee hours of the morning enjoying the city's cultural delights and listen to the scariest stories about the city.
3. Scare yourself on a ghost tour at the Old Melbourne Gaol: Located on the outskirts of the city, the Melbourne Gaol was established in the mid-1800s and closed in 1929. Aside from dangerous criminals, it housed the mentally ill and the homeless at that time. Ghosts of the dead would linger there in sadness. This is before you take into account the 133 prisoners who were hanged there for their crimes.
How long does this Melbourne Ghost Tour take?
A Melbourne Ghost Tour is a 1.5 hour exciting tour that will introduce visitors to the scariest ghost stories from the city.
What are the other things to do in Melbourne at night?
1. Enjoy the Melbourne star: The city tour is incomplete if you didn’t enjoy this giant ferris wheel at night. The wheel is in the Docklands district and lets you observe the mesmerizing panoramic view of the city for a 30 minutes ride.
2. Enjoy the club and bar: The city is famous for its nightlife, prominent reason behind it is clubs and bars where you can enjoy live music and drinks. These bars and clubs are of different themes and have their own speciality.
3. Victoria Night Market For Food: The perfect place for foodies to enjoy all kinds of food from pizzas to burgers. It is one of the most popular hubs for food where you can enjoy chilled beer on summer nights and hot cider in the winters.
What are the stories we will get to know in this Melbourne Ghost Tour?
1. Ghosts of the Old City Williamstown Tour: In the dark alleys and lanes of what was then Victoria, Melbourne has a connection to the spirits of those who lost their lives in dubious activities. It is said that some of these stalkers from the past are still wandering around, usually in ethereal form, in the very places where they passed away; they were lawless and crime-filled days in the past.
2. Altona Homestead Ghost Tour: Sarah died in 1871, said that her soul still lives in the house made by her husband Alfred. The place can be visited at night for 1.5 hours and the supernatural presence can be felt at its strongest. It is one of the most haunted places in Melbourne which is built on the graveyard.
3. Larundel Mental Asylum: Founded in 1953 as a psychiatric hospital, Larundel Mental Asylum is renowned for treating Australia's most famous serial killer, Peter Dupas. 1999 marked the permanent closure of the facility. During that time, it became a popular haunt for ghost hunters, vandals, and antisocials. There has been evidence of crying, doors banging, a music box playing eerie melodies, and children laughing when brave people enter the premises.
What is the minimum age to participate in the Melbourne Ghost Tour?
The minimum age to participate in the Melbourne Ghost Tour is 16 years, and must be accompanied by an adult.
Are there any dress restrictions for the Melbourne Ghost Tour?
No, there are not any dress code restrictions for the Melbourne Ghost Tour, especially any kind of horror mask or makeup are not allowed.
How is the nightlife of Melbourne?
The nightlife of Melbourne is famous for its bars and nightclubs where the visitors can enjoy the hippy music and sip cocktails.
Which are the some of the best Melbourne Experiences that we can book at Thrillophilia?
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